The Center of Science and Industry (COSI) was named one of the best museums in the United States by Travel + Leisure, according to an announcement on Apr. 20. The magazine said COSI “makes science exciting” for visitors of all ages.
This recognition adds to a series of honors for COSI, which has been awarded the title of nation’s best science museum six times by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The annual COSI Science Festival is scheduled from April 29 to May 2, featuring community events throughout the week and concluding with the Big Science Celebration outside the center.
Experience Columbus acts as the destination marketing organization for the Columbus region, promoting attractions like COSI, local events and lodging options in order to increase visitor spending and enhance experiences. The organization supports economic development through partnerships that benefit jobs and community programs according to its official website.
In addition to supporting tourism efforts such as those at COSI, Experience Columbus obtains funding through bed tax collections that are used for local organizations and projects according to its official website. The group also contributes to community development through initiatives like its Diversity Apprenticeship program and generates tax revenue supporting services including arts and housing according to its official website.
Experience Columbus manages its headquarters at 629 N. High St., Suite 400, with visitor centers located at both 625 N. High St. and 188 Easton Town Center in Columbus according to its official website. The city itself has received national attention as a top U.S. destination for large cities, culinary scenes, and hospitality in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards according to Experience Columbus.
The work of Experience Columbus is further supported by a nonprofit entity known as the Experience Columbus Foundation that focuses on charitable and educational efforts according to its official website. Millions visit Greater Columbus each year—supporting thousands of jobs—and yielding billions in economic benefits for central Ohio as reported by Experience Columbus.
