The Columbus Museum
The Columbus Museum (COMU) is an art and history museum in Columbus, Georgia. It goes back to 1953. Further out, U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection is 8 mi away.
A museum inside Columbus
You can stay in Columbus
The Columbus Museum is inside Columbus, which has 80 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 95 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 68–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Columbus (CSG) has airline service, about 4 miles from The Columbus Museum.
Established in 1953
The Columbus Museum dates from 1953. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
Here are the months at The Columbus Museum, with their weather.
The Columbus Museum
The Columbus Museum (COMU) is an art and history museum in Columbus, Georgia. Founded in 1953, the museum has a dual collecting focus on American art and the history and material culture of the Chattahoochee River Valley. Its collections encompass works of art and historical objects representing the region's communities and their connections to broader American history and culture.
The museum presents exhibitions drawn from its permanent collections as well as temporary exhibitions, educational programs, and public events. Education and community engagement have been central to the museum's work, including a longstanding partnership with the Muscogee County School District. The museum offers free general admission.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1953
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near The Columbus Museum
The closest lodging is in Columbus (80) and Phenix City (14).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From The Columbus Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | in town | — | 80 63 hotels · 10 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 202,171 | $194K | D |
| Phenix City | 3 mi west | 5 min | 14 11 hotels · 3 motels | 38,344 | $170K | D |
| Opelika | 27 mi northwest | 40 min | 31 22 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 35,765 | $242K | D |
| Cusseta | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 4 4 hotels | 8,465 | $103K | — |
| Pine Mountain | 28 mi north | 40 min | 14 5 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,303 | $364K | B− |
| Smiths Station | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 1 1 RV park | 5,596 | $203K | — |
| Piney Grove | 11 mi north | 15 min | 1 1 campground | 576 | — | — |
| Hamilton | 21 mi north | 30 min | 3 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 1,824 | $289K | A+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near The Columbus Museum
You can reach each of these within 53 miles.
Big draw43 mi National Historic SiteTuskegee Institute National Historic Site9K visitors a year
Big draw53 mi National Historic SiteAndersonville National Historic Site62K visitors a year
31 mi Stadium & arenaJordan–Hare Stadium
33 mi MuseumLittle White House
128 mi State parkProvidence Canyon State Park28 mi MuseumU.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection
35 mi MuseumNational Infantry Museum300K visitors a year
427 mi GardenCallaway GardensPhoto credits
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site: 2C2K Photography, CC BY 2.0 · Andersonville National Historic Site: Jud McCranie at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jordan–Hare Stadium: AuburnPilot, Public domain · Little White House: Dsdugan, CC0 · Providence Canyon State Park: Robbie Honerkamp, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Infantry Museum: The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center from Columbus, GA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Callaway Gardens: Thomsonmg2000, CC0
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Asked about The Columbus Museum
Is The Columbus Museum in Columbus?
Yes. It’s inside Columbus, GA.
When is the best time to visit The Columbus Museum?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 68–84°.
How far is The Columbus Museum from Atlanta?
About 95 miles north of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to The Columbus Museum?
Columbus (CSG), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 87 miles.
Where should I stay near The Columbus Museum?
Columbus (in town, 80 places to stay), Phenix City (3 mi, 14 places to stay) and Opelika (27 mi, 31 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Columbus
People in Columbus have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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