A cute little museum in downtown Columbus. It's on the water, and a great space to see real and…read morereplica space shuttle pieces. The staff was welcoming and very knowledgeable when we asked questions. I do wish it was a little bigger but you can't beat it for the price. We really enjoyed the space shuttle experience!

The Science Center hosts community nights wherein they give a presentation in the planetarium with…read morethe constellations and the night sky. They then bring out the telescopes so attendees can see which astronomical features that are visible. It's a lovely facility, and a lovely service to the community.

Very nice collection of paintings from well known artists and interesting touring exhibitions…read moredisplayed in a spacious, attractive museum. And they only ask for a voluntary donation for admission. It was surprisingly fine for a city this size, illustrating the support offered by the local community.

Free to get in, donations accepted. Photos, paintings and all kinds of other art. Three floors…read moreloaded so you find what interests you or see it all. Would say it's about 2-3 hour visit to see everything if you take your time. Very nice and clean building. Some things will make you stop and think, others you can just enjoy. Highly recommended.

A very nice little part of history. Lots of Naval stuff from the civil war era. They have a ship…read morethat was pulled from the river that they are restoring. Amazing to see the size of this war ship from back then. Various other items steam engine parts, flags, swords, uniforms, tools, and so much more. Highly recommended that you stop by see a part of history.

THE NATIONAL CIVIL WAR NAVAL MUSEUM IS INTERESTING…read more================================================ My husband and I had some time while waiting for our son to get off work at Fort Benning, so we decided to visit this museum. This museum houses the CSS Jackson which is the largest surviving Confederate Warship. It also has the wreckage of the CSS Chattahoochee along with a replica of the USS Hartford. They also have a full scale replica of the USS Monitor's turret. These were ironclads that were steam-propelled warships protected by iron or steel armor plates. During the Civil War the Union commissioned 42 ironclads before May 1, 1985. The Confederates completed 24 ironclads. After the Civil War there was no need for ironclad vessels any longer.

Okay, this is deeply weird, but a must-see roadside attraction. The museum, which consists of art…read moreand artifacts in cargo containers with windows, is free to drive or walk through. Exhibits include the world's largest gallstone, an old airplane frame, and lots and lots of bones. Yeah, it gives off horror movie vibes. Check it out.

After hiking Providence Canyon, I wasn't sure what to do with the rest of my day until this place…read morewas recommended at my campsites visitor center. I was staying at Florence marina state park and it was only about a 30 minute drive. It was SO worth it. The exhibits were extremely interesting and wacky. This is definitely worth it if you are in the area and want a fun side adventure.

Very interesting museum, or a set of museums all linked together. The old lunch boxes were like…read moregoing back to the past. Some from 1940 and going up from there. Some old cars and a newer car. Old ford, Fury, but a 2008 Tesla Roadster that set the first EV record over 300 miles on single charge. Old bottles, ice trays you name it and it's there. Got to talk with the owner and see his office and hear the history of building and more. So many cool things there and some are for sale. Stop by and see all memories from your past.

