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Columbus Museums Showcase Local Artists Alongside Major American Works

The Columbus Museum and Bo Bartlett Center present exhibitions that draw on local artists alongside broader American works.

By Columbus Culture Desk · Published July 18, 2026

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The Columbus Museum reopened in late April 2024 after an 18-month renovation that cost between $25 million and $28.5 million, its first major update in 35 years.

The Columbus Museum's Renovation and Exhibitions

This reopening supports the city's creative and cultural identity by making the museum available again for public viewing of local and national collections. The museum offers free admission and currently features exhibitions including 'Our Own Work Our Own Way: Ascendant Women Artists' through September 2024, 'Andy Warhol: Silver Clouds & Cow Wallpaper' through January 2025, and 'Crossroads: Chattahoochee Valley Blues & Folk Music' through March 2025. For Juneteenth 2026 the museum hosted a special exhibit and guided tour that showcased artifacts and artwork from local and nationally known artists.

Bo Bartlett Center's Current Shows

The Bo Bartlett Center in Columbus is currently presenting 'Eye of the Blackbird,' which closed April 26, along with the Art Bridges Partner Network exhibition 'American Art from the 1920s and 1930s' that runs through September 14, 2025. These presentations add to the city's cultural offerings by pairing regional artist work with historical American pieces.

Visiting Information

Regular operating hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays, with the museum closed on Mondays. Visitors can check the listed hours before planning a trip to either venue to view the exhibitions.

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