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ARTS
& Attractions

Mainstage Series, the Studio II, and The Coca-Cola Space Science Center
the Springer Children’s Theatre Series. (CCSSC) is a hands-on educational facility
Columbus’ first Black theatre, the Historic focused on space science and astronomy.
Liberty Theatre, opened in 1924, and has Visitors enjoy Georgia’s largest collection
hosted ground-breaking performances of Space Shuttle artifacts and interactive
from Ella Fitzgerald, Marian Anderson, Ethel exhibits such as A Space Shuttle Odyssey,
Waters, Lena Horne, Columbus’ own Ma flight simulators, Mars rovers, and the
Rainey and her protégé, Bessie Smith, the Omnisphere Theater planetarium.
big bands of Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, At the National Infantry Museum, visitors
and Fletcher Henderson. Placed on the pay tribute to the dedicated soldiers of the
National Register of Historic Places in 1984,
U.S. Army Infantry, whose sacrifices have
the theatre continues to host musical events,
protected our freedoms for more than 240
plays, and classes.
years. Through interactive multimedia
Distinctive art is around every corner in
exhibits, learn about Fort Benning, World
Uptown Columbus. Each year, at least 10 new
War II, the Cold War, Afghanistan, Medal of
pieces are chosen for display as a part of the National Infantry Museum
Honor recipients and more. Visit the Global
city’s Sculpture Walk. While most of the art
War on Terrorism Memorial, which carries
pieces rotate each year, seven pieces have RESOURCES
the names of nearly 7,000 soldiers, sailors,
become a permanent part of the Uptown
airmen and marines killed since 9/11. It sits Entertainment
Columbus streetscape.
on Heritage Walk, across from a 3/4-scale • RiverCenter For the Performing Arts
The Columbus Museum, offers a diverse
replica of the Vietnam Wall Memorial. 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901
collection, including an American fine art 706.256.3612
Experience an authentically restored World
collection, historical artifacts that tell the rivercenter.org
War II Company Street, 3D Giant Screen
story of the Chattahoochee River Valley, • Springer Opera House
Theatre, combat simulator attractions,
a hands-on gallery for children, traveling 103 10th St., Columbus, GA 31901
exhibitions from across the U.S., and the restaurant, and gift store. 706.327.3688
springeroperahouse.org
historic Bradley Olmsted Garden, all with The National Civil War Naval Museum • The Liberty Theatre
free admission. tells the full maritime story of the Civil War. 821 8th Ave., Columbus, GA 31902
The museum features warship remains, 706.653.7566
ATTRACTIONS recreated ship environments, artifacts, and libertycolumbusga.org
When you treat your visitors to a tour of year-round programs and events, as well
Columbus, make sure to hit some of the city’s as the largest collection of original Civil War Museums
major attractions. Naval-related flags in the nation. By telling • Columbus Museum
the stories of the navies of the Civil War, the 1251 Wynnton Rd., Columbus, GA 31906
706.748.2562
museum connects people with a little-known
columbusmuseum.com
past, giving a better sense of place and time.
• Coca-Cola Space Science Center
701 Front Ave., Columbus, GA 31901
706.649.1470
ccssc.org
• National Infantry Museum
1775 Legacy Way, Columbus, GA 31903
706.658.5800
nationalinfantrymuseum.org
• National Civil War Naval Museum
1002 Victory Dr., Columbus, GA 31901
706.327.9798
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts portcolumbus.org

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