The new location of COSI is great -- parking is easy and relatively inexpensive. The new building is shiny and new. The tickets are very expensive! I recently went to the Titanic Exhibit with my parents, husband, and brother/brother's girlfriend. My brother, the girlfriend, and I are all in our mid/late twenties, while my husband is in his early 30's. The line to get a ticket was horrendously long. We stood in line for 40 minutes as the line was multi-purpose; you could buy season tickets, as well as different types of tickets.
I was appalled at all of the small children running around and leaning on the Titanic's glass exhibition cases (and setting of the alarms!). The children were pushing, yelling, and stepping on other patrons. It was very uncomfortable for us -- and we're used to being around children (large families).
There didn't seem to be enough staff, and there were several exhibition rooms that were empty. I know that COSI has been plagued with money problems...but we'd be willing to pay more for an "over 18 only" night.
I really miss the "old" COSI building -- even though it might not have been so fancy -- it was comfortable, exciting, and bursting with energy. I miss the Coal Mining exhibit!
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