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Parking

Convenient and close parking so you can get where you need to go.

Transit

From COTA to CoGo, take advantage of options to get to, from and around Downtown.
Events

RIVERFRONT EVENTS

Splash in the Scioto Mile Fountain, enjoy Free Kayak Day, try a new dance and fitness class, and more.

UNDERCURRENT EVENTS

Free street-festival style fun in the heart of Downtown, for the community, by the community.
Blog

BRUNCH IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS

Get your morning off to a sizzling start. Here’s your complete guide to brunch in Downtown Columbus.

HAPPY HOUR

Discover a new bar, crafted cocktail or bite every week in Downtown Columbus with this full list of 40+ happy hours.

Arts & Culture

Rooted in the artistry and talent of the community.

see and explore

Downtown's Art Scene

Guide to Museums and Galleries

From the epic Columbus Museum of Art to the Beeler Gallery at CCAD, explore the works of world-renowned and up-and-coming artists alike.

Find your next adventure

Seeing a Show Downtown

See the Columbus Symphony, Columbus Opera, BalletMet, and so many other incredible acts at our numerous theatres around town.

Discover more

Public Art Downtown

Public art from local and national artists alike illuminates our everyday streetscape to make for a more vibrant Downtown experience.

Explore our art

Using the Culture Pass

Columbus Metropolitan Library's Culture Pass gives residents the option to explore lots of cultural activities for free, connecting the community to the arts.

Find out here

Explore Downtown's Arts & Cultural Experiences

Arts & Culture

Ohio Theatre

River South

Arts & Culture

MadLab

Warehouse District

Arts & Culture

No Place Gallery

Gay Street District

Arts & Culture

Southern Theatre

Fourth & Main

Arts & Culture

Riffe Gallery

River South

Arts & Culture

Jo Ann Davidson Theatre, Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts

River South

Arts & Culture

Kelton House Museum & Garden

Discovery District

Arts & Culture

Artisans &

River South

Arts & Culture

BalletMet Columbus

Discovery District

Arts & Culture

Ohio Statehouse Museum

River South

Arts & Culture

Thurber House

Discovery District

Arts & Culture

Central Ohio Fire Museum

Warehouse District

Upcoming Events Related to Arts & Culture

May 11

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Imagine Productions presents Cry-Baby The Musical

$20

May 13

May 13 @ 11:00 am - Jun 7 @ 6:00 pm

Vessels in Red

Free

May 15

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Artist Commune: Journal Launch Party

Free

May 16

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Reception: Vessels in Red & OhioDance

Free

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Downtown Columbus Inc. is a private, non-profit development corporation with a mission to lead city-changing projects in the heart of Ohio’s capital city. Downtown Columbus Inc. was created in 2002 to implement the Downtown Strategic Plan.