Last updated: 2025-04-22
Columbus offers a treasure trove of indoor adventures perfect for escaping Ohio’s unpredictable weather. From science centers to art museums, these attractions provide engaging experiences that spark curiosity and entertainment for visitors of all ages.
Whether exploring interactive exhibits at COSI, wandering through botanical gardens, or discovering unique experiences at Otherworld, Central Ohio’s indoor destinations promise memorable moments without worrying about temperature or precipitation.
Discover Columbus’s coolest indoor attractions right here!
Featured Indoor Activities in Westerville
- COSI (Center of Science and Industry) (Columbus)
- Otherworld (Columbus)
- Easton Town Center (Columbus)
- Columbus Museum of Art (Columbus)
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (Columbus)
- Ohio History Center (Columbus)
- LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Columbus (Columbus)
Columbus Museum of Art (Columbus)
What to Expect
Interactive art galleries with participatory visitor experiences
Description
The Columbus Museum of Art showcases diverse visual art collections with interactive galleries featuring contemporary and classic works. Visitors explore engaging exhibits spanning American and European art, with dedicated spaces for digital and hands-on art experiences that encourage creative exploration and learning.
Where: Columbus | More Info: Columbus Museum of Art
COSI (Center of Science and Industry) (Columbus)
What to Expect
Award-winning science museum with comprehensive interactive exhibits
Description
COSI offers an immersive science museum experience with interactive exhibits spanning technology, space exploration, natural history, and hands-on learning. Visitors can explore diverse galleries including the Planetarium, Dinosaur Gallery, and live science demonstrations that engage guests of all ages through cutting-edge educational displays.
Where: Columbus | More Info: COSI (Center of Science and Industry)
Easton Town Center (Columbus)
What to Expect
Multi-purpose indoor entertainment and shopping complex
Description
Easton Town Center offers a comprehensive indoor entertainment destination featuring multiple shopping centers, dining options, and entertainment venues. The complex includes an indoor movie theater, diverse restaurants with interactive dining experiences, and numerous retail spaces that provide engaging indoor activities for visitors of all ages.
Where: Columbus | More Info: Easton Town Center
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (Columbus)
What to Expect
Dale Chihuly glass art collection integrated with botanical landscapes
Description
Indoor botanical gardens showcasing diverse plant collections across themed botanical rooms. Features stunning glass art installations by Dale Chihuly, seasonal botanical displays, and interactive learning spaces. Visitors explore lush tropical, desert, and Pacific Island plant environments with educational exhibits highlighting botanical diversity and conservation.
Where: Columbus | More Info: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Columbus (Columbus)
What to Expect
1.5 million LEGO brick Miniland display
Description
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center offers an immersive indoor playground with 12+ interactive LEGO-themed attractions. Visitors can explore Miniland built from 1.5 million LEGO bricks, ride virtual reality experiences, play on interactive rides like Kingdom Quest, and participate in building workshops led by Master Model Builders.
Where: Columbus | More Info: LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Columbus
Ohio History Center (Columbus)
What to Expect
Comprehensive state history museum with expansive archival collections
Description
Ohio History Center houses extensive exhibits exploring state history through immersive artifacts, interactive displays, and comprehensive collections. Visitors can explore Ohio's cultural heritage, learn about significant historical periods, and engage with detailed historical narratives spanning multiple centuries of state development.
Where: Columbus | More Info: Ohio History Center
Otherworld (Columbus)
What to Expect
Large-scale interactive art museum blending technology and imagination
Description
Otherworld is an immersive art museum spanning 32,000 square feet with 47 rooms of large-scale interactive art installations. Visitors explore mixed-reality environments created by 40+ artists, featuring 54 projectors and 190,000 LEDs that transform spaces into fantastical, technology-driven landscapes.
Where: Columbus | More Info: Otherworld
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