# COSI Hands-On Winter Discovery & Little Kidspace > Place to go for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: COSI (Center of Science and Industry), 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215 - Ages: All ages (Specialized Little Kidspace area designed for birth through age 5; older youth enjoy dinosaur and physics labs) - Price: $25 general admission (ages 13+); $20 youth (ages 2–12); Free for children under 2; Member discounts apply - Organizer: COSI (Center of Science and Industry) - Official page: https://cosi.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/cosi-hands-on-winter-discovery-and-little-kidspace--listing-3f52aada9cae098338ec415d ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Columbus - [Grange Insurance Audubon Center Winter Bird Feeders & Preschool Nature Hours](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/grange-insurance-audubon-center-winter-bird-feeders-and-preschool-natu--listing-30f08e6af946e35b5c7d1465) — Open on its own schedule · Grange Insurance Audubon Center · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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