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The Columbus Museum brings American history and art to life for the communities of the Chattahoochee Valley, and also happens to be one of the largest museums in the Southeast! It's prized permanent collection allows you to really step back through history as you explore the artifacts and exhibits, such as the Colonial Art and New Nation exhibit.
Kids, did you know that in the early 18th century, most American colonists lacked the wealth and the leisure time to cultivate the fine arts, and nowhere to receive formal training. The skilled artists were mainly immigrants who brought European art styles, and so a demand for portrait painting was born!
You can imagine what life was like in the 19th century through the Classical Furniture exhibit, when American furniture was a more simple version for France's Empire Style (popular during Napoleon's reign!)
Kids can look at the curves and carvings on these dark wood pieces - who do you think the people who once used them would have been?
You can learn about the brave pioneers and how they rapidly expanded the nation's frontier borders, and how artists started to associate the unspoiled wilderness with the promise to settlers, leading to artwork of the time depicting moments from everyday life (and you can see some of that artwork too!), and the different styles of art, such as American Impressionism.
A fascinating look through the history books through some pretty amazing pieces of art at the Columbus Museum, so kids, are you ready to explore?
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Last Update 2023
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Do they have baby facilities?
They have lockers to store hard back baby carriers in, which you will need to do before you enter the exhibits. Soft baby carriers may be carried on the front, but not on the back
Strollers are welcome in the Museum, although their use may be restricted during busy times. A limited number of strollers are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis at the Security Desk.
Any top tips when visiting?
They offer history and art classes! They also have fun events so check the diary on the website for details
Does The Columbus Museum have a gift shop?
Find unique art and history-themed gifts including books, jewelry, home goods, garden items, and kids games. All proceeds go to support the Columbus Museum’s mission-based programming!
Teachers corner
Gallery Tales is a gallery intensive program which will allow for time in the permanent collection as well as hand-on art-making in the studio and an interactive learning exchange in the galleria. This three-prong program will cover several core curriculum disciplines like social studies, language arts and science.
They are a great school tour option for kids as they are tailored to age groups too!
Do they have baby facilities?
They have lockers to store hard back baby carriers in, which you will need to do before you enter the exhibits. Soft baby carriers may be carried on the front, but not on the back
Strollers are welcome in the Museum, although their use may be restricted during busy times. A limited number of strollers are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis at the Security Desk.
Is The Columbus Museum fully accessible?
The Columbus Museum prides itself on being accessible to all visitors. To that end, they strive to provide for all visitor’s needs. ADA-approved service animals are welcome at the Museum.
Any additonal information?
They offer free public wifi during the operating hours
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