COLUMBUS TREASURES
Columbus goes above and beyond to deliver an amazing experience for museum lovers.
THE BO BARTLETT CENTER
Home of The Scarborough Collection (14 paintings by Bartlett), the Bo Bartlett Center at Columbus State University is a museum which offers visitors an interactive and educational experience. Designed by the famous architect Tom Kundig, this center sits impressively on the banks of the Chattahoochee River where Barlett grew up. The Bo Barlet Center includes more than just a gallery; it also provides a dynamic creative laboratory that encompasses experimental arts and a community center.
Filled with diverse and innovative exhibitions, this museum emphasizes the idea that art can change lives. Leading the University and city in cultural arts, the Bo Barlett Center makes for a fulfilling and pleasant visit.
921 FRONT AVE, CORN CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, COLUMBUS, GA 31901
706.507.8432 | BOBARLETTCENTER.ORG
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THE NATIONAL INFANTRY MUSEUM & SOLDIER CENTER
The National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center (NIMSC) is one of the greatest military attractions in the nation. It offers museum galleries, a simulation center, a restaurant, a large screen theatre, Global War on Terrorism and Vietnam memorials, and a WWII company street. Formally partnered with the U.S. Army, the museum honors the values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage throughout all 190,000 square feet of galleries on display inside.
Voted the Best Free Museum in America by USA Today, The National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center is an impressive visit for children and adults of any age.
1775 LEGACY WAY COLUMBUS, GA 31903
706.685.5800 | NATIONALINFANTRYMUSEUM.ORG
NATIONAL CIVIL WAR NAVAL MUSEUM
Housing the largest surviving Confederate warship, the wreckage of the CSS Chattahoochee, a USS Hartford replica, and more, the National Civil War Naval Museum is a bucket-list worthy visit. If that isn’t enough, this museum displays the largest collection of Civil War Naval-related flags in the country, exhibiting various fort, ship, and signal flags. As the museum walks visitors through a timeline of the war, rare and valuable artifacts from the Civil War are also highlighted.
Depending on the day, the museum also hosts live history events, tours, cannon firings, weapon demonstrations, history projects and more. Telling the story of the Civil War navies, the National Civil War Naval Museum connects visitors with the past in an exciting and engaging way.
1002 VICTORY DRIVE, COLUMBUS, GA 31901
706.327.9798 | WWW.PORTCOLUMBUS.ORG
COLUMBUS MUSEUM
Founded in 1953, The Columbus Museum is one of the largest museums in the Southeast and is unique for its dual concentration on American art and regional history -- displayed in its permanent collection of more than 10,000 objects, temporary exhibitions, and educational programs. The Museum grounds include the historic Bradley-Olmsted Garden for the community to enjoy.
With families in mind, The Columbus Museum has an interactive gallery, Transformations, made just for kids to put their active brains and bodies to work as they create their own art and explore history. As partners of the Muscogee County School District, the Museum delivers engaging educational experiences not only for MCSD students but for all families in the Chattahoochee Valley.
1251 Wynnton Rd, Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2562 | www.columbusmuseum.com