Hidden gems: Museums in Columbus

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Columbus. This list contains 16 places from Museum category.

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House of Flags Museum
Museum
👍👍 Great museum with lots of history covered through flags and their descriptions. It's free, but make a donation to keep it going. Really enjoyable. Only thing missing was Sheldon & Amy! :-)
4.90 (27 reviews)
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Columbus Museum Inc
Museum
👍👍 We were in town visiting family for a few days and stopped by the museum one afternoon, mostly out of curiosity. What a find! We got lost in the history of Columbus for two hours. Excellent docents provided lots of background about materials on display, and we came away with a real sense of histo...
4.90 (9 reviews)
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Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum
Museum
Aviation history museum at a former Air Force base featuring models, memorabilia & other exhibits.
4.80 (128 reviews)
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Thurber House
Non-profit organization
Interactive museum in the home of writer James Thurber, with a literary center, tours & bookstore.
4.80 (93 reviews)
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Cultural Arts Center
Art center
👍👍 This place is pretty incredible- right in the center of downtown there is a community arts space that offers affordable classes to Columbus residents- ceramics, enamel work, painting, sculpture, weaving and the like. There is a gallery on the entrance floor and a shop of handmade goods that students...
4.80 (52 reviews)
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Viral Columbus Selfie Museum
Photography studio
👍 Went on a Thursday for the 15$ per person deal. It was perfect, me and my family had a blast. The pictures came out super cute. I would recommend to try this spot. You won’t regret it !
4.80 (36 reviews)
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Smith-McCullers House (Carson McCullers Center)
Museum
👍👍 What a joy to visit Carson McCullers's house. We emailed the contact from their website to schedule an appointment. He dedicated over an hour to storytelling and sharing about the space! My partner is a huge McCullers fan – so the history of the space and the quality of the tour was well worth it.
4.80 (12 reviews)
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Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum
Museum
👍👍 Awesome old classic cars, almost all original parts. No wait time, but you do need to make an appointment.The owner was super kind and helpful on the facts of all the vehicles. Highly recommend going! 5/5
4.70 (130 reviews)
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The Museum of Catholic Art and History
Art museum
Founded in 1998, this museum showcases Catholic art & artifacts, including altar vestments & relics.
4.70 (129 reviews)
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Columbus Historical Society
Museum
👍👍 Awesome lil stop in the tiny town of Columbus NM! Lots to look at & the local curator James K was fantastic to chat with. Nice selection of souvenirs. So glad we stopped to stretch our legs on our long trip. This was an unexpected little gem. No regrets. Will keep this stop in mind on our next...
4.70 (71 reviews)
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Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
Museum
Exhibits trace the history of cartoon art, from comic strips to graphic novels, on the OSU campus.
4.70 (61 reviews)
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Bartholomew County Historical Society
Museum
Historic building housing a collection of local history artifacts as well as a genealogical library.
4.70 (26 reviews)
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Griggs Reservoir Shelterhouse
Museum
4.70 (7 reviews)
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William H Thomas Gallery
Art gallery
👍👍 An intimate place to become aware of cultural completeness. The gallery is well-lit safe and the people there are warm and inviting.
4.60 (28 reviews)
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Jack Nicklaus Museum
Museum
👍👍 Looks small from the outside, but it’s packed with memorabilia, photos, tribute movies, fact sheets, so much! That Nicklaus fella was a pretty good golfer. You will read his stories, see his gear, and take in his life from beginning to nearly present day. It’s fascinating how much he and his family...
4.50 (51 reviews)
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