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Columbus Museum is nominated for a prestigious award and needs your support. Vote here

Columbusites know the value of our local museum, but now it looks like it’s getting the kind of national attention it deserves.

The Columbus Museum has been nominated for USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award in the Best New Museum category, showcasing the institution’s recent transformation and the long-standing commitment to our community.

This prestigious nomination places the museum among 20 top new museums nationwide, selected by a panel of expert judges.

The Columbus Museum has scheduled a public, grand reopening celebration for May 4-5, 2024.
The Columbus Museum has scheduled a public, grand reopening celebration for May 4-5, 2024. Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com

USA Today says:

“Highlights of the new space include expansive views, abundant natural light, and restored links to the Bradley Olmsted Garden with revitalized history and art galleries, as well as an interactive children’s gallery and garden, an inviting public courtyard, and a new café.”

Museum Director Marianne Richter emphasized the significance of the recognition, proudly speaking for local residents and art-lovers. She writes in a press release, “We’re honored to be recognized and invite everyone to vote daily to help us secure this incredible distinction.”

The Columbus Museum has scheduled a public, grand reopening celebration for May 4-5, 2024.
The Columbus Museum has scheduled a public, grand reopening celebration for May 4-5, 2024. Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com

How to Support the Columbus Museum

Residents and enthusiasts can help the museum secure this national honor by voting daily through Monday, Dec. 23.

The voting process is simple:

“Oscar” is an American alligator that’s 15 feet in length and weights about 800 pounds. “Oscar” came to the Columbus Museum after being illegally killed in the Chattahoochee River south of Columbus in 1986.
“Oscar” is an American alligator that’s 15 feet in length and weights about 800 pounds. “Oscar” came to the Columbus Museum after being illegally killed in the Chattahoochee River south of Columbus in 1986. Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com

Since its recent reopening, the museum has welcomed thousands of guests and continues to offer engaging exhibitions and interactive programs that inspire learning and community connection.

The winner will be announced on the Friday following the voting period, with the potential to bring national spotlight to Columbus and the growing contribution we continue to make to the vibrant cultural landscape.

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This story was originally published November 26, 2024 at 2:09 PM.

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