Racing for COMU

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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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

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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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Columbus, GA 31906

Virtual Museum

Business Break – Columbus Museum ///

August 15, 2025

Join Kristen Hudson for WTVM’s Business Break, as she talks about the most recent exhibition at The Columbus Museum: “Daily Special: The Art of John Miller.”

Columbus, GA reporter recaps Best Burger, Chattahoochee news, and preview of ‘Daily Special’ ///

August 11, 2025

In this week’s “News-ish Recap” reporter Sundi Rose gives a quick overview of three stories she covered, and offers a quick preview of one she’s currently prepping for publication. This week’s menu includes a look at two big stories happening on the Chattahoochee River’s whitewater course, a taste test from the winner of the Ledger_Enquirer’s…

The Columbus Museum Serves Up Daily Special: The Art of John Miller ///

August 5, 2025

The Columbus Museum invites the community to pull up a chair and enjoy Daily Special: The Art of John Miller, on view from August 12, 2025, to January 4, 2026. This colorful and nostalgic exhibition serves up a visual feast of American food favorites, all set within an environment reminiscent of 1950s and 1960s diners and other…

People river rafting on the Chattahoochee River.

Columbus, Georgia: A Southern Charm Getaway ///

July 22, 2025

Fall is officially arriving in Uptown Columbus, and the calendar is bursting with opportunities for everyone to get involved, from enjoying live music to indulging in seasonal treats. Uptown Columbus has unveiled a packed schedule of events designed to bring the community together, celebrate local businesses, and offer a healthy dose of family fun.

Six Columbus, Georgia Arts Organizations Receive Funding from Georgia Council for the Arts ///

July 21, 2025

Six Columbus-based arts organizations have just been awarded state funding through the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA). These grants are part of GCA’s annual effort to support cultural institutions across the state of Georgia that are enriching lives and fueling creative economies across the state.

6 Columbus arts and culture programs to receive grant funding ///

July 14, 2025

The Georgia Council for the Arts, a specialized team within the Georgia Dept. of Economic Development, announced on Monday more than $1.3 million in grant funding that will be distributed across 49 Georgia counties, including six in Columbus.