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Exterior cement pillars with the engraved name of Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum

Visiting Billy Ireland

The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum galleries and reading room are open to the public and admission is free.

Location

Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
110 Sullivant Hall
1813 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43210

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Today's Hours
  • Museum Gallery: Closed
  • Library Reading Room: Open by appointment
  • Office Hours: Open by appointment. Call 614-292-0538 to schedule.
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Location and Hours

See a full list of the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum hours and details regarding open house and upcoming closures of our reading room, museum galleries and office.

Please note

You will be asked to place coats, backpacks, large purses and bags, and umbrellas in designated areas at the entrance to the galleries or in lockers provided in the gallery or on the main floor. Non-flash photography in the galleries is permitted.

Things to Know for Your Visit

Entry to the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum is located on the North side of Sullivant Hall (Campus Map). The reading room (Room 100) is on the West (right) side of the lobby, the office suite (Room 110) is located on the East (left) side, and the galleries, Will Eisner Seminar Room, and Jean & Charles Schulz Lecture Hall are located on the second level.

 

Map of Sullivant Hall entrance off of N. High St.

A profile view of a woman observing framed cartoons in Billy Ireland's museum.

Museum Gallery

Our exhibitions highlight the depth, creativity, and cultural significance of cartoon and comics history. The museum features a permanent display of highlights from our collection in the Treasures from the Collections exhibit in the Walker Gallery, as well as rotating exhibit galleries that showcase a variety of themed exhibitions. There’s always something new to discover!

A man and woman looking at a hard cover comic book with several shelves of books behind them.

Library Reading Room

The Lucy Shelton Caswell Reading Room is the gateway for all patrons to access our rich collections. As a land-grant institution with a mission of public service and accessibility, our reading room is free to access and open to all—from families and artists to international scholars, K-12 classes, and beyond.

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