Valentine's Day 2025 with CMA
Activities from February 9–16
Classic Hollywood Romantic Jazz with the Tony Hagood Quartet
February 9, 2:00–4:00 PM
Capture the glamour of old Hollywood with a focus on jazz standards from classic romance films like Casablanca, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, When Harry Met Sally, Wizard of Oz, Swing Time, Babes in Arms, Unchained, Girl Crazy, Strike Up the Band, Anything Goes, Show Boat, and more! Optional – Dress in your favorite 1920s-1940s attire black tie or glamorous gowns to feel like you are attending a classic Hollywood premiere before Valentine’s Day!
Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Advance registration is recommended to secure your seat.
Art of Cuisine: Valentine’s Day
February 14, 6:00–10:00 PM
First Seating 6:00 PM & Second Seating 8:00 PM
21+
Celebrate love and art this Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable Italian-themed dinner at the Columbus Museum of Art!
Begin your evening with a special presentation of works from the museum’s Italian Renaissance collection by Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Daniel Marcus. Then, indulge in a gourmet six-course meal designed by Chef Laura with a wine pairing in the romantic setting of Edward’s Court.
Tickets for this event include a plated dinner (menu below), wine pairing for each course (option to upgrade to bourbon flight), live entertainment, and access to cash bar with time to explore the open galleries before or after your dinner.
Tickets are $300 for member couples and $325 for nonmember couples, which include a wine pairing. Guests can elevate their experience with an optional bourbon flight for $50 per person. The flight features Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel, Blanton’s Original Single Barrel, Blanton’s Gold Single Barrel, and W.L. Weller Antique.
Tickets for the 6:00 PM seating are sold out!
Couple Tickets for 8:00 PM Seating
6-Course Dinner Menu:
First Course
Foccacia, garlic oil, olive tapenade and sundried tomato spread.
Second Course
Oyster al forno.
Vegetarian option
Giardiniera “calamari” charred lemons, and garlic aioli.
Third Course
Beef carpaccio with aioli, capers, arugula, and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Vegetarian option
Beet carpaccio with pesto, capers and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Fourth Course
Balsamic charred octopus on black garlic anchovy puree.
Vegetarian option
Frico, Italian potato panzerotti with panna acida.
Fifth Course
Beef cheek Ragu with sundried tomato pappardelle and Tuscan fried kale.
Vegetarian option
Wild mushroom pappardelle pasta.
Final Course
Pistachio Tiramisu with orange crème anglaise.
#HeartsForArt
February 11–16
Have a CMA art crush? 💖 😏 🎨
Join us, along with other museums and galleries across the world, in celebrating Valentine’s Day with #HeartsForArt from February 11–16.
This initiative was launched by Columbus Museum of Art and Oakland Museum of California in 2014, Hearts for Art is a fun way for visitors to express their love for art.
Here’s how it works:
- When you visit CMA, pick up a red paper heart at the admission desk and place it in front of a work of art that you love.
- Share your art crush by posting a picture of your favorite work of art across your favorite social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) using hashtag #HeartsForArt and tag @ColumbusMuseum. We’ll share some of our favorites art crushes!
