Museums and Other Attractions in Columbus, GA
Columbus, GA is known as a city rich in history and American Art. As an old trading post, Columbus grew along the river for the commerce. Cotton was a prime commodity brought in by steamboats.
Today there is plenty to do in Columbus, GA. From local artists’ exhibits, to golf courses, from art galleries, to fine restaurants, there is plenty to do in Columbus.
Coca Cola Space Science Center
701 Front Avenue
www.ccssc.org
706-649-1470
Coca Cola Space Science Center is owned by the Columbus State University. It has the Challenger Learning Center, a planatarium, the Mead Observatory, and other exhibits.
Joseph House Art Gallery
828 Broadway
706-321-8948
Hours: Tuesday thru Friday 11 am – 5 pm
Saturday 1 -5 pm
Joseph House Art Gallery houses 65 local artists with over a thousand works of art. It also has a large selection of Historic Columbus landmark art.
Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum
1002 Victory Drive
www. portcolumbus.org
706-327-9798
Hours: Monday thru Sunday 9 am – 5 pm
Closed Christmas
Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum has one of the largest surviving scratch made ironclads. Other interesting items include the Ironclad Combat Simulator, and a full scale replica of the USS Hartford. This is a great stop for military history buffs.
Columbus Catfish Baseball
Columbus Catfish Golden Park
100 4th Street
706-571-8866
www.columbuscatfish.com
The Columbus Catfish baseball minor league team is the South Atlantic League Affiliate of major league baseball’s LA Dodgers. Catch a game and enjoy America’s favorite pasttime. Tickets are $7, $6, and $5 for adults, and $6, $5, and $4 for kids under 12 years of age and seniors over 62 years of age.
