Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus
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Location on the map
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Phone: +1 614-292-3535
Site: http://www.wexarts.org/
Site: http://www.wexarts.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:11AM–5PM
- Wednesday:11AM–5PM
- Thursday:11AM–8PM
- Friday:11AM–8PM
- Saturday:11AM–8PM
- Sunday:11AM–5PM
Comments (84)
One of the best contemporary art venues in the country. First rate music, movies, theater and visual art exhibitions. The current Guggenheim show Storylines includes several artists who have had shows at the Wexner Center. Ive seen everything from Picasso to Andy Warhol to shows that explored the relationship between technology and contemporary art. Truly a remarkable place.
One of the premier contemporary art centers in Ohio. The exhibit and preferences are consistently high quality and of world prominence. The structure itself still challenges people to seek a greater understanding of their relation to the arts. Top site on the OSU campus.
This is another good art museum in Columbus. They have rotating exhibits, some are better than others. Last summer they had an exhibit featuring the comic artist Dan Clowes creator of Ghost World. Really cool to see his pencil drawings up close. Another exhibit I really enjoyed featured Brazilian artists. Some neat stuff. A recent exhibit this past May featured Fiber Art. Ill be frank I didnt really like this. Just was not that impressive, but to each his own.Needless to say, this place is pretty great with changing exhibits. Theres pretty cheap parking nearby. If you are a student you can get in free with your college id. You can be a student at any college, not just OSU.
Always a great exhibition to be enjoyed. Definitely worth going to see what they have on offer every couple of months. The gift shop is a must as well.
Clean, pleasant, and helpful. It showcases modern art which is not my cup of tea.
I have been there many times, and the food is consistently delicious, however the service is far less than spectacular. I have had quite a few bad experiences there. The food usually takes a long time, whether it is for there or to-go. On one occasion, the cashier greeted me, and then proceeded to carry on a conversation with a co-worker and ignored my questions that I was asking her. It was extremely rude and unprofessional. The manager (an older lady I believe) can also come off as very rude at times, and sometimes is assuming and offensive. But like I said, the food is good.
Went to see Meshelle Ndegeocello in a VERY cool lounge/stage area...great show, great crowd...went exploring the rest of the center...art is EVERYWHERE! Educational, informative, and fun place to take a date!
Love the seasonal art exhibitions
You can get in free on certain days which is nice. Its kind of small but they have a good variety of art that rotates. You can also get free guides that walk you through and then let you explore.
While I love Columbus Museum of Art, I visit The Wexner Center much more frequently. Exhibits are always interesting, the space is beautiful, and I love visiting Heirloom cafe for a bite to eat when I visit The Wex.
An amazing accent to the growing cultural hub that is columbus, ohio. From art to private screenings of Oscar Nominated Films the Wexner Center gives visitors a well rounded experience no matter the time of year.
Small, but great exhibits. Parking in garages nearby, wheelchair accessible, cool gift shop and cafe inside.
Actually have yet to visit in person but cruised it on the web site and they have amazing subject matter, beautiful paintings, stills, all the above. I was very impressed.
Columbus are great places to level
The Wexner Center is a good artistic venue. Diverse exhibits, a movie theater that screens independent films, plus an on-site restaurant.
Came here for multiple comedy shows, which may not be their foray but the place has no concessions or drinking fountains and the staff in not very friendly. Would much rather see a show at the Ohio or Palace
Rotate artwork a couple times a year, a must do if your a student since you get free entry. I saw some of the Picasso pieces in 2014.
Found one of my favorite artists books here quite easily, great collection, lovely spaces for talks given by visitors, cute little coffee shop inside
Their painting of pulp fiction pawn shop scene is interesting.Yeeeehah 🤠
The curating was disappointing as was the content. Its a cool space and there are some interesting things there. The bookstore had a good selection.
Love the movies through the year. Rare and classic (art) films. Nice to see them on the big screen.
Absolutely beautiful building with amazing helpful staff. Talked to one of the security staff there and he educated me on a lot of the different aspects on the building.
Bug Below
Its the center of new think.
Staff was very kind and welcoming, everything was organized and the gift shop was exquisite. 5 stars for sure.
Like the rotating exhibits vs. a fixed collection. Wexner personal art collection exhibit was excellent
Stellar place for arts of all kinds. The Heirloom Cafe & bookstore are great, too.
I love this place my kids do too we had a lot of fun its funny and the people are nice...
Remember, the building opens at 9 but...the museum doesnt open till 11!!!
Top-notch venue for modern and contemporary art on the Ohio State University campus
Pretty enjoyable. Great spot to randomly stop in with friends and check out. Pretty friendly guards.
Spacious venue and close to 2 parking garages for easy access.
Great facility, not fond of some of the methods they use but overall a decent experience.
Spacious venue and close to 2 parking garages for easy access.
