If you have a passion for mid-century modern architecture and design, Columbus, Indiana, is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Our vibrant city is home to a stunning collection of architectural masterpieces by some of the 20th Century’s biggest names like Eero Saarinen and I.M. Pei, captivating both locals and tourists alike. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world where design meets history with our tours.
American Modern is the first in-depth publication about Columbus, Indiana, that demonstrates the unique blend of civic, industrial, and social forces that produced the preeminent laboratory of architectural modernism in the country.
Exhibit Columbus has launched Cycle 5! To advance and shape this cycle of Exhibit Columbus, seven Curatorial Partners form the core of the curatorial team. The Partners have extraordinary backgrounds and represent a tremendous depth of experience in architecture, art, design, history, and writing. Each has worked with diverse sets of communities to bring meaningful work to life.
Seven buildings in Columbus, Indiana, have been designated as National Historic Landmarks, an extraordinary number for a city with a population under 50,000, and one of the reasons Columbus is recognized as one of the most important cities for architecture in the U.S....
Photo credit: Hadley Fruits Columbus, Indiana is a winner in the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards contest for best small-town arts scene. Nominations were made by an expert panel of travel writers, and the public voted for this honor. Newsweek ranked...