Homeschool hub: Columbus

A 90-minute monthly workshop for homeschool students: hands-on making in the CMA Studio plus inquiry-based time in the galleries, with a new topic each month. Caregivers can drop off in the Studio and relax in the galleries or café. Admission for the student and one adult is included.

• Ages: Grades 1–8
• Cost: $25 per student per workshop ($18 members)
• When: First Wednesday of each month, September–May · 10:30 a.m.–noon

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Educator-led learning stations on themes like glassblowing, plant science and pollinators, explored at your own pace, plus self-led time around the Conservatory. Held four times a year.

• Ages: Designed for grades K–8 (older students welcome)
• Cost: Not listed on source
• When: Quarterly. The fall date (Oct 9) has passed and the next date was not posted yet. · Not listed on source

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Homeschool programs at parks around the county, from creeking adventures to insect and rock studies, with hands-on activities and experiments. Many need no registration.

• Ages: Mostly ages 6–12; all are welcome
• Cost: Not listed on source
• When: Year-round at many parks; see the upcoming-programs list · Not listed on source

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Archaeology-themed homeschool session: students build a layered snack to model Ohio's history from 14,000 BCE to today and learn how archaeologists excavate and date artifacts. Part of the UNESCO-listed Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks.

• Ages: Homeschool students
• Cost: $8 per student; parents free
• When: Fri Oct 30, 2026 (next: Feb 26, Mar 26, Apr 23 and May 28, 2027) · 10:30–11:30 a.m.

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A Magic School Bus-style trip through the solar system where music and science collide: students follow musical clues with the orchestra. About 45 minutes, with a concert guidebook for before and after.

• Ages: Grades 3–6
• Cost: $5 per student or chaperone
• When: Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 10:30 a.m.

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COSI's certified-teacher discount covers homeschool educators: the homeschooling parent gets in free. Children and other guests pay regular admission.

• Ages: Homeschool parent-educators
• Cost: Free for the homeschool educator only
• When: Any open day · Not listed on source

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Check out free admission passes to central Ohio arts and culture groups with your library card, including Columbus Museum of Art passes and tickets to select performances and games.

• Ages: All ages
• Cost: Free with a CML card
• When: While supplies last · Not listed on source

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Free library card for anyone who lives in Ohio. Apply online for instant digital access, or in person for a physical card. The card unlocks Culture Passes and the branch programs on this page.

• Ages: All ages
• Cost: Free
• When: Apply any time · Not listed on source

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A separate library card for teachers, including homeschool instructors who live or work in Ohio, so you can borrow books for school without using your personal card.

• Ages: Homeschool parent-educators
• Cost: Free
• When: Apply any time · Not listed on source

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Michaels' own policy lists "teachers who work in ... home schools" under who qualifies for its 15% teacher discount. Many items are excluded (for example clearance, books, classes and some brands), so check the list on the policy page.

• Ages: For the parent-teacher
• Cost: Free to join (Michaels Rewards)
• When: Year-round
• Proof needed: Verify as a teacher in Michaels Rewards (checked by a third-party service) with a document showing your name, your school or organization, and your status. Michaels says a valid educator ID lets you make 3 purchases while verification finishes.

Apple's Education Sales Policy says any K-12 employee is eligible for education pricing, "including homeschool teachers."

• Ages: For the parent-teacher
• Cost: Education prices (vary by product)
• When: Year-round
• Proof needed: Apple may ask for extra qualifying information before it accepts an order, and it audits education purchases, so keep documents that show you homeschool. Yearly limits apply (for example one MacBook and two iPads per year).