We had planned to visit the Lunchbox Museum on a prior trip to Columbus, but had run out of time…read more We were back in town for a day, and this seemed like and ideal time to stop by. The museum is located within 2.5 miles of downtown. The short series of intersections from Veterans Parkway is a bit confusing - you angle back over 90 degrees to the right, but then have to make an almost immediate sharp left onto yet another road. In the end, you turn into a sort of alley just before a storefront displaying a "Royal Crown Cola" sign. Parking was a bit tight, but you can circle the building to get out. Once you enter the facility, there is a modest antique / flea market on the main level. You can browse here for free. However, if you wish to proceed you'll need to pay $10 apiece. We were greeted by the owner and his adult granddaughter. He explained what was (literally) behind the curtain - multiple museums of lunchboxes, RC Cola, Tom's Peanuts, and antique radios. There is also a display of cars (mostly antiques) after you exit. The owner was quite friendly and well-versed on the subjects. I gathered that he had been running the place for quite some time. The 'museums' are obviously not The Louvre. If you like lunchboxes or had one or more as a child, you'll likely find multiple items of interest here. I was able to find one that (I think) I used in my preschool years. There is a staggeringly large display (~ 5000) of lunchboxes. There were a number of them that surprised me - obscure shows that somehow merited their own box... In some cases, they seemed to be an open invitation to bullying, but whatever. I was previously aware of RC Cola, but I did not know that it related to Nehi, or that there was an earlier company. I vaguely recall that "Tom's" was a brand of snacks/peanuts, but not much else. The antique radio gear was neat, though I do not recall the majority of the people in their Georgia Radio Hall of Fame (there is also one of these in LaGrange, I believe...). The car exhibit was somewhat small (2 rooms) but interesting. They featured a Plymouth Fury and a Ford Thunderbird pulling an 60s (compact) Airstream trailer. There were several other cars (some for sale) including a Tesla. If you ever carried a metal lunchbox to school and don't take everything too seriously, you might enjoy a visit here. I'm giving 3 points for the museum itself and one point for the uniqueness.

A great piece of national History…read more I would recommend taking the day or at least 2 days to really enjoy and recognize the significance of everything in this building. The class tour was well worth it. They also have food and beverages across from the gift store that has a lot of interesting stuff and Nick knacks for the family.

Tried to visit the museum on Sunday morning (02/09/2025) but they turned me away because I parked…read moremy RV in the very back of their parking lot. There were about a dozen cars in a lot that's holds 100s of cars and there are no signs restricting any type of parking anyplace. The security guy at the entrance sent a security guard on a golf cart to run me off but the security guard said he didn't know why. We decided to enter the museum and when we stopped at the metal detector the guard standing there said if that's your RV you have to leave. Other people around couldn't believe it either. It might be a great museum but the rude security guard on a power trip has absolutely ZERO common sense. That's my RV in the red circle at the back of the parking lot.

What a great experience! If you are a fan of the Blues, you definitely need to come visit Ma…read moreRainey's House since she is the Mother of the Blues! Due to COVID-19, only 4 people can come in at a time. Teresa gave us an amazing history lesson and tour. They do accept donations. Better to call to make a reservation. So impressed and what an amazing woman and performer she was! Also go to the Porterdale Cemetery where she is buried to pay respect.

Alright music lovers, come get your "learn" on! Be sure to call ahead and reserve your tour. You…read morewill love the tour guide/historian and you'll be glad you stopped at this historical place.

Wry sophisticated and high quality art gallery in downtown Columbus. Check this place out!read more

From the owner: The Bo Bartlett Center is an 18,425-square-foot interactive gallery space housed on the River Park…read morecampus of Columbus State University in downtown Columbus, GA. The red brick, former textile warehouse turned gallery space, designed by AIA award-winning architect, Tom Kundig, sits on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. Complementing exhibitions in the CSU Department of Art’s acclaimed Norman Shannon and Emmy Lou P. Illges Gallery, the Bartlett Center serves as an experiential learning center and cultural hub for the visual arts while affording visitors a broad range of arts experiences offered within the College’s arts district. As part of the College of the Arts’ Corn Center for Visual Arts, the Bo Bartlett Center is a pivotal element in the continued emergence of a national and international presence. The Bo Bartlett Center aims to enhance the cultural and educational environment of the university and the community. We strive to provide access to art through exhibitions and cross-disciplinary programming that promote the appreciation and understanding of the arts. The Bartlett Center annually rotates six to eight diverse regional, national, and international exhibitions in its galleries. Additionally, the center houses The Scarborough Collection: 14 monumental paintings by Bartlett, as well as the complete archive of sketchbooks, correspondence, journals, recordings, photographs, artistic notes, memorabilia, and objects relevant to the production of Bartlett’s work.