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COSI is the science center on West Broad Street in downtown Columbus. Its Amenities and Accessibility page says free Sensory Bags can be checked out at the Guest Services Desk in the Atrium with a photo ID — they hold noise cancelling headphones, visual schedules, fidgets, and bubbles, and are sanitized after each use. A Calming Room on the first floor near the Guest Services desk is free for overstimulated children and individuals whenever COSI is open, and a Sensory Friendly Environment Map can be downloaded before a visit.
Contact & location
- Address
- 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215 Downtown Columbus
- Phone
- Call 614-228-2674
- Website
- cosi.org
Decision snapshot
- Evidence tier
- Tier A — Confirmed on official source
- Sensory bags / kits
- Free Sensory Bags checked out at the Guest Services Desk with a photo ID: noise cancelling headphones, visual schedules, fidgets, and bubbles; items are sanitized after each use.
- Quiet room / quiet space
- Calming Room on the first floor near the Guest Services desk, free for overstimulated children and individuals, available whenever COSI is open.
Sensory provisions, quiet hours, and programs change without notice. Information here is sourced and dated, but always confirm with the venue before visiting — especially before travelling for a scheduled sensory program.
Sensory provisions, in detail: Sensory provisions
| Quiet / sensory hours | Not documented (not documented) COSI — Amenities and Accessibility (cosi.org) · 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| Quiet room or space | Calming Room on the first floor near the Guest Services desk, free for overstimulated children and individuals, available whenever COSI is open. COSI — Amenities and Accessibility (cosi.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Sensory bags / kits | Free Sensory Bags checked out at the Guest Services Desk with a photo ID: noise cancelling headphones, visual schedules, fidgets, and bubbles; items are sanitized after each use. COSI — Amenities and Accessibility (cosi.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Staff training (as published) | Not documented (not documented) COSI — Amenities and Accessibility (cosi.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Social story / visual guide | Not documented (not documented) COSI — Amenities and Accessibility (cosi.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Advance / desensitisation visits | Not documented (not documented) COSI — Amenities and Accessibility (cosi.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Low-crowd times | Not documented (not documented) COSI — Amenities and Accessibility (cosi.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Lighting | Not documented (not documented) COSI — Amenities and Accessibility (cosi.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Noise / music notes | Not documented (not documented) COSI — Amenities and Accessibility (cosi.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Certifications held (as published by the venue) | Not documented (not documented) COSI — Amenities and Accessibility (cosi.org) · 2026-10-28 |
Before you go
- Sensory bags / kits: Free Sensory Bags checked out at the Guest Services Desk with a photo ID: noise cancelling headphones, visual schedules, fidgets, and bubbles; items are sanitized after each use. — COSI — Amenities and Accessibility (cosi.org), 2026-10-28
- Quiet room / quiet space: Calming Room on the first floor near the Guest Services desk, free for overstimulated children and individuals, available whenever COSI is open. — COSI — Amenities and Accessibility (cosi.org), 2026-10-28
Questions families ask about this place
Does COSI have sensory bags or kits?
Free Sensory Bags checked out at the Guest Services Desk with a photo ID: noise cancelling headphones, visual schedules, fidgets, and bubbles; items are sanitized after each use. (Source: COSI — Amenities and Accessibility (cosi.org), last checked 2026-10-28.
What sensory provisions does COSI document?
COSI's own published pages document: Quiet room, Sensory bags / kits. Each provision on this page names its source and the date we checked it (2026-10-28). Provisions the venue does not publish show as "not documented" — that means unpublished, not necessarily absent.
Does COSI run dedicated quiet hours?
No dedicated quiet hours from COSI appear in the published material we checked on 2026-10-28. Ask the venue about its quietest times instead — several venues run informal quieter sessions they never publish.
Is this your listing?
Claim this listing free to correct anything here, add photos, and complete the details the public record leaves blank — 8 items are currently marked "not documented" on this page. Claiming never buys a higher evidence tier: tiers are earned by documentation, checked the same way for everyone.
Source & freshness
Source: COSI — Amenities and Accessibility (cosi.org) · Last checked: 2026-10-28
Report a change or an error — reports are checked and logged on this page.
Change log
- 2026-10-28 — Initial record from venue's published accessibility/program page.
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COSI — visit-prep card
Tier A — Confirmed on official source · Last checked 2026-10-28 · Source: COSI — Amenities and Accessibility (cosi.org)
- Address
- 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
- Phone
- 614-228-2674
- Sensory program page
- https://cosi.org/visit/amenities-and-accessibility
Key facts
- Sensory bags / kits: Free Sensory Bags checked out at the Guest Services Desk with a photo ID: noise cancelling headphones, visual schedules, fidgets, and bubbles; items are sanitized after each use.
- Quiet room / quiet space: Calming Room on the first floor near the Guest Services desk, free for overstimulated children and individuals, available whenever COSI is open.
Questions to ask before you order
- Do you run dedicated quiet hours or low-stimulation sessions, and when?
- Are staff trained in sensory needs, and who is the best person to ask for on the day?
- Is there a social story, sensory map or preview video we can look at together before we visit?
- Can we do a short practice or familiarisation visit before the real one?
Sensory provisions, quiet hours, and programs change without notice. Information here is sourced and dated, but always confirm with the venue before visiting — especially before travelling for a scheduled sensory program.