State Museum to light 55 ft. Pumpkin Planetarium for Halloween
October 1, 2019
Who: South Carolina State Museum
What: The South Carolina State Museum invites the media and public to help celebrate the annual lighting of its Pumpkin Planetarium.
Each year the 55ft. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina planetarium dome is lit by Ambient Media to look like a giant jack-o-lantern. It’s brilliant orange glow can be see from both Huger and Gervais Streets, lighting up the Vista in celebration of Halloween and the Museum of Oz.
Guests will have the opportunity to experience the interactive Magical Maze of Oz, the Wizard of Oz 4D Experience and night sky viewing in the Boeing Observatory.
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Planetarium lighting at 7:45 p.m.
Where: South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
Photo/Video Opp: Pumpkin Planetarium, interactive Maze of Oz, night sky viewing in the Boeing Observatory.
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 greatest artifacts, an 1894 old textile mill full of character and charm. 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.
