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November 2023 by Kira Vasko
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum is relatively accessible. The entrance to the building has long ramps that are not too steep for those in a wheelchair or in general who cannot use the stairs. They have accessible entrances that can open automatically into the building however they lack it when entering the actual museum as well as the doors that lead to the restroom. There is an elevator that allows for access to the second floor where it is located as well.Within the actual museum I like that signing in is at a lower table with an opening to sit at like a desk as well as all the displays that are on stands are easily visible.Overall the museum is accessible, however, it could use some improvements to be fully accessible.
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May 2023 by Sam M
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum is a really neat, free feature on OSU's campus. We stopped by on Friday and had a great time. There are parking garages on campus just a short walk from the museum building, and we paid $10.00 for event parking (probably due to the graduation weekend).The museum is on the 2nd floor, and had a few featured exhibits on display - 3 rooms total. While not huge, it's still really enjoyable to walk around and see what they have. Pictures were allowed in some spots. There was a fun variety of art, a lot that was very nostalgic! I think there's also a reference library people can check out, but by appointment.I would absolutely recommend people stop by the cartoon museum if they're in Columbus and have the opportunity.
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May 2023 by Joel Bailey
Very nice museum dedicated to the history of cartoons. The displays are nicely and clearly labeled, and it's very cool to be able to see original drawings from some of the biggest names in comic history, like Schultz and Watterson. I've been a Calvin and Hobbes fan since I was a kid, and it was awesome to be able to see actual originals from the strip.We visited during the exhibit for Bill Blackbeard's collection, which was an amazing story of someone who collected an incredible amount of comics and cartoons from newspapers over several decades. It was a very interesting exhibit.If you're a fan of cartoons or comics, I'd definitely recommend a visit. It's a very well curated and set up exhibit.
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April 2023 by Shawn F.
A pretty cool (& free to visit) museum in the heart of the OSU campus area, the museum is arguably small, but still packs in quite a bit to see throughout its multiple galleries. I'd been meaning to come for years, but had tried to time it to the appeal of whatever rotating exhibition they were putting on at the time. I'm still LIVID I missed a Peanuts-themed exhibit celebrating the work of Charles Schulz last fall. However, this weekend, I was in the area for the Disney Animation Immersive Experience nearby, & figured finally stopping by here would be appropriate. The current exhibition, running through next month, focuses on the history of newspaper comic strips.The first floor of the building where the museum is located features its library. The museum galleries are on the second floor, as is the Jean & Charles Schulz Lecture Hall. I popped my head in to take a look at the classroom. Sadly, though probably for the best, there are no marble busts of Charlie Brown & Snoopy on display.
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October 2022 by Tommy Hobson
Cute but small exhibit
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October 2022 by Gwen W.
Super cool, especially love the cartoon paraphernalia and toys!! Their current exhibit "Celebrating Sparky: Charles M. Schulz and Peanuts", focused on Snoopy and his friends through the years. I grew up in the hay day of Snoopy, so I loved looking through all the comics of my yesteryear. I loved the pullout drawers in the front room showing all sorts of old comics and graphic novel rough draft renderings. It was really interesting how some quite old comic drawings where extremely intricate and very detail-oriented knights, castles and princesses, compared to, say, Calvin and Hobbes, all the way to very simple-drawn strips that focus on minimalism. I don't have time to check out the gift shop, which is across the way inside the Werner Art Museum, so I definitely want to make a return visit. PS, entry is free, but parking is around $7/hour in the Union garage (it's the closest one). I'd love to make that visit during their annual Comic Crossroads weekend event, with tons of special talks, activities and learning experiences; this event sounds like a must-see!!
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October 2022 by Ishmael Ahab
I try to stop here every time I'm in Columbus to see the wonderful collection they have
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July 2022 by Victor Johnson
Very cool, so much history and interesting pieces. You could easily spend hours especially if you are into cartoon artworks.It's a free museum so it is a must see you won't be disappointed
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May 2022 by Jonnyreverb
A Columbus treasure, and a "must see" for any cartoon or animation fan. Their collection includes original frames from "Gertie the Dinosaur" (1914), "Calvin and Hobbs" (1985-1995), Charles Schultz, and just about anyone you can name.
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April 2022 by Max Z
A very interesting and in-depth experience!
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March 2022 by Jean Pitman
brilliant, intimate; one of my all time favorite museums in the world
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January 2022 by Beth Gilman
We had a very nice time!!
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December 2021 by Owen Kabelitz
Though small, the actual comics on display are very interesting. The whole museum gives off a very wholesome vibe.
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December 2021 by Stephen Francia
Can't say enough of how amazing this place is! Go check it out now!
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November 2021 by John F. Kelly
Largest collection of original cartoon and comic art in the world, with wonderful and passionate and knowledgeable staff. One of this country’s great treasures.
