Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum

The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum connects Columbus to the world of comics and cartoons, showing how ink and humor carry culture across borders.

Experience the Moment

  • Flip through an exhibition of manga and imagine the millions of readers in Tokyo doing the same.

  • Stand in front of a political cartoon and think about how satire challenges leaders around the world.

University District

Year Round with Seasonal Events and Rotating Exhibitions

Vibe Check

The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum is a hidden gem with a truly global reach. It houses the world’s largest collection of comics and cartoons. Exhibits explore how humor, art, and storytelling cross borders, reflecting culture and history in every frame.