Columbus Museum

American art/regional history museum
32°28′02″N 84°58′27″W / 32.46712°N 84.97413°W / 32.46712; -84.97413TypeAmerican Art/Regional History museumWebsitecolumbusmuseum.com

The Columbus Museum in Columbus, Georgia, was founded in 1953. It contains many artifacts on both American art and regional history, displayed in both its permanent collection as well as temporary exhibitions.[1] It is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Former curator and director, Joseph B. Mahan, Jr., was instrumental in the creation of the Institute for the Study of American Cultures in 1983.

Exterior of The Columbus Museum, an art and history museum located in Columbus, Georgia.
The Columbus Museum is an art and history museum located in Columbus, Georgia.
The historic Bradley Olmsted Garden of The Columbus Museum
The historic Bradley Olmsted Garden of The Columbus Museum

References

  1. ^ Columbus Museum at the New Georgia Encyclopedia

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