COSI

Rating: ***1/2

Link: http://www.cosi.org/

Quick Review: A cool little museum about science…designed more for kids.

Review: Okay, COSI (Center Of Science and Industry) is not a kids museum. It is designed to teach kids, but even adults can learn there.

“A good museum can not be just a warehouse of Artifacts. It also must tell a story.” COSI does this. From brightly lit exhibits to plenty of hands on displays, COSI has a little bit of something. That also is the problem. While exploring the museum the first time one might learn a lot of new stuff. On subsequent visits one might not learn anything new.

The museum is broken into 5 distinct separate sections. Each teaching something different. The sections are well done. The sections are a bit small. While basic information about the subject matter is taught, no space is left for any real in-depth study. This is great for kids learning about a subject. But not so much a place to “explore more information.” It is like a Reading Rainbow book review. “To know more visit your local library”

The “Extreme screen” is extreme. What major museums Imax isn’t. The format is available at many places and shows many great movies. Don’t think that the screen is the only reason to go to the theater. The shows are awesome. Imax has some of the best documentaries out there. The screen helps. But as with anything… good has to have not so good to counter it. Think about the show before buying a ticket.

Overall COSI is a good museum to take kids to or Visit once.

p.s the life section is a bit too adult for some kids. (testing for testicular cancer anyone?) AVOID SCHOOL DAYS (too many school kids.)

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