Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Columbus.

1. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

9.1
1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH
Garden · 52 tips and reviews

Katie Shugert Internet marketing consultantKatie Shugert Internet marketing consultant: Great modern glass exhibit by Dale Chihuly, many of the pieces are intertwined with the plants for a spectacular exhibit of man-made and natural beauty. Read more.

Laura R.Laura Ramirez: Must check out the butterfly exhibit. It's beautiful.

Insider PerksInsider Perks: Once you are done admiring the indoor areas blended with amazing glass art from Dale Chihuly, head outside and have lunch at a table among the beautiful outdoor exhibits during the summer. Read more.

Center of Science and Industry (COSI) is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Columbus.

2. Center of Science and Industry (COSI)

8.8
333 W Broad St (Belle St), Columbus, OH
Science Museum · 65 tips and reviews

Tami F.Tami Finan: The Ocean exhibit is our favorite. If you have kids age 5 or under check out the play are on the third floor. Our daughter can spend hours there.

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: COSI presents MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition, based on Discovery Channel's series June 8-Sept. 2. Uncover the truth behind everything from blowing down a brick house to staying dry in the rain.

Julia G.Julia George: They always have a cool exhibit we checked out the brain thing today thank you osu was pretty awesome

Columbus Museum of Art is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Columbus.

3. Columbus Museum of Art

8.2
480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH
Art Museum · 57 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This museum opened in 1931 displaying European & American Art. In recent years the museum has shifted towards contemporary art & photography exhibits, and is home to artists such as Picasso and Monet.

J B.J Bird: The bakery sculpture in the food exhibit is delightfully delicious

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: The Radical Camera exhibition explores the fascinating blend of aesthetics & social activism at the heart of the Photo League, 1936-1951, known for capturing revealing moments from everyday life.

Wexner Center for the Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Columbus.

4. Wexner Center for the Arts

9.0
1871 N High St (at 15th Ave.), Columbus, OH
Art Gallery · 23 tips and reviews

Jim J.Jim Johnson: New Exhibit at Wexner. Hard Targets. Great video of Zidane. Nice

Jennifer N.Jennifer Nakhla: Really great exhibits and they rotate still giving you enough time to really enjoy something good. The Cafe also has amazing Tomato Basil soup! Look for "Gorundswell" by Maya Lin. Read more.

Time Warner Cable OhioTime Warner Cable Ohio: If you love the amazing art the Wexner Center offers then you’ll LOVE their exhibits, films and programs that explore the science and technology behind design, architecture, digital arts and more!

Ohio History Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Columbus.

5. Ohio History Center

8.1
800 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH
History Museum · Fairgrounds · 13 tips and reviews

Megan W.Megan Wood: Check out devo exhibit on the third floor

Jake W.Jake Wheeler: If you have AAA get an annual membership for $30. Good for two adults all year. Definitely worth checking out their exhibits.

Toby B.Toby Boyce: Just go! I loved the "pictures of war" exhibit very powerful. Though the interactive displays need a good dusting and updating.

Columbus Cultural Arts Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Columbus.

6. Columbus Cultural Arts Center

8.3
139 W Main St, Columbus, OH
Art Gallery · 6 tips and reviews

Howard J.Howard Jefferson: Visit us for the life painting and drawing exhibit. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Life-Painting-Drawing-Class-Exhibit/263553733687838

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: You can take classes here - they have ceramics as well.

Joyia S.Joyia Sibley: Art classes, crafts classes

King Arts Complex is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Columbus.

7. King Arts Complex

8.0
867 Mount Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH
Museum · 8 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: The King Arts Complex offers great educational exhibits, arts, jazz & more. The middle passage is a sobering exhibit on slavery and the struggle for freedom.

Marie G.Marie Gibbons: Try the mambo class!

ROBERTA D.ROBERTA DOUCETTE: Lonnir Liston Smith, fantastic concert! Even better because I'm with my sister, Sharon Bell Kingstro!

Lincoln Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Columbus.

8. Lincoln Theatre

8.2
769 E Long St (N Garfield Ave), Columbus, OH
Concert Hall · 12 tips and reviews

Roldie R.Roldie Reed: Come check out Monroe middle school art exhibit.

