Tour Groups
Information and Resources for Visiting with 15 People or More
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COSI is Columbus, Ohio's dynamic Center of Science and Industry, and was recently named America's #1 science center by Parents Magazine.
COSI brings science to life through more than 300 interactive experiences, world-class exhibitions, the 7-story Extreme Screen Theater, an outdoor science park, a special area for young explorers from birth through kindergarten, and the country's only high-wire unicycle.
COSI is also home to partner organizations including WOSU Public Media and Labs in Life featuring researchers from Ohio State University. COSI features something new to discover every day, including live shows, special events, programs, camps, and workshops.
Created in 1964, COSI has served over 25 million people through our 320,000-square-foot science center and our nationally-recognized outreach programs. Let COSI open the door to real science and real possibilities for you and your group.
Group Amenities
- Downtown location, easy to reach by city's major thoroughfares
- Discounts for groups of 15 or more
- Restaurant facilities
- Pre-ordered box lunches available on request
- Gift shop
- Special experiential tours available
- Complimentary bus or motor coach parking
- Complimentary admission for group driver
- Complimentary admission for group escort
Group Rates (15 or More)
- Adults (13+): $10.50
- Youth (2-12): $8.00
- Extreme Screen Movie Add-On: $3.50
- Extreme Screen Movie Only: $6.00
- Reservation is REQUIRED for group rate - minimum number is 15
Student Group Features
COSI offers a variety of activities to enhance your students' visit and complement lesson plans. Participate in a show or demonstration that reinforces current curriculum, or a scavenger hunt that guides students along a particular theme.
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Highlights:
- Ohio's Largest Screen: Extreme Screen Theater
- Camp-In
- Live surgeries! Check out our In Depth: Autopsy program or our live Surgical Suite: Total Knee Replacement
- Grade Level Days
- Interactive Workshops
- One-of-a-kind Immersive Adventure Quest
Journey to an ancient civilization in Adventure, a hands-on exhibition area open exclusively to groups. Challenge your inner explorer and have fun learning about science on a hunt where you will discover the Treasure of Knowledge. Uncover clues, crack a four-part code to "awaken" mystical stone statues, and then go on an archaeological dig to excavate puzzle pieces in the "well of questions." Approximate length: 2 hours.
Availability: Standard operating hours. Adventure Base Camp holds 30. Other group members can explore COSI or search for answers on a scavenger hunt. Minimum 15 people required.
Adult Group Features
COSI offers experiential tours and special activities for adult groups with a minimum of 15 participants.
Highlights:
- Ohio's Largest Screen: Extreme Screen Theater
- WOSU Public Media: The country's only fully operational TV station in a science center
- Live surgeries! Check out our In Depth: Autopsy program or our live Surgical Suite: Total Knee Replacement
- Labs in Life: live research activities in fitness, nutrition, and health by Ohio State University researchers
- Pit Crew Challenge: Run a real pit crew and learn the science behind going fast with a real Indy race car from Rahal Letterman Racing
- Science of Chance—Odd Science Experiential Tour: Is there a pattern to throwing dice? Explore the science behind games of chance. Lady Luck may rely more on science than you ever dreamed. COSI's master educators will take you through a "show of chance," then you can try your hand at beating the odds.
- Groups Going Green Experiential Tour: includes COSI's prairie, rain garden, and brand new Lilly Pad featuring an Ohio watershed experience
- One-of-a-kind Immersive Adventure Quest
Journey to an ancient civilization in Adventure, a hands-on exhibition area open exclusively to groups. Challenge your inner explorer and have fun learning about science on a hunt where you will discover the Treasure of Knowledge. Uncover clues, crack a four-part code to "awaken" mystical stone statues, and then go on an archaeological dig to excavate puzzle pieces in the "well of questions." Approximate length: 2 hours.
Availability: Standard operating hours. Adventure Base Camp holds 30. Other group members can explore COSI or search for answers on a scavenger hunt. Minimum 15 people required.
Group Meeting Facilities
From elegant to amusing to downright outrageous, COSI is central Ohio’s most unique and versatile event location for groups of any size. Get more information about hosting your group event at COSI.
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Susan Peters, Director of Group Sales
614.228.2674 x2542
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