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Columbus Museums Expand Collections and Research Spaces for Visitors

Updates at the Columbus Museum of Art and other local institutions provide renewed access to collections and new research spaces.

By Columbus Culture Desk · Published July 18, 2026

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The Columbus Museum of Art has secured $3.75 million in public funding for a new roof renovation on its Elizabeth M. and Richard Ross building, replacing a 50-year-old aluminum roof.

These developments at established Columbus institutions create fresh entry points for residents and visitors to engage with art holdings and scholarly resources without needing to travel far within the city.

Columbus Museum of Art

The Columbus Museum of Art secured $3.75 million in public funding for roof work on the Elizabeth M. and Richard Ross building. The project targets the existing 50-year-old aluminum roof. The museum is also scheduled to unveil the new George Bellows Center this fall as a hub for research and exhibitions focused on the American artist and the Ashcan School.

Pizzuti Collection

The Pizzuti Collection of the Columbus Museum of Art in the Short North district reopened to the public on August 28. It now operates with hours of 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, allowing weekend visitors a consistent window to view the collection.

Riffe Gallery

The Riffe Gallery in downtown Columbus shares rarely seen objects from the Columbus Museum collection. Admission remains free, and the gallery maintains hours Tuesday through Sunday for public access to these pieces.

Folk Art Junction Museum

Folk Art Junction Museum has become the first folk art museum to open in Columbus. It is located at Collective Museums, adding a dedicated venue for this category of work within the local cultural landscape.

Visitors can plan trips around the listed hours at the Pizzuti Collection and Riffe Gallery or monitor announcements from the Columbus Museum of Art for the George Bellows Center opening. Checking the institutions' official sites provides the most current details on access and any temporary adjustments.

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