Member Categories, Pricing and Benefits
*The Columbus Arts & Culture Fee helps make the arts available to all by funding exemplary artists, arts organizations and programs that educate and engage audiences throughout Greater Columbus.
Basic Level Benefits:
- Year-long admission to COSI
- Free unlimited admission to American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery at COSI.
- Free unlimited admission to select exhibitions in the American Museum of Natural History Special Exhibition Gallery.
- Free or discounted reciprocal admission to 360+ science centers. View Details
- Invitations to Member Previews and Events.
- Discounts on Planetarium shows, National Geographic Giant Screen movies, and the Motion Simulator.
- Discounts on parking and traveling exhibits.
- 10% Discount on Science2GO! and Atomic Café purchases.
- Service fee waived for online and phone purchases.
Premium Level Benefits:
- ALL Basic Level Benefits Plus:
- Free unlimited admission to regularly-scheduled daytime Planetarium shows.
- One free add-on guest per visit.
- 50% off admission to nearly 200 children’s museums. View Details
- Exclusive access to little kidspace 9am on select weekdays.
Ultimate Level Benefits:
- ALL Premium Level Benefits Plus:
- Free, unlimited National Geographic Giant Screen movies. * some restrictions apply
- Free, unlimited admission to the Motion Simulator.
Special Membership offer details:
Purchase a regularly-priced, one-year COSI Membership now through May 31, 2020 and receive an additional year for free. New memberships will begin when COSI reopens (date to be determined). Not valid on Gift or Donor Society Memberships. Cannot be applied to previously purchased memberships or combined with any other discount offers. This special offer is valid through May 31, 2020.
Common questions about this promotion:
Q. I have a current COSI Membership. How do I take advantage of this free extra year offer, even if my membership is not up for renewal at this time?
A. The free extra year membership offer is available for all current COSI Members. Renew your COSI membership between now and May 31, 2020 and we’ll add two years onto your current membership. In addition, current COSI Memberships will be extended for the duration that COSI is temporarily closed. More details will be communicated as we determine when COSI will reopen.
Q. Will COSI be offering an extension on current memberships or memberships that expired during closure, even if I don’t renew at this time?
A. We truly appreciate your support as a COSI Member, especially during this unprecedented time. Please know that COSI will be extending all memberships for the duration that COSI is temporarily closed. Rest assured, you will not lose any time on your current membership. More details will be communicated as we determine when COSI will reopen.
Q. Are Family Access Memberships eligible for the free extra year membership offer?
A. Yes, Family Access Memberships are eligible and may be purchased online at this time. To join at this discounted rate, families must provide proof of participation in WIC, Ohio Directions, or Ohio Medicaid. Please submit documentation by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. after purchase.
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Ultimate Family Memberships include two named adults and dependent children or grandchildren 18 and under.
Premium Family Memberships include two named adults and dependent children or grandchildren 18 and under.
Basic Family Memberships include two named adults and dependent children or grandchildren 18 and under.
Grandparent Memberships include two named adults and grandchildren 18 and under.
Single Adult Memberships include one named adult and dependent children or grandchildren 18 and under.
Please note that Family Access Memberships are available to families who participate in Ohio Directions, WIC, or Ohio Medicaid. Proof of participation is required. Please submit by email a copy of eligibility documentation to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. after purchase.
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Family Access Memberships include two named adults and dependent children or grandchildren 18 and under.
Available with photo ID and proof of participation in WIC, Ohio Directions or Ohio Medicaid.
Please note that Teacher Memberships are open to certified public/private PreK-12th grade school teachers, teachers at licensed/registered child care and preschool facilities, college/university faculty, and home educators only.
You will be asked to submit verification of your eligibility each year prior to receiving cards. Acceptable forms of verification include: Faculty ID, OEA card, Teaching license/certificate, or letter from your school district indicating intent to home school. When purchasing online, one of the above forms needs to be emailed or faxed (614.629.3150) to COSI.
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Teacher Memberships include two named adults and dependent children or grandchildren 18 and under.
Open to certified public/private PreK-12th grade school teachers, teachers at licensed/registered child care and preschool facilities, college/university faculty, and home educators.
Please note that you will be asked to submit verification of your eligibility each year prior to receiving cards. Acceptable forms of verification include: Faculty ID, OEA card, Teaching license/certificate, or letter from your school district indicating intent to home school. When purchasing online, one of the above forms needs to be emailed or faxed (614.629.3150) to COSI.
Individual + Guest Memberships include one named individual (13+) and one guest with every visit.
Add-On Guest
Bring a different guest (friend, family member, babysitter) every time you visit.
COSI Gift Memberships
COSI memberships make a great gift and are available year-round.
To purchase a gift membership, simply select the membership level below and check the "This is a gift membership" box during checkout. You may select additional preferences for your gift at that time.
