Columbus Indiana Visitors Center
GIFT SHOP INFO.
BEGIN YOUR VISIT AT THE VISITORS CENTER at 506 Fifth Street, in the heart of downtown, where the staff can help you plan your time in Columbus. Park for free, then come inside for:
- Help selecting city tours
- Maps, brochures, city guides
- Free videos about Columbus, shown any time
- The Dale Chihuly Yellow Neon Chandelier and Persians
- A big, beautiful gift shop (see more photos)
The gift shop has handcrafted items by local and regional artists and Columbus-themed items.
View the Dale Chihuly Yellow Chandelier and Persians and even purchase your own Chihuly glass!
Find out what bloggers suggest for your visit to Columbus.
Artist Jeff Hagan captured the city of Columbus in his unique style, and it is available for sale in the gift shop. Jeff also created a painting that honors local native Chuck Taylor.
Visitor reviews
Everything a visitor needs...
Chihuly chandelier, friendly assistance, clean restrooms, and $3 architectural tour brochure. Everything a visitor needs in one easy-to-find (and park) location. / posted on Google Maps by Stace
WOW - This is not what you expect...
"Worth the visit"...
…we did not know that in the middle of America such a city exists with interesting architectural phenomena. Strongly recommend to take the tour. – Tripadvisor reviewer from Los Angeles, posted Nov 2019
"The best way to start your visit to Columbus"
This is a must see, must do activity in Columbus. The tour provides a great introduction to this unexpected, unforgettable town. At the very least, enjoy the 8-minute video introduction to Columbus and … its architectural significance. This is the best way to start your visit to Columbus. / Yelp reviewer from Cape Coral, Florida, posted Nov 2019
"For anyone visiting Columbus...this should be the first stop"
For anyone visiting Columbus for the architecture, this should be the first stop. / Tripadvisor reviewer from Raleigh, North Carolina
"What more could a traveler want?"...
An interesting building with world-class artwork, a helpful staff, clean bathrooms, and well-curated gift shop. What more could a traveler want? / Yelp reviewer from Louisville, KY
"I had no idea there were so many things to see and do around town"...
Coming to visit Columbus for the first time was a great experience! The visitor’s center had great staff and helped us get started on our self guided tour. They even had a great video to watch before the tour. Even their gift shop was full of wonderfully cute things from around the Columbus area. I had no idea there were so many things to see and do around town. / Google Plus reviewer
View all of the architecture videos
Directions
Take me to the Welcome Center
Buy your own Chihuly!
The Studio Editions by Dale Chihuly are available for purchase at the Columbus Visitors Center Gift Shop. You can visit Columbus to see the Yellow Neon Chandelier and Persians, as well as the Sun Garden Panels in Suspended Circle, then stop at the gift shop to buy a Studio Edition to take home with you! (And don’t miss other stops of interest to fans of glass in Columbus as well.)
Get more information about buying Chihuly art and glass.
Get your copy of the Columbus movie
…a pleasantly eccentric film that’s the feature debut of visual artist Kogonada. Set in ‘the Athens of the Prairie,’ Columbus, Indiana, the unlikely site of a trove of modern architecture, its impeccably composed shots of stunning buildings are as much of a lure as its deliberately paced story. [The LA Times]
Pricing
- Blu Ray is $42.79 total – includes tax
- DVD is $37.44 total – includes tax
Shipping
- Up to 2 DVDs or BluRays can be shipped to one address for $7.50
To purchase
- Call the Gift Shop, 800-468-6564
GET A PUP BAG
Colorful and fun Exhibit Columbus PUP bags are now available in the Visitors Center Gift Shop, including:
- clutches
- Executive bags
- several styles of messenger bags
Look at Architecture guidebook
Find out more about A Look at Architecture and view sample pages from the book.
A Look at Architecture documents modern buildings in Columbus, Indiana. Designed predominantly by nationally and internationally recognized architects, landscape architects, and interior designers from 1942-2016, each project has been photographed in its current condition.
Become a member!
Membership dollars are used by our organization to advance the incredible architectural heritage of Columbus, Indiana, and to educate people of all ages about the value of good design.
Member benefits include:
- 15% discount on Gift Shop purchases
- Additional discounts on Museum Store Sunday and the month of December
- Special pricing on Chihuly Studio Edition Glass and Limited-Edition Prints
- Invitations to special events and lectures
To join, visit the membership page >
RELATED PAGES
- You can own a Chihuly!
- The Columbus Area Visitors Center information page
- Check out the beautiful Instagram photos of Columbus
- Sign up for e-news updates
- See our favorite videos posted on YouTube
