Museum Newsroom: Overnights at SCSM; Second Shift Twosday Jan. 5
January 4, 2016
Laser Fun and Night Sky Viewing during Second Shift Twosday Jan. 5
Grab your friends and visit the museum after-hours to observe the night sky during Second Shift Twosday at the South Carolina State Museum. The Boeing Observatory is open until 8 p.m. for an up-close look at the moon, planets and more. Please note: observatory viewing is dependent on clear skies.
Also, don’t miss a live sky tour at 6 p.m. and Laser Fun at 7 p.m. in the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Planetarium. Please note: Laser shows contain bright, flashing lights that may cause discomfort to those with light sensitivity or other pre-existing conditions.
The entire museum is always open during Second Shift Twosdays, which takes place every Tuesday evening from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit scmuseum.org to learn more.
Announcing New 2016 Dates for Overnights in the State Museum
The SC State Museum is excited to offer new overnight and late-night opportunities for groups to experience a “night at the museum”. From exploring space in the planetarium and viewing deep sky objects in the observatory to getting hands-on STEM experiences while creating drawing robots and rockets, there is something new for everyone in your troop or group. Early registration is recommended. Visit scmuseum.org for more information, dates and pricing.
Connect with Us
We would be happy to work with you to set up a story or provide you with more information about any of the items listed above. For more information, please contact our public relations manager, Jared Glover, at (803) 348-6010 (c), (803) 898-4948 (o) or[email protected].
About the South Carolina State Museum: As the state’s largest and most comprehensive museum, the South Carolina State Museum, offers a unique, entertaining and educational experience to visitors throughout its 225,000 square foot facility located in the heart of downtown Columbia’s Congaree Vista. The State Museum is housed in one of its largest artifacts, an 1894 former textile mill listed on the National Registrar of Historic Places. In addition to beautiful meeting spaces throughout the facility, guests can explore outer space in one of the largest planetariums in the Southeast, watch an interactive 4D movie and look through a vintage telescope in a one-of-a-kind observatory. These exciting opportunities are all in addition to the four floors of South Carolina art, cultural history, natural history and science/technology. Visit scmuseum.org to learn more.
