Franklin County Coroner's Office

Today’s the big day! Stop by the Coroner’s Office booth, #43 at the COSI - Center of Science and Industry Big Science Festival for some fun, forensic science activities and meet a few of our staff.

We still have availability for guided public tours today and tomorrow of the Forensic Science Center. Click the link below to register!

Tour of the Franklin County Coroner's Office | COSI Science Festival April 29, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Community members will have the opportunity to tour our facility and learn how our teams serve the public through science and investigation.

Public tours of the Franklin County Coroner’s Office are off to a great start for COSI - Center of Science and Industry Science Week! We still have available time slots today and tomorrow.

During National Donate Life Month, our office reflects on the profound impact of organ and tissue donation. We are deeply grateful for our partnership with Lifeline of Ohio, whose dedication helps turn loss into lifesaving hope. Together, we honor donors and their families while supporting the gift of life in our community.

Come join us at the Big Science Festival hosted by COSI - Center of Science and Industry on Saturday, May 2 from 11-5pm!

Have you always been interested in touring the Franklin County Coroner's Office? We are partnering with COSI - Center of Science and Industry in honor of COSI Science Week, April 29-May 2.

Sign up at the registration link below to reserve your free timeslot to visit and tour the Forensic Science Center!

Our tour times are listed below:

Wed. 4/29: 2:00-3:00pm or 4:00-5:00pm
Thurs. 4/30: 2:00-3:00pm or 4:00-5:00pm
Fri. 5/1: 2:00-3:00pm or 4:00-5:00pm

And don't forget the BIG COSI SCIENCE FESTIVAL is on Saturday, May 2 from 11:00-5:00pm outside of COSI. Stop by our booth to meet some of our staff and participate in fun, science activities!

Tour of the Franklin County Coroner's Office | COSI Science Festival April 29, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Community members will have the opportunity to tour our facility and learn how our teams serve the public through science and investigation.

We’re grateful and proud to partner with the Columbus Division of Fire to bring hands on fire extinguisher training to our team at the Coroner’s office. Building confidence, safety, and readiness one lesson at a time 🔥🧯

Columbus artist Colleen Scott learns how to love herself again – Matter News ‘Redirected Pathways,’ which kicks off with an opening reception at the Franklin County Coroner’s Office on Thursday, April 2, centers on work created both pre- and post-sobriety, capturing a personal evolution that speaks to a range of universal concepts.

National Criminal Justice Month was established in 2009 by the U.S. Congress to promote societal awareness regarding the causes and consequences of crime, as well as strategies for preventing and responding to crime. The positive collaboration between the Coroner's Office and the Columbus Division of Police allows us to better the lives of our community.

Happy National Doctors' Day. As a forensic pathologist, work often happens quietly, out of the spotlight, yet carries immense importance. Our Doctors speak for those who no longer can, bringing truth, clarity, and dignity in moments where answers matter deeply. Their dedication requires not only exceptional skill and precision, but also strength, integrity, and compassion. It’s a path few choose, and even fewer can walk with the level of commitment that they bring each day. Thank you to our Doctors!