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Museum Open Late this Thursday 9/14!
The Billy Ireland Museum Galleries will be open until 7:00pm this Thursday, September 14, 2023, as part of the OSU Arts District Open House, organized by the Wexner Center for the Arts. More information is here: https://wexarts.org/special-events/wex-open-house-2023
Read MoreLimited Parking-Saturday, September 9, 2023
Due to the first OSU home football game, on Saturday, September 9th, many parking garages are full or closed. Visitor parking may be available in the following locations: SafeAuto Garage: 1585 Westpark Street Columbus OH 43210 https://osu.campusparc.com/find-parking/safeauto-garage/ Carmack Lot: 999-1049 Carmack Rd. Columbus, OH 43210 https://osu.campusparc.com/find-parking/carmack-lot-5/ Additional street parking may be located on the […]
Read MoreReading Room Closures and Limited Seating for Autumn 2023
The Lucy Shelton Caswell Reading Room will have limited seating or be closed Fall Semester 2023 during the following dates and times: Friday, September 8 @ 9am-12:30pm: ACCAD 3350 (Closed) Thursday, September 28 @ 12-2pm: CXC Event (Closed) Friday, September 29: CXC Open House (Closed) Thursday, October 12-Friday, October 13: Fall Break (Open by appointment) […]
Read MoreMuseum Galleries Closed July 4, 2023
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum Galleries and Reading Room will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th. The Museum will be open regular hours the rest of the week.
Read MoreMuseum CLOSED May 8 – 23, 2023 for exhibition changeover
The Museum Galleries will be CLOSED Monday, May 8 through Tuesday, May 23, 2023 for a planned exhibition changeover. The galleries will reopen on Wednesday, May 24, with our new exhibition Facing Feelings: The Art of Raina Telgemeier. Sunday, May 7 is the last day to see MAN SAVES COMICS! and The Art of the News.
Read MoreRescheduled for 4/30! CBS Sunday Morning and Bill Blackbeard
Big news! We are thrilled to share that, barring breaking news, this Sunday, April 30, the acclaimed and long-running staple of weekend television, CBS Sunday Morning, is scheduled to feature the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum! The segment is all about our famous San Francisco Academy of Comic Art Collection amassed by the great Bill Blackbeard – totaling over 2.5 […]
Read MoreUpcoming Museum Closure – Sunday, April 9 (Easter)
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Museum galleries will be CLOSED on Sunday, April 9 (Easter).
Read MoreMuseum Galleries Open Tuesdays beginning February 14
The Billy Ireland Museum Galleries will resume regular hours Tuesday through Sunday, 1:00pm to 5:00pm beginning Tuesday, February 14, 2023. For more information on visiting, please see https://cartoons.osu.edu/visit-us/.
Read MoreMuseum CLOSED TUESDAYS starting 1/10/2023
The Billy Ireland Museum Galleries will be closed Tuesdays starting on January 10, 2023. The Musem will be open Wednesdays through Sundays from 1-5pm.
Read MoreSeason’s Greetings from the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum!
2022 has been an exciting year for us at BICLM! As of October, we returned to our pre-pandemic number of gallery visitors, and have greatly enjoyed hosting in-person programs again to reunite with old friends and welcome new guests. Year in Review We started the year with the continuation of our 2021 exhibits, Power Lines: […]
Read MoreClosure for Winter Break – Dec. 23, 2022–Jan. 2, 2023
In observance of the holidays and due to Ohio State University’s campus-wide closure, the museum galleries will be closed from Friday, December 23, 2022 through Monday, January 2, 2023. The galleries will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 (open 1-5 pm). The Reading Room will be closed Friday, December 23, 2022 through Monday, January 2, […]
Read MoreMuseum Closure Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Billy Ireland Museum will be closed on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. This is a planned closure and regular hours will resume on Thursday, December 8 (open from 1:00–5:00 pm). We apologize for any inconvenience.
