The Center of Science and Industry, better known as COSI, is a science museum and research center in Columbus, Ohio.
Initially opened in 1964, COSI was moved to a larger facility in 1999, which features more than 300 interactive exhibits throughout themed exhibition areas.
COSI has developed immersive theatrical learning worlds with hands-on exhibits and displays for seven main exhibit areas:
- Ocean
- Energy Explorers
- Space
- Industrial Progress
- Gadgets
- Life
- Dinosaur Gallery
Highlights of COSI
- COSI outreach education program
- Camp-In overnight program for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts
- Submarine laboratory to explore the realities of ocean research
- A replica space station pod to tour
- Recreation of a small town from 1898, before the availability of electricity and modern technologies
- Hands-on experiments, such as pulleys, wind tunnels, magnets, engines, and counterweights
- Optical illusions experiments with physical illusions and anechoic chamber
COSI has established partnerships with local organizations that maintain specialist offices and exhibit spaces. Examples include:
- Ohio’s NPR member station and Public Broadcasting Service
- Ohio State University
- Columbus Historical Society
Center of Science and Industry, COSI
- Name: Center of Science and Industry, COSI
- City: Columbus, Ohio
- Established: 1964
- Type: Science Museum
- Location: 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
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Center of Science and Industry, COSI – 360 Views
Center of Science and Industry, COSI – 360 Views
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