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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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Columbus Museum inspires young artists during Black History Month event ///

Young visitors explored the stories and styles of celebrated Black artists while creating their own masterpieces at the Columbus Museum’s weekend event.

Columbus Museum opens exhibit honoring former Georgia State Representative Calvin Smyre ///

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) – A special exhibit honoring the legacy of former Georgia State Representative Calvin Smyre opened Thursday at the Columbus Museum. Museum officials said visitors can expect an in-depth look at Smyre’s five decades of public service and contributions to the community. “As I look back and I reflect back I tell myself…

Columbus Museum opens exhibit honoring former Georgia State Representative Calvin Smyre ///

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) – A special exhibit honoring the legacy of former Georgia State Representative Calvin Smyre opened Thursday at the Columbus Museum. Museum officials said visitors can expect an in-depth look at Smyre’s five decades of public service and contributions to the community.

Columbus Museum highlights new Calvin Smyre exhibition, “Puzzle of Politics” ///

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Museum shines light on a new exhibition in honor of former State Representative of 50 years, Calvin Smyre. To celebrate the legacy of Smyre’s political life and a personal hobby that meant so much to him, the museum held an exhibition ceremony, which included Smyre himself speaking at the event.

‘It fills my heart.’ New Columbus Museum exhibition honors Calvin Smyre’s legacy ///

Retired state Rep. Calvin Smyre’s 50 years of service in the Georgia Legislature and the local community is featured in a new exhibition at the Columbus Museum until March 1. The exhibition, entitled ‘The Puzzle of Politics: Calvin Smyre in Service, 1975-2025,’ features photographs, documents, personal reflections and artifacts that explore Smyre’s decades of service…

Columbus museum honoring longest-serving State Legislator ///

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) – The Columbus Museum is honoring Georgia’s longest-serving state legislator, the Honorable Calvin Smyre. It’s all a part of their latest exhibit open now through March 1, called The Puzzle of Politics: Calvin Smyre in Service, 1975-2025. According to the museum, visitors will take a history lesson through time with the showcase…