![]() To the right is an exploratory submarine called the DMS Poseidon, full of hands-on exhibits that discuss the factual exploration of the ocean - how submarines work, how diving suits work, watersheds, piloting remote subs, pressure readings, and ecosystems (above).īack in the underwater cavern, the path to the left branches into the underwater Temple of Poseidon (presided over by a massive statue of the god and a shining gold halo behind him) where hands-on experiments deal with the fantasy of water - the incredible things it can do, how it feels, how it looks, etc. Like a freakin' theme park, COSI has massive themed atrium themed to seven topics that, when combined, make up "science."Įntering through that shipwreck, guests step into an underwater cavern. That is the entrance to the Ocean exhibit. oh, I don't know, a shipwreck bursting halfway through the wall. Two very long, high hallways split off from that atrium and flow down the length of the "blimp hangar." Just long, white walls with white vertical lights.Īlong those long hallways, you suddenly see. You enter under the gold cylinder in the photo above into a three-story atrium with two levels crossing overhead on bridges. It has this crazy Epcot-like mentality of having pavilions themed to different topics. Most science centers I've been to are simply large levels filled with fun experiments (green screens, bubble walls, piano floors, tornado machines, etc). A really, really cool juxtaposition right off The Bat (and you all know how I love that kind of thing / stories / details). Approaching from the neighborhood of Franklinton, it's a statement of the future. So, from the city, the museum is a testament to the past. Architecture and math fans will get a kick out of the odd statistics of the West facade. foot futuristic structure (which I compare to a blimp hangar) made of 159 curved concrete panels. If you can believe it, the other side of the building is a 320,000 sq. From downtown, it's disguised with the remains of the city's old Central High School as a tribute to the history of the city. Designed by famous artist / architect Arata Isozaki, the building is just unbelievably incredible. The idea was to be on par with Tokyo's Miraikan, Medizintechnick Berlin, etc. ![]() The purpose of the move was to create in COSI a world-class science center. In 1999, it re-opened in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility on the bend in the Scioto River along downtown Columbus. ![]() *takes a bow*) and have had a chance to really get to explore COSI, the absolutely incredible world-class science center here in downtown.īrief history: COSI was originally a small, local, family / children's museum in Columbus. So, I recently moved to Columbus for a new job (my first post-college, big boy job.
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