Maintained by the Ohio Historical Society, the Ohio History Center aims to celebrate the history of the city. From archaeology and natural history to political and cultural artifacts, this museum has it all. So, if you're in the mood to go back into the past of the city, this is the right place to be. The center also houses a resourceful library, Ohio Village and serves as a host to numerous event venues.
The Palace Theater has a distinctive French style, designed keeping in mind France's Palais de Versailles, and is located at the base of the LeVeque Tower on Broad Street. The theater is breathtakingly beautiful with a grand staircase, mural, a fountain and a grand chandelier. The theater's acoustics are rumored to be among one of the best; it seats up to 2827 people and you can be assured of a splendid view, no matter where you are seated.
The Columbus Topiary Garden is a topiary garden unlike any other. Whereas the average topiary garden collects a bunch of random figures doing random things, this one is a unified work. It recreates Georges Seurat's classic painting ‘A Sunday on the Island of La Grande Jatte’ in three-dimensional shrubberies. Each life-size figure plays the part of a figure in the painting, and it is marvelous. An on-site museum will fill you in on the history of the park, the Old Deaf School, and the surrounding neighborhood.
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum celebrates one of the most important innovations in human history: slapping some wheels and a handlebar on a big, fat engine and hitting the open road (also known as the invention of the motorcycle). Collected here are classic bikes from every decade dating back to the 1890s, as well as the stories of hundreds of Hall's inductees. Memorabilia lines the walls, and the museum shop is loaded with supercharged souvenirs.
The Jack Nicklaus Museum explores both the history of golf and one of it's greatest players. The museum, located on the Ohio State University Campus, has exhibits about golf history and turf science, Nicklaus' professional career and personal life, and a golf hall of fame. There is a pro shop and aptly named Nicklaus Theater in the museum. The museum doubles as a special event host for corporate functions, banquets, and events.