Excellent opening for Inherent Structure, Spring abstract painting exhibit
Accesible, acomodating and highly educational. A valuable center for the arts!
A great show and a wonderful exhibit space!
On the campus of OSU, a must if you are in Columbus...great art...inspiring...
Always something new in their collection - also a really interesting building/space
I would like to visit wexner Medical center for 3 month, would anyone offer me house informations?
Wish they did more with this place. It doesnt seem to have a defined purpose. Could be the next Moma if they wanted it to be.
Great space to explore and see amazing art.
The entire family loves this place! Always a great place on rainy weekends.
If you have the opportunity to see Kusama - go!
Great place for contemporary art.
A world-class art destination, every time.
Good movie in a large and amazing room.
Excellent, great pieces love it here.
The Wex helps make life in Columbus various and weird.
Attended OSU & I still love the Wexner center
Good conversation walk through museum.
A wonderful place that creates a rich experience
Always enjoy and appreciate art.
Super progressive space with edgy programming.
Lively center for art experience.
I enjoyed my experience here.
Nice for OSU graduation!
Great place for a meeting!
Fresh. Open.
Fun times
Always something new in their collection
Great exhibit
Great performance space
Great show!
Love it!
Cool exhibts
Ohio state campus
Great sound
A good idea
Artfully Artistic
Home of Art!
Love it!!!
Great place
Drink
Total reviews rating 4.6
84 Reviews for Wexner Center for the Arts 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-08Beautiful building with wonderfully curated exhibitions. Its always stunning and thought-provoking no matter what you are there to see or do. Staff are personable and put a high emphasis on catering to those with accessibility needs. There is food and places to leave coats. There is also security. Worth a visit! Its always inspiring to those with creative minds. Again, the staff are wonderful and very accepting.
Review №2
2022-04-24I love the Wexner Center. My dad regularly took me as a kid in the early 90s and it was seminal in my identity. I took my two young children (at their request!) and it was great! Definitely the perfect size for kids.We saw the Prehistory show and even though the front desk person said it had sensitive themes, I thought it fantastic. We moved through the space pretty quickly and I was able to help explain the highlights in a kid-friendly way. The security guard at the back was the best and encouraged us to try the headphones and guided us towards some exhibits she thought the kids might like (they did!)I also truly love the building. Its wild and the kids loved the narrow staircases. I had forgotten about the staircase to nowhere until my oldest ran into the plexi at the top. It instantly took me back to my childhood and I remembered how much I loved the birds eye view at the top.
Review №3
2022-03-03Modern venue at OSU featuring contemporary art exhibitions, film screenings & performances.
Review №4
2018-12-30Beautiful, amazing spaces displaying a wide and rotating and variety of art.
Review №5
2021-12-17A fascinating center with a delightful gift shop. Truly a wonderful place to see esoteric and interesting art and film.
Review №6
2019-08-05Great place to see the work of artists that exist or existed in our world. Quiet place to take in the exhibits. I would say that if you go to plan at least 3 hours if you take in the filmography media as these can run up to over an hour. Parking is available on campus near the oval off of high street.
Review №7
2018-07-25A great place to see art exhibits and movies. Just make sure to find a seat up front as the seats arent staggered well. A tall person in front can ruin your night. The cafe is not the best, but it is equal to most found in similar venues. Book store is great.
Review №8
2017-06-11I have been to several art museums but have never been treated so horribly as we were here last night. We were out celebrating our anniversary and felt incredibly unwelcome. From the guards following so closely behind us that I could reach out and touch them to the other guards who yell at you for pointing, it was such an uncomfoetable experience that we just left. I cannot believe I paid money to get treated like a little kid who cant be trusted to respect anything. I will never be visiting again. There are many art museums in Ohio that have better Arr and treat guests as they should: guests.
Review №9
2018-08-12Extremely lovely shows with a great mix of work. I went here for a fiber show a few years back and walked around for hours. I was amazed to see some of my favorite artists pieces like Sheila Pepe, Do-ho Suh, Sheila Hicks & Ernesto Neto. It was a breathtaking show!
Review №10
2019-12-16I had been working in the basement of the former Longs Book Store [at 1836 N. High St.] while the Wexner Center for the Arts had been built during the late 1980s.When the Wexner Center for the Arts had opened [during November 1989], the dominant marketing and branding theme for this world-class arts center had been 12¼° because the street grid of Columbus [including N. High St.] is rotated 12¼° when compared with true north while the street grid of the OSU campus is exactly aligned with true north.The sidewalks on N. High St. in the OSU campus area have brick inlays that cross the sidewalk panels at a 12¼° angle when compared with the walking direction of that sidewalk. Now, many of those bricks have disappeared from the sidewalks with the result that the sidewalks along N. High St. in the OSU campus area contain many trip hazards.For the past thirty years, the Wexner Center for the Arts has hosted many innovative and high-quality art exhibitions, films, and performances.