Museum of Oz returns, Saturday, Sept. 29

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Museum of Oz Returns, Saturday, Sept. 29
The South Carolina State Museum will once again transform into the Museum of Oz,enhanced with even more exciting “Oz” events for the entire family all month. Guests will travel to Oz with daily showings of, The Wizard of Oz 4-D Experience™, enjoy special OZ themed events all month long and adventure through the Magical Maze of Oz as they follow the Yellow Brick Road from a Kansas farm all the way to the Emerald City.

Saturdays in Oz (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.):
Every Saturday in October the museum will host a number of family friendly activities from scavenger hunts, hands-on and educational activities and Wizard of Ozcharacters on-site throughout the museum from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturdays in Oz will kick off, Sept. 29 and end Oct. 27 with the ultimate Wizard of Oz party, complete with snacks, balloon animals, a costume contest, a scavenger hunt with prizes, games and more.

Saturdays in Oz is free with general admission.Tuesdays in Oz (Every Tues., 5 – 10 p.m.):
Guests can experience the Museum of Oz after hours with haunted museum ghost tours at 6:30 p.m., special planetarium shows like Skies over Oz at 6 p.m. andHalloScream Laser Lights at 7 p.m., night sky observing and The Wizard of Oz 4-D Experience™. The museum will be open late every Tuesday until 10 p.m. General admission for Tuesdays in Oz is 2 for $10 and includes complimentary apple cider from 6 until 8 p.m.The

Wizard of Oz 4-D Experience™ (Sept. 29 – Nov. 4):
Playing in the Rev. Dr. Solomon Jackson, Jr. 4-D Theater, The Wizard of Oz comes alive as never before in the amazing 16 minute 4-D experience. With digital 3-D and state-of-the-art special effects including wind, lightening and many more surprises, this beloved classic becomes a modern 4-D adventure as the infamous tornado carries guests to the magical Land of Oz.

Activities are included with museum general admission. Planetarium and 4D shows require an additional charge. Visit scmuseum.org to learn more.