This is a living museum. Hands on for sure. A gem of a home that has undergone a multimillion…read moredollar makeover to its original state. The building was once chopped up into several units after the original owners. Everything invites you to touch and feel unlike most Wright museums. The furniture is sparse and reproductions. The guide invites us to sit and feel the experience. We learned lots of insider info from our knowledgeable host. Go and see this living gem.

Springfield OH is home to Westcott House, architect Frank Lloyd Wright's first (and only) Prairie…read morestyle home in the state. The Westcott House had fallen into disrepair over the years, and was restored in 2005 by the local non profit Westcott House Foundation. The Foundation now owns the property and preserves it as a museum, which is open to the public for tours. Tour tickets can be purchased online. Our tour guide was fantastic. She had so much knowledge about the house, the architectural style and the Westcott family. The tour was scheduled for 90 minutes, but I think she could have shared info with us all day! The museum gift shop had some beautiful items. Parking is available on the street in front of the museum.

Great place to go and learn arts like pottery and more. . Teachers are very knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. You will make lasting friends.

Interesting place to go to for art classes or free events!…read more I came with some friends to listen to an artist talk about her work featured in the current exhibition. It's a pretty low key place with friendly staff. They've got lots of trees and flowers outside and one of the ladies told me that they do weddings here. Very cool! Can't wait to return!

Once we got past a little bit of the sticker shock for tickets (we were only visiting for two hours…read moremax), we thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. Our only regret was not having more time to see all of the wings and exhibits COSI has to offer. I was surprised that for the ticket price they didn't include the Behind the Science of Pixar exhibit. Parking can easily be found in their underground garage that is nearly connected. We explored the museum with our two and four year olds- making our way between the engineering/innovators exhibit, young kiddo play area, and caught a science show on the main stage (they seem to keep it fairly booked with various topics throughout the day). They also offer a gift shop and a movie theatre for documentaries like a piece on Ohio's wildlife. Overall, a positive experience and I look forward to visiting again with more time.

Great day for the kids. Pretty interesting for adults, too. The permanent exhibits are fascinating,…read moreand they have some rotating exhibits included with general admission. It's irritating that the special exhibits have extra entry fees, but I guess that's how things are these days. Everything has an upcharge. The food in the cafe tastes good, is overpriced, and is unforgivably stingy. The chicken salad sandwich would probably be good if they actually put chicken salad in it, and for the price, they damn well should. The exhibits are dusty and could use a cleaning. This, to me, was ridiculous, and took away from the experience. The kids probably didn't care, but when you're a parent throwing money at a place, hand over fist, you at least would like it clean. Good lord, the gift shop... handfuls of target and dollar store crap your kids will bawl their eyes out for. Be prepared. You've seen everything there at half the price.

The Lazarus building, an art work in-and-of itself, should have a seperate Yelp entry. The giant…read moreterracotta monster that takes a full city block with one million square feet has been around since 1909 and was renovated about a decade ago. It's mindboggling to think that one mammoth department store took all this space. But it did--a cosmopolitan cornerstone for decades. They made a right choice in preserving the building and by adding this challenging art gallery as a tenant. OSU's urban art space is access from Town Street through a gash in the building; once a section of Wall Street, the forgotten alley running through downtown randomly impeded by development, is now a wide non-enclosed hallway. Framed by a sequence of square arches and large vertical glass the hall dead ends in an gorgeous art deco backdrop centered by a diamond shaped clock. A great choice of design that harkens back to the cosmo cool tastes of the 1920s. The entrance to the gallery is to the right. Minimalistic and white by design, the gallery accents space with the atmosphere of a working studio. In several rooms that connect each other by 90-degree angles, it's seeming purpose is to throw visitors in the midst of art with no preconception by looking ahead. A sort of 'throw them in the deep end' philosophy that hit before psychological filtering; an exhibit is experienced before perceptions are edited by cognition. I saw the "Engineering Utopia", a look at the interaction between artist and engineer--a symbolic representation of the corpus callosum that connects left and right brain. (It ended July 15) They describe utopia as a place that is built for perfection but bound to fail yet makes discoveries of technology and the human experience--living up to Thomas Moore's ideas when he invented the term 'utopia.' The exhibits is connected with Ohio State art and engineering schools. I thought the exhibit was interesting, thought provoking and certainly challenged my idea what art could be. There were many restoration projects and old computer graphic art that intrigued. I also turned one of the blind corners and ran into a robot exhibit with the exhibition head and wife there. The robot moved toward me and when I was sensed it snapped a picture which displayed on a screen. Although I remain unconvinced that technology is art (then again who am I to say?) I had a good time. The exhibits are free and a must for any art lover spending time in downtown.

I often make this a 2 for 1 deal by not only taking in the current exhibits but also by taking…read moreadvantage of their fun monthly crafternoon events where you can let you creative flag fly as you are supplied with all the tools & instruction needed to create your very own masterpiece. My favorite project thus far was making ceramic coasters with paint & alcohol ink.

Pros: Able to book tickets in advance…read more Amazing choreography Show rolls in loop in case you miss anything Cons: Not much general seating; need to sit on the ground High prices Parking can be a challenge Pro tip: Don't need to get the set cushion or poster. Save your money.

