More to Explore at OMA 2016 – Saturday Pre-Conference Tours!

There’s too much to see and do in the OMA 2016 host city of Columbus to fit into our two conference days. Get the most out of your visit to the Capital City with the Ohio Museums Association’s Saturday Pre-Conference Tours!

Coming to Columbus a little early for OMA 2016? Not able to make it to the full OMA conference but still want a great OMA 2016 experience? Join us Saturday, April 16 for a full day of exploration and fun at eight of Columbus’ museum gems!

Leave the Driving to us!
Not only does this stand-alone ticket include transportation to all eight museum stops, it also includes lunch at the beautiful Ohio Union, and an afternoon snack!

When: Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: The day will start at OMA2016 Conference Headquarters, the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbus-Worthington at 10 a.m. Stops will include:

• Worthington Historical Society’s Orange Johnson House Explore the 1800’s in one of the oldest residences standing in its original location in central Ohio. This property is the only lifestyle museum in Ohio that portrays both the pioneer period pre-War of 1812 and the more elegant lifestyle of the post-war Federal Period.

• The Ohio State University’s Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center The Hale Center is considered one of the finest Black Cultural Centers in the country, and one of the few with both an academic and cultural focus. The Center includes classrooms, research and reading rooms, a tutorial lab, and two art galleries.
• Thurber House Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Thurber House is the former home of humorist, author and New Yorker cartoonist James Thurber. Now a literary center and museum, the House offers residencies for children’s authors, writing classes and author events.

• Kelton House Museum and Garden The Kelton House interprets urban life and the decorative arts in Columbus, Ohio during the second half of the 19th century, largely through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family.

• Ohio Statehouse Museum The Statehouse Museum Education Center offers five different galleries and exhibits that encourage visitors to participate in the state government process by making decisions, expressing their opinions and comparing viewpoints.
• The Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery The Riffe Gallery showcases the work of Ohio’s artists and the collections of the state’s museums and galleries. On exhibit will be Artists of the Winding Road A–Z/Appalachian Ohio — 7 artists from South East Ohio working in a variety of media.

• Pizzuti Collection The Pizzuti Collection shows exhibitions of contemporary art from the collection of Ron and Ann Pizzuti , and also houses a sculpture garden and public resource library. On exhibit will be US IS THEM, celebrating global artists as social critics – confronting politics, religion, and racism.

• The Ohio State University Urban Art Space OSU Urban Arts Space is an exhibition and performance space for local, national, and international artists and a launching pad for students. Enjoy a “behind the scenes” tour on the gallery’s history, goals, and how they balance being both a teaching and professional gallery!

Attendees will be returned to the DoubleTree By Hilton Columbus-Worthington at the close of the tour.

Visit the Conference page for more information on the OMA 2016 Saturday Pre-Conference tour and for registration details.

We can’t wait to see you in Columbus, Saturday, April 16 for these great tours!