Racing for COMU

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

Upcoming

Learn what’s coming up at COMU!

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

Membership

Enjoy premium benefits and special member events while supporting COMU’s mission.

Shop COMU

Find unique art and history-themed gifts including books, jewelry, home goods, garden items, and kids' games.

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

Volunteer

Join our team and be a part of something truly special as a COMU volunteer or docent.

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

All the Things

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!

New and Upcoming

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

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Plan Your Visit

Experience exhibitions, events, and programs that bring art and history to life!

The Columbus Museum Reopens After $25M ‘Reimagining’ ///

With current exhibitions dedicated to women artists of the 20th century, local blues and folk music legends, and the whimsy of Andy Warhol, there are plenty of good reasons to visit The Columbus Museum this summer. But the best reason of all? To check out the “reimagined” museum itself, which just went through its first…

Columbus | Muscogee County: Sports, Housing, Attractions ///

Big things are happening in Columbus. From headline-making baseball news that will create a “mini-Truist Park” in the city to a major industrial expansion and the complete reimagination of a museum, Columbus’ spot on the state map is turning into a star.

Columbus Museum Hosts Grand Opening Weekend ///

Yesterday, the community had the chance to see the reimagined Columbus Museum. The doors opened Saturday morning for the public to view the newly renovated space that promised more than just artifacts and history. From Interactive activities, Columbus History, Vibrant painting, and more, The Columbus Museum reopened to the public with something for all to…

Photo Gallery: Columbus Museum Celebrates Reopening to the Public ///

The Columbus Museum’s ribbon-cutting ceremony was May 4, 2024. The museum had various activities, such as a scavenger hunt, collaborative art-making, performances from local ensembles and a “silent disco” dance party. Here are a few of our favorite photos from the day.

Columbus and The Valley: More to Explore ///

The Columbus Museum (COMU) is a local gem, and a recent “polishing” has refreshed its brilliance. After five years of planning, fundraising, construction, and big dreams, COMU is ready to open its doors, revealing dazzling results.

Welcome to COMU: Columbus Museum Reopens Saturday, May 4 ///

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A local museum is back and, according to staff, better than ever. After more than a year of updates, the Columbus Museum will officially reopen Saturday, May 4 with a totally new look.