BILLY IRELAND CARTOON LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

COLUMBUS, OH

The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum is located in Columbus, Ohio, and is a research library dedicated to the study of comics and cartoons. The library originally started in 1977 with a donation from Ohio State University alumnus Milton Caniff, who donated his collection of original comic art to the university.

The library has grown over the years, and in 2008, it was renamed the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum in honor of the late Columbus Dispatch cartoonist. The museum houses over 300,000 original cartoons, comics, and graphic novels, making it one of the largest collections of its kind in the world.

The museum also features exhibits that showcase the history and evolution of comics and cartoons, including original art from famous cartoonists such as Charles Schulz, Winsor McCay, and R. Crumb. The museum offers educational programs for people of all ages, including workshops, lectures, and tours.

The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves comics and cartoons. Whether you're a student of the art form or simply a fan, you'll find plenty to explore and enjoy at this fascinating and unique museum.

BILLY IRELAND CARTOON LIBRARY AND MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in COLUMBUS OH. US MID #8403900198

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 6142920538
• website: http://cartoons.osu.edu

BILLY IRELAND CARTOON LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
1813 N. HIGH STREET
COLUMBUS
OH
43210

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