We got tickets to this for my MIL's bday and it was really cool. She enjoyed it and overall it was…read morea great time. It's basically a huge room with Van Gogh's artwork splayed on the walls by a projector in an animated form. We enjoyed sitting in different positions to view alternative perspectives. There was also a lot of information about Van Gogh's life and family shared during the experience which was really interesting. Those are the pros. And here are the cons. After seeing some of Van Gogh's artwork in museums and attending other immersive art experiences, there could have been more to it for the price per person. Including fees it was a little over $50 per person which seems high considering we waited in line for our reservation for 30 minutes which was about the same as the loop ran. The prices in the gift shop were also pretty outrageous. Logistically where the building is located is also kind of a mess which isn't the fault of them per say but waiting to safety leave onto Polaris Parkway without a traffic light also added another 30 minutes to our evening plus the waiting for our reservation to start wasn't ideal. Having said all that, my MIL loved it which was the entire point of the evening. I also probably would have had FOMO had we not gone while it was here. I would recommend checking it out, but make sure to leave extra time in your night as well as tempering your expectations a bit.

I've been coming to Shadowbox Live for over 20 years, and they truly never cease to amaze and…read moreentertain. Every visit feels fresh, energetic, and completely unforgettable. The latest show, Dirty Talk, was absolutely fantastic; funny, bold, and packed with incredible performances. One of my favorite things is seeing the perfect blend of seasoned entertainers alongside new talent. It keeps the shows dynamic and exciting every single time. The music, the comedy, the overall vibe, it all comes together to create such a unique and electric experience. It's one of those places where you can't help but have a great time. We already bought additional tickets and can't wait to go back again soon!

We hadn't visited in quite some time and were excited to come back. You choose your table when you…read morebuy your tickets so you can pick the best view for you. If you arrive early you can order food which we decided to try. We ordered the veggie sub and the black and blue salad. Both were cooked well and had good flavor. At intermission we ordered hot cookies that were delicious. The show was engaging and fun, definitely worth a visit.

Whenever I travel (personal or business) I always make an effort to visit the local art.museum(s)…read more Always worth a stop when I'm in town, The Columbus Museum of Art never disappoints. The permanent collect ranges from antiquity to pr sent (the museum was founded in 1878), and the CMA is host to several exhibits each year. My most recent visit treated me to Wild Earth: JB Blunk and Toshiko Takaezu. Things to know: * The CMA is part of the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association, a network of 1,470 art museums and galleries that offer reciprocal free entry to members of the museums in the network. Become a member/support your local art museum, especially if they are part of NARM. * The museum has a cafe, so feel free to make a day of your visit. * There are transportation options available to get to the museum, but it is also just a 20 minute walk from downtown. * There is a good deal of well done street art between downtown and the art center.

Attended the Candlelight event tonight. The staff was rude and I accommodating. The quartet was…read moregood but we will not attend again.

This crisp industrial building is a perfect backdrop for gatherings, events, and connecting with…read morethe community. The roominess of the accessible space is afforded by lofted ceilings in both of the large gathering areas. The front area offers a few tabletop and lounge seating arrangements flanked by gallery art and a generous open air kitchen with large Island. The back room has a high-top bar to the side and a generous floor space and stage for live music and readings. Columbus is lucky to have a space like this accessible to our community and vibrant arts scene.

We stopped into Wild Goose Creative during Franklinton Friday. We accidentally passed it the first…read moretime we walked by because we were so distracted by looking at the art on display in the tents and the performance art taking place. Happily, we noticed the space with its large door open on our next pass and we popped into view an interesting comics exhibit. They had a nice art activity set up on a stage in the corner, which a number of kids were enjoying. The space is nice - very high ceilings make it feel pretty roomy. The staff at the desk were very welcoming and helpful.

With the festival taking place at Goodale Park, it's pretty much in my backyard and impossible for…read moreme to avoid. Last year I was out of town but, this year I made sure to give it a visit. The weather was sunny and hot all weekend but the spirit of Comfest rang true. Food, drink, music, art, local businesses, and good people having a damn good time. What's not to love? I spent most of my time lounging under a tree with friends on patched together sheets and blankets. That was definitely the best part, just passing time with good friends. Yes, we saw naked folks and the smell of weed was rather consistent, but this is the perfect atmosphere to just let go and not worry about everyone else. Just do you! When it came to the food, I enjoyed pizza from Late Night Slice, fries from one of the fair food stands, and hummus and falalel from Lavash. There were so many choices it was hard to settle. I also saw ice cream, baked goods, funnel cakes, etc. A good mixture of local restaurants and fair food stands. There was a little something for everybody. On top of all that, I also loved seeing how clean the park was kept and how much programming there was for the kiddos. Living in the neighborhood, it's nice to see that its taking care of and family friendly. Pro tip - make sure you find safe parking. I saw way too many cars getting towed in front of my house for silly things like parking in front of a fire hydrant or handicap ramps.

This year was my first time going to ComFest and I had a great time! It's perfect for families and…read moreall ages. There were tons of food trucks, vendors, and bathrooms. I loved the live music and everyone was there to have a good time. It's a good group of people that go and tend to all have similar interests. Definitely will be back next year!

I think upon my first visit.The owner was very friendly. I also love when I have a wine tasting and…read moreit tastes like it was made with love. I will definitely be back here often. As they made me feel like I wanted to come back and participate in some of their events.

Excellent customer service. Have not tried the three wines purchased, yet. I have the Hope…read more(pomegranate), Sweet William, and a white wine. I normally drink prosecco...waiting until a special moment to try these wines.