Columbus Museum, Columbus

Name: Columbus Museum
Address: 1251 Wynnton Rd, Columbus, 31906-2899, United States
Telephone: +1 706-748-2562

#7 among attractions in Columbus

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The Columbus Museum in Columbus, Georgia was founded in 1953. It contains many artifacts on both American art and regional history, displayed in both its permanent collection as well as temporary exhibitions. It is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Former curator and director, Joseph B. Mahan, Jr. was instrumental in the creation of the Institute for the Study of American Cultures in 1983. ()

Established: 1953 (71 years ago)Coordinates: 32°28'2"N, 84°58'27"W

Address

1251 Wynnton RdMidtown (Wynn's Hill Overlook Historic District)Columbus 31906-2899 United States

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+1 706-748-2562

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Day trips

Columbus Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Columbus Civic Center, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, First Presbyterian Church, Springer Opera House.

1.4 miSW
Music venue, Ice rink, Road
Columbus Civic Center, Columbus
36 min walk • Columbus Civic Center is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Columbus, Georgia, built in 1996.
1.1 miW
Music and shows, Theater, Nightlife
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus
28 min walk • The RiverCenter for the Performing Arts is a modern performance space in Downtown Columbus, Georgia, United States.
1 miW
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Columbus
26 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 1100 1st Avenue in Columbus, Georgia. The church is affiliated with the PCUSA. Its building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
1 miW
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Opera
Springer Opera House, Columbus
26 min walk • The Springer Opera House is a historic theater at 103 Tenth Street in Downtown Columbus, Georgia. First opened February 21, 1871, the theater was named the State Theatre of Georgia by Governor Jimmy Carter for its 100th anniversary season, a designation made permanent by the 1992 state legislature.
1 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus
26 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Church is an Episcopal church located in Columbus, Georgia.
1.2 miW
Church
Broad Street Methodist Episcopal Church South, Columbus
30 min walk • Broad Street Methodist Episcopal Church South in Columbus, Georgia is a historic church built in 1873. It is one of the oldest buildings on Broadway and is as the only Greek Revival church building surviving in Columbus.
0.8 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of the Holy Family, Columbus
21 min walk • The Church of the Holy Family is a Catholic Church located in Downtown Columbus, Georgia that was built in 1880. The Catholic church in Columbus had outgrown its original church built in 1829.
0.9 miNW
Cemetery
Old City Cemetery, Columbus
23 min walk • The Old City Cemetery, also known as Linwood Cemetery, is a 28.7-acre cemetery on what is now Linwood Boulevard, in Columbus, Georgia. It dates from 1828, when the town of Columbus was founded, or before. It appears in surveyor Edward Lloyd Thomas's original plan for the city.
0.8 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First African Baptist Church, Columbus
21 min walk • First African Baptist Church is a historic church at 901 5th Avenue in Columbus, Georgia. It was built in 1915 and added to the National Register in 1980. The First Baptist Church of Columbus was key in the construction. It is featured on the Black Heritage Trail.
1.2 miSW
Museum, History museum
Pemberton House, Columbus
32 min walk • The Pemberton House is an historic house in Columbus, Georgia.
0.9 miW
Church
Church Square, Columbus
24 min walk • Church Square is a city block in downtown Columbus, Georgia home to two churches: First Baptist Church of Columbus and St. Luke United Methodist Church.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Columbus Museum open?

Columbus Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday closed
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Columbus Museum?

Nearby attractions include First African Baptist Church Parsonage, Columbus (20 min walk), First African Baptist Church, Columbus (21 min walk), Church of the Holy Family, Columbus (21 min walk), Harrison-Gibson House, Columbus (22 min walk).