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Watch the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby with COMU while indulging in betting, bourbon, dining, and live music.

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Oscar the Alligator, 1986, Gift of Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, G.1987.2

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Dorothy Gillespie, Phantom’s Crest III, Painted metal, Gift of a Friend of the Museum, G.2022.56

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Thomas Moran, Sunrise at Mid-Ocean (detail), 1907, Oil on canvas, Gift of Mike and Elizabeth Ogie, G.2018.54

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Celebrate creativity and culture with American art, regional history, tranquil gardens, and more. Free and open to all, COMU offers something for every interest in one vibrant space!

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Discover American art and regional history through engaging exhibitions spanning classic to contemporary works.

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Columbus, GA 31906

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City of Columbus receives national recognition for leadership and community development ///

May 21, 2026

The City of Columbus has received a national honor, highlighting their exemplary work in leadership and advanced engagement with federal community development programs, according to Columbus Consolidated Government officials.

Celebrate the Derby at Racing for COMU This Saturday! ///

May 1, 2026

There’s something about early May that calls for a good hat, a great cause, and a reason to gather. On Saturday, May 2, The Columbus Museum invites the community to do just that at Racing for COMU—a spirited evening where Derby Day tradition meets the arts.

7 Unbeatable Georgia Cities That Prove The Peach State Is A Retiree’s Dream ///

April 29, 2026

Wondering which Georgia cities make retirement absolutely wonderful? These seven cities offer perfect weather and friendly people everywhere you go!

You’ll Want To Spend Your Golden Years In These 7 Incredible Georgia Cities ///

April 6, 2026

Looking for the perfect Georgia cities to enjoy your retirement years? These seven cities offer friendly neighbors and wonderful things to do every day!

A Milestone Moment: Monica Ikegwu’s First Museum-Organized Solo Exhibition Opens at The Columbus Museum ///

March 24, 2026

A powerful new exhibition has opened at the The Columbus Museum—and it brings a full collection of work from this rising contemporary portrait artist to Columbus and beyond for the very first time. Monica Ikegwu: Through the Veil is the first museum-organized solo exhibition by Baltimore-based painter Monica Ikegwu. Created specifically for the museum, the exhibition…

Monica Ikegwu first one-person museum exhibition ///

March 19, 2026

The Columbus Museum (COMU) in Columbus, GA presents Monica Ikegwu: Through the Veil, the first one-person museum-organized exhibition by Baltimore-based artist Monica Ikegwu. Created specifically for COMU, the exhibition features an entirely new body of work that expands upon the monochromatic portraiture for which the artist has become widely recognized.