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Museums in Columbus, OH you can visit free or discounted with a membership

Always call ahead. Rules change and each museum sets its own.

13 places in Columbus, OH are on at least one program list. Program lists checked Oct 13, 2026; sources are at the bottom of this page. The benefit shown is what each program's list says; your card must show the program's logo.

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• Central Ohio Fire Museum

  260 N. 4th St.WebsiteCall ahead: (614) 464-4004
  • EBT card $5 or less entry

• Columbus Historical Society

  • ROAM Free entry

• Columbus Museum of Art

  480 East Broad StreetWebsiteCall ahead: 614-221-6801
  • NARM Free entry Not valid for members of institutions within 15 miles.
  • EBT card $5 or less entry
  • Bank of America card Free on the 1st full weekend Saturdays only.

• COSI

  333 W Broad StWebsiteCall ahead: (614) 228-2674
  • ASTC Free entry If you buy a membership here, these levels include ASTC: Group: Family Access Membership, Single Adult Family Membership, Family Membership, Ultimate Family Membership Proof of residence required. Not valid within 90 miles of your home museum or home.
  • ACM 50% off entry
  • EBT card $5 or less entry

• Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

  1777 East Broad StreetWebsiteCall ahead: (614) 715-8000
  • AHS Free or discounted entry Local Visitor Exception: may not honor AHS members who live within 90 miles.
  • EBT card $5 or less entry

• German Village Society

  588 S. Third StreetCall ahead: 614-221-8888
  • NARM Free entry

• Kelton House Museum and Garden

  586 E. Town StreetWebsiteCall ahead: (614) 464-2022
  • ROAM Free entry May be restricted for concerts, lectures, special exhibitions and ticketed events.
  • EBT card $5 or less entry

• National Veterans Memorial and Museum

  300 West Broad StreetWebsiteCall ahead: 614-362-2800
  • NARM Free entry May be restricted for concerts, lectures, special exhibitions and ticketed events.
  • EBT card $5 or less entry

• Ohio Designer Craftsmen | Ohio Craft Museum

  1665 W. Fifth Ave.Call ahead: 614-486-4402
  • NARM Free entry Not valid for members of institutions within 15 miles.

• Ohio History Center & Ohio Village

  800 East 17th AvenueWebsiteCall ahead: 614-297-2332
  • NARM Free entry Not valid for members of institutions within 15 miles; may be restricted for concerts, lectures, special exhibitions and ticketed events.
  • Time Travelers Discounted entry Discounted Admission No uniform benefit: each site sets its own (free admission, discounted admission, gift shop discount, etc.). The network paused list updates; the current list is dated January 2026, so confirm with the site before you go.
  • EBT card $5 or less entry

• Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens

  2001 Fyffe Court, Howlett Hall Room 152WebsiteCall ahead: (614) 688-3479
  • AHS Free or discounted entry Free or Discounted Educational Programs; Free or Discounted Entry to Select Special Events

• Orton Geological Museum

  155 S Oval MallWebsiteCall ahead: (614) 292-6896
  • EBT card $5 or less entry

• Wexner Center for the Arts

  1871 North High StreetWebsiteCall ahead: 614-292-3535
  • NARM Free entry
  • ROAM Free entry May be restricted for concerts, lectures, special exhibitions and ticketed events.
  • MARP Free entry
  • Mod/Co Free entry For members whose annual dues are $150 or more (Mod/Co logo on the card).
  • CUAM Free entry Part of Ohio State University.
  • EBT card $5 or less entry

Sources

• NARM: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• ROAM: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• ASTC: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• ACM: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• AHS: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• Time Travelers: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• MARP: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• Mod/Co: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• CUAM: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• EBT card: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• Bank of America card: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026

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