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  • General admission is only $1 for guests on the first Sunday of every month

    South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, United States

    First Sunday Sunday, July 2 |  Noon - 5 p.m. General admission to the South Carolina State Museum is only $1 for guests on First Sunday! Included in general admission, guests can explore four floors of South Carolina art, cultural history, natural history and science/technology, including the Boeing Observatory and the Robert B. Arial Collection of Historical Astronomy located on…

  • Friday Night Laser Lights returns this weekend with two new shows featuring the music of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé

    South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, United States

    Guests are invited to see their favorite songs from two of the world's biggest artists set to a dazzling display of lasers inside the museum's 55-foot digital dome planetarium. In addition to the laser light shows, guests will be able to buy food from local food truck, Chuckie Cheezz Steakz and Hoagies, and purchase craft…

    $10.00

  • Celebrate “Baseball Day at the State Museum” on July 22

    South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, United States

    With baseball season in full swing, the museum invites its guests to celebrate America’s pastime with special baseball themed activities and presentations on Saturday, July 22. Inspired by the museum’s current exhibition, The 521 All-Stars: A Championship Story of Baseball and Community, “Baseball Day at the State Museum” offers a fun escape from the summer heat…

  • Accessibility Morning- Halloween Fun

    South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, United States

    Saturday, October 14 |  9 - 11 a.m. Guests who are neurodiverse, autistic or have other disabilities are invited to wear their costumes, enjoy allergy-free trick-or-treating and experience the museum at their own pace. This program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, young adults and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and…

  • Fright Night Laser Lights

    South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, United States

    Enjoy a frightful night at the State Museum with special laser shows experiences available for one night only. Guests are invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's iconic album, Dark Side of the Moon, and see their favorite songs from the popular series, Stranger Things, set to a stunning display of lasers within the museum's planetarium.…

  • State Museum Marks 35th Anniversary with Birthday Celebration on November 4

    South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, United States

    General admission will be free for the day, which includes special performances, a new exhibition and more. The South Carolina State Museum will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Saturday, November 4 with a special day featuring free general admission, live music and dance performances, behind-the-scenes tours of collections storage, a new exhibition and much more.…

  • Accessibility Morning

    South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, United States

    Guests who are neurodiverse, autistic or have other disabilities are invited to experience the museum at their own pace. This program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, young adults and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience at the museum. During this event, guests may meet a character from The…

  • Holiday Planetarium Lighting

    South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, United States

    Explore the museum after-hours and kick off the holiday season The special event includes a chance to meet Santa, see holiday shows, explore exhibitions, shop in the store and more. Showing this evening will be the new digital dome planetarium experience, Áróra, and the returning favorite Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D. Guests are invited to stick around till the end of…

    $5.00

  • Accessibility Morning – Meet Santa

    South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, United States

    Guests who are neurodiverse, autistic or have other disabilities are invited to meet Santa, enjoy a sensory-friendly holiday show and experience the museum at their own pace. This program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, young adults and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience at the museum. During…

  • Cotton Mill Exchange Open for Holiday Shopping

    South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, United States

    The Cotton Mill Exchange is the perfect place to find unique SC-themed gifts for family and friends this holiday season. The museum's newly renovated 4,000 square foot store features a specular range of items representing South Carolina, from locally-produced food products, hand-made jewelry, art and much more. State Employees and museum members are invited to enjoy…