Visit our neighbors

There are numerous resources within walking distance of campus. In addition, the college has partnered with area businesses and nonprofit organizations to provide students (with a valid CCAD ID) access to free or reduced rate services.

Columbus Museum of Art

CCAD students, faculty, and staff receive free membership and access to museum galleries, special exhibitions, and the resource center (replete with slides, exhibition catalogues, books, reference materials, and artist files) as well as a 15% discount in the museum store and discounts on workshops and lectures. Student or employee ID cards may be required for museum entry and store discounts. To request a resource center appointment or for more information, contact CMA Assistant Registrar Elizabeth Hopkin at 629.0332. www.columbusmuseum.org

Columbus Metropolitan Library

One of the finest library systems in the country can be found just a few blocks from campus. Access millions of books, CD, DVDs, video, and online resources by getting a library card—it's easy and free!

96 S. Grant St., 645.2275 (information line), www.columbuslibrary.org.

The Topiary Park

Just behind the main library at Town and Washington streets, find the wonderful Topiary Park with a larger-than-life topiary of Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on La Grand Jatte."