COSI Columbus | Explore Gadgets - Cafe
Gadgets Cafe

Gadgets Café:  Choose from Two Menus

Menu 1:  Take Apart

Discover the inner workings of everyday things by taking them apart! Ever wonder how a speaker works, or how a CD drive opens and closes? Check it out from the inside!


Menu 2:  Science Menu

Science Menu is food for your brain- order up some of the cool experiments our science chefs have prepared for you! It's hands-on, self-guided fun with concepts including acids and bases, circuits, brain teasers, and even seltzer explosions!


Café Details


  • There is seating for 66 guests, including adult chaperones (1 adult needed per 5 youth)
  • Reservations are made daily on a first come, first serve basis at the entrance desk in Gadgets on Level Two
  • School groups MUST make reservations in advance. Make your reservation through the Call Center at least 3 weeks in advance:  614.228.2674. Seating is limited, so make your reservations early.


Donations - View Gadgets Donation FAQ (33K PDF)
COSI accepts donations of old technology such as telephones and computers. There are some items COSI cannot accept - see FAQ. Donations can be made from members of the general public. COSI cannot accept donations from businesses.

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