COSI Hands-On Winter Discovery & Little Kidspace

About this adventure

Consistently voted the top science museum in the country, COSI (Center of Science and Industry) is Columbus's ultimate indoor winter family refuge, boasting more than 300,000 square feet of hands-on interactive wonder. During January and February, families escape frosty temperatures to explore sprawling themed galleries spanning Ocean, Space, Energy, and the American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery featuring a full-scale cast of a T-Rex. Young children under first grade love 'little kidspace,' a dedicated 12,000-square-foot early childhood learning environment where toddlers splash in safe water tables, build giant foam structures, play vet clinic, and pilot pretend ambulances. Older kids engineer roller coasters, test physics on giant levers, and marvel at planetarium shows in the largest digital screen in Ohio. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Exceptionally stroller-friendly facility with wide corridors, heavy-duty elevators accessing all three museum levels, and stroller parking zones outside theater entrances. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated private nursing suites with glider chairs and electrical outlets on Level 1 and within little kidspace; family restrooms on every floor. • Age Suitability: Perfect for infants through teenagers; designated zones cater separately to preschoolers and older investigative youth. • Sensory Tips: Bright, lively hands-on environment with interactive sound effects; sensory kits with noise-canceling headphones are available at guest services.