Read MoreThanksgiving Week Hours & Closures
The museum galleries will be closed on Thursday, November 24, Friday, November 25, and Saturday, November 26, 2022 in observance of the holiday. The galleries will be open on Sunday November 27 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.
Read MoreClosed on Veterans Day
We will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022 in observance of Veterans Day.
Read MoreComics, Security, and the American Mission Conference Nov. 3 & 4, 2022
Virtual keynote featuring Paul Hirsch Thursday, November 3 beginning at 5:30 pm. Click for more information and the link to register. The main conference will take place in person on Friday, November 3 from 10am to 4pm at the Mershon Center, Derby Hall 1039. Click for the full schedule and the link to register.
Read MoreUpcoming Museum Closure – October 24 – November 11, 2022
The Museum Galleries will be closed for three weeks for a planned exhibition changeover from Monday, October 24 through Friday, November 11, 2022. The Museum will reopen with two new exhibitions on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 1:00 pm.
Read MoreSunday, August 14, 2022 – Free workshop for ages 14+!
Students and young adults are invited to create expressive art and designs based on their experiences with the artwork displayed in the BICLM exhibit STILL… Racism in America. Father/daughter cartoonists Brumsic Brandon Jr. and Barbara Brandon-Croft independently created the work shown in STILL between the 1960s and the present day, frequently reflecting on similar themes […]
Read MoreFourth of July Holiday Hours – Museum Closed Sunday, July 3
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum will be open Saturday, July 2 from 1:00–5:00 pm. The Musem will be closed Sunday, July 3. The Reading Room, museum galleries, and offices will be closed Monday, July 4.
Read MoreNew Exhibits Opening Saturday, May 21, 2022! “STILL…Racism in America” and “Celebrating Sparky”
Join us on Saturday, May 21, to celebrate the opening of two new exhibits! Opening reception for STILL… from 6–8 pm, Museum Galleries will open at 1:00 pm. STILL…Racism In America – A Retrospective in Cartoons: Pioneering father/daughter cartoonists Brumsic Brandon, Jr. (1927– 2014) and Barbara Brandon-Croft (1958– ) chronicled the nation’s cultural landscape in their […]
Read MoreSeason’s Greetings from the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum!
2021 presented unique challenges and opportunities as we continued to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. We are proud of the work we accomplished this year in both virtual, physical, and hybrid environments including serving researchers, providing access to our museum exhibits, cataloging our collections, and adapting our teaching and educational programming. These difficult times have emboldened us to explore new methods of providing service to […]
Read MoreClosing for Winter Break – December 23, 2021-January 1, 2022
In observance of the holidays and due to Ohio State University’s campus-wide closure, the museum galleries will be closed from Thursday, December 23, 2021 through Saturday, January 1, 2022. The galleries will reopen on Sunday, January 2, 2022 (open 1-5 pm). The Reading Room will be closed Thursday, December 23, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022. During […]
Read MoreClosings for the Thanksgiving Holiday
The museum galleries will be closed on November 25, 26, and 27, 2021 in observance of the holiday. The Reading Room will also be closed Wednesday, November 24th.
Read MoreCartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC) from September 30-October 3, 2021
BICLM will again be partnering with CXC for their comics art and animation festival. We’ll be hosting Talk & Teach events, guest speakers Brian Walker and Patrick McDonnell, a reception with time to view the exhibits, and an Open House in the reading room featuring original art. Details are available in Events on our website.
Read MoreMasks are now required for ALL visitors to the BICLM galleries and reading room
Due to the OSU policy of requiring masks for all while indoors regardless of vaccination status, we are requiring that our guests wear masks when using our facilities. Forgot your mask? Please ask for one at the the desk.
Read MoreThe Dog Show: Two Centuries of Canine Cartoons opens on June 19!
The Dog Show: Two Centuries of Canine Cartoons promises to be an entertaining and enlightening exhibit for visitors of all ages. It documents the fascination that cartoonists have had with our furry friends. Beginning with political cartoons from the 19th century and moving through to 21st century creations like Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man, over one hundred different characters are showcased. Also on display is Into the […]
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