Jacob D.Jacob Davis: Great venue - excellent vibe, good acoustics, great shows. See unheralded masters of jazz & blues in an intimate setting.

Amy A.Amy Adams: Not a bad seat in the house!!

Glass Axis is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Columbus.

9. Glass Axis

8.0
610 W Town St (S Grubb St), Columbus, OH
Art Gallery · 6 tips and reviews

Kali J.Kali Johnston: Looking for something new and exciting to try? Look no farther than Glass Axis! A glass blowing workshop, gallery, exhibition event space all in one! Made beautiful drinking glasses with my mom here!

Ashly P.Ashly Priest: Non-profit glass art studio. They have a gallery with rotating exhibits by local/est. artists, a coffee shop, and classes and workshops open to the public. They have every kind of glass making class!

Alexandra C.Alexandra Chew: A great place to take glass classes no matter if it's your first time or not! Plus, watch professional artists demonstrate pieces and there's a great glass art gallery and in-house Brioso coffee shop!

Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Columbus.

10. Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Museum

7.0
13515 Yarmouth Dr, Pickerington, OH
Museum · 7 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: Unique rotating exhibits showcasing some of the most elegant and remarkable designs and technologies from motorcycling’s past and present.

Joyia S.Joyia Sibley: The exhibits and displays are pretty great.

Nicole K.Nicole Kabik: Great little museum. Definitely worth the detour. The staff are absolutely amazing and super helpful.

Vern Riffe Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Columbus.

11. Vern Riffe Center

7.3
77 S High St (at State St.), Columbus, OH
Theater · 7 tips and reviews

Glenn B.Glenn Barker: Nice art gallery with rotating exhibits. Caribou Coffee next door in Huntington Center has great grilled cheese sandwiches.

Adriana R.Adriana R: They have good plays for children. It’s nice to see such fun characters come alive. It’s the ultimate experience.

Dirk K.Dirk Kubala: State rep Tim Brown's office is here... Come up & say hello!

COSI Adventure Exhibit is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Columbus.

12. COSI Adventure Exhibit

7.7
333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH
Exhibit · 2 tips and reviews

Spencer W.Spencer Wood: The adventure exhibit is great for kids and adults. It is dark and a little spooky, so if your little one get freaked out, you might want to skip it. Well worth the $3 for COSI members.

Jayna B.Jayna Browning: If you're here on a quiet day, ask to see the throne room in Adventure. It's definitely a cool and unique experience!

Short North Gallery Hop is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Columbus.

13. Short North Gallery Hop

8.3
600-1300 N High St, Columbus, OH
Bar · 4 tips and reviews

Presley B.Presley Burley: Explore the art scene that makes The Short North on this monthly tour. Park at the Hilton Columbus Downtown for 3 hours, grab a drink & continue to other exhibits. 1st Saturday of each month 4-10pm.

Nick S.Nick S: best way to start the month, enjoy all the art, culture and drinks with your friends! make sure to check out Mac Worthington's studio, my fav!

Sarah B.Sarah Boatright: Not so much gallery hopping as store hopping. But luckily, the short north is home to some pretty good retail nowadays, and they seem to all be serving free beer & wine during the hop.

Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Columbus.

14. Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse

9.1
3055 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH
Movie Theater · 40 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Pipenger: Awesome damn place. Eric, Andy, John and Stacy are great. Every year Dudeathon. Great beer selection on tap. Exhibit A attached.

Meagan C.Meagan Cannon: Greatest place to catch a movie and drink excellent beer!

Syrinx S.Syrinx Starr: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, every first Saturday of the month. Presented by The Fishnet Mafia - http://www.thefishnetmafia.org

Sidebar is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Columbus.

15. Sidebar

8.0
122 E Main St (at S Lazelle St), Columbus, OH
Cocktail Bar · 32 tips and reviews

Sean H.Sean Hertzsch: Try the Grilled Chicken Breasts - So good! With grilled polenta to make you cry and roasted veggies to make you smile for days.

Wendy B.Wendy B: Amazing cocktails and delicious food! Bacon strips for bar snacks...genius!!!!

Kehinde M.Kehinde M.: The appetizers and drinks are outstanding!