Holiday inspired activities and gift ideas
Celebrate the Holidays with CMA!
Visit the Museum!
The Columbus Museum of Art offers many ways to visit including Free Sundays, $5 after 5:00 PM Thursdays, and even a partnership with the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) to encourage visitors to check-out a Culture Pass from any CML location and come to the Museum for free.
REMINDER: The Museum is closed November 23, December 24, 25, & January 1, and closes at 3:00 PM on November 22 & December 31.
There’s lots to explore at the Columbus Museum of Art. Here are some of our favorites this season:
DISCOVER
Visit the JPMorgan Chase Center for Creativity and discover CATS, SHAPES, and the Wonder Room. Visitors are encouraged to explore art, games, participatory stations, and more!
PLAY
Enjoy Think Outside the Brick: The Creative Art of LEGO®. Experiment with your own LEGO® creations, participate in a museum-wide scavenger hunt and more!
CREATE
Attend CMA Studio sessions to explore experiences for all ages. Open Studio at CMA engages creative thinking through material exploration and monthly BIG IDEA’s.
Photo by Megan Leigh Barnard
Discounted Gift Memberships
November 1–December 31
Give the gift of membership! Save 15%* when you buy an Individual, Family, or Reciprocal gift membership (with promo code GIFT15). Order by December 11 to receive your CMA membership card by December 25.
A membership to the Columbus Museum of Art is a meaningful gift that will be enjoyed all year long. You can find the perfect membership for everyone on your gift list. Membership provides an entire year of access to art and culture through free admission to the Columbus Museum of Art and The Pizzuti, invitations to member-exclusive events, and free or discounted tickets to public programs.
Questions? Please contact Abbey Diaz, Membership & Operations Coordinator, at membership@cmaohio.org or call 614.629.0363.
Offer only applies to Individual, Family, and Reciprocal level memberships. Eligible for new gift memberships only, not eligible for renewals or regular memberships.
Museum Store Specials
Member Specials
CMA Members always get 10% off Museum Store purchases, during the month of December, they receive 20% (not valid on gift cards). Gift cards are also available for purchase in store or online.
Take advantage of these extra gifts with purchase for all shoppers during the month of December:*
Spend $50 and get a free CMA coffee mug ($10 value)
Spend $100 and get a free pack of Aminah Robinson notecards 16 count ($15 value)
Spend $200 and get a free CMA coloring book ($25 value)
*Offer valid while supplies last, total is based on amount spent after Member discount has been applied.
Studio Programs
Open Studio
Every Saturday
10:30 AM–3:30 PM
Get ready to make and gift winter themed creations you can create at Open Studio on Saturdays. Open Studio experiences are included with admission to CMA, materials and supplies provided.
Winter Art Breaks
December 27–28 & January 4–5, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Spend your winter break getting creative in the museum’s Studio. Visitors are invited to pull up a chair and explore seasonal materials designed for art making and gift giving. Included with cost of admission and open to all ages.
Winter Art Breaks supported by
