Here's a look back at COSI's opening day as it celebrates its 60th anniversary

COSI opened to the public on March 29, 1964... and, of course, 10TV News cameras were there.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sixty years ago, COSI opened its doors at Columbus’ Memorial Hall, introducing interactive science exhibits to thousands of Ohioans., the center held science demonstrations, a balloon drop, a giant cloud ceremony and handed out posters commemorating 40 years of Rat Basketball.Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther honored the center with a proclamation, recognizing the center's work and the milestone.

When walking into COSI for the first time on March 29, 1964, visitors were greeted with the swinging pendulum that counts down the hours and demonstrates that the Earth rotates on an axis. Today, the iconic Foucalt Pendulum remains at the front of the building and is one of the first science exhibits guests encounter.The original COSI pendulum can be found in the history of COSI exhibit in the center’s progress galley.

When it received the necessary funding, approvals and additional help, it opened and was an instant hit.

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