Enjoy Nature

For centuries, the Chattahoochee River has flowed from the mountains of North Georgia to the oyster beds of the Florida Panhandle. At times a quiet trickle, at other moments angrily slapping against the rocks, the river has always told the story of Georgia’s history—and that of Columbus.

The relationship between Columbus and the Chattahoochee predates written history. Spanish explorers documented the falls nearby, and one of the region’s most extensive Indigenous American trading centers thrived along its banks. In 1828, state legislation set aside 1,200 acres for the town that would become Columbus, Georgia. As Columbus grew, the Chattahoochee River fostered its commercial growth for generations, providing hydroelectric power and riverside access to local industries like cotton and textiles.

Feel Artsy?

Columbus Museum of Art was founded in 1878 as the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts by a visionary group of civic leaders who sought to bring touring exhibitions to the city and establish a lasting public art collection. It was the first art museum in Ohio to receive a charter from the state.

The museum’s original home, a Victorian mansion on East Broad Street, was generously provided by art patron Francis Sessions. As the collection expanded, so did the need for space. With strong community support and philanthropic investment, a new Italian Renaissance Revival building was constructed on the same site and opened to the public in 1931—providing a permanent, inspiring home for the growing collection.

Columbus Museum of Art has long been a leader in arts education. In 1887, it merged with the Columbus Art School, beginning a century-long commitment to cultivating creativity and deepening public engagement with the visual arts. Both the museum and the school flourished. By 1982, the school—now known as the Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD)—became a fully accredited four-year institution. In 1987, the museum and CCAD amicably separated, each continuing to advance its mission independently.

The Final Frontier

The Coca-Cola Space Science Center (CCSSC) in Columbus, Georgia is a division of Columbus State University (CSU) serving as an academic enrichment center for the university and a regional informal education institution for the public. Established in 1996, the CCSSC is Georgia’s only science center and museum facility dedicated to providing experiences for students and public visitors in astronomy and space science. Visitors include walk-in patrons, K-12 school groups from across the region, corporate and community organizations, and the university community.

The exhibit gallery of CCSSC features over $17 million in NASA artifacts from the Space Shuttle program, including a Space Shuttle Main Engine Nozzle which has flown to space on 9 NASA missions. These items represent the most extensive collection of space shuttle artifacts in the state of Georgia. The gallery also includes four flight simulators and numerous interactive displays, all presenting content directly from state and national science standards.

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