The South Carolina State Museum features four floors of permanent and changing exhibits, a 55ft digital dome planetarium, 4D theater & observatory.
301 Gervais St (Huger St) Columbia , SC 29201 United States
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Many different types of historical things found here. Something for everyone. Great interactive displays so kids have fun while learning. Nice gift shop with many SC state items for sale. Clean & safe
Great museum , has enough interactions for children as well . Good for all ages, I love museums and would really enjoy coming back.
The fourth floor displays Civil War swords, guns, and artifacts , along with a full-size replica of the CSS Hunley and a copy of the Ordinance of Secession.
Artista Vista 2012: Abstract Art in S.C 1949-2012, Congaree Art Festival - works of art from more than 40 S.C. painters & sculptors over the past 63 years. Reception 4/26 6 – 8pm w/ refreshments Read more
The museum 's building was once Columbia Mills , which manufactured cotton duck cloth . Learn about the milling system by watching this C-SPAN video. Read more
Perfect weekend destination! This museum has great exhibits and family fun! Learn even more about prehistoric animals, and buy highly detailed dinosaur collectibles by visiting www.FindDinosaurs.com. Read more
The Space Science Gallery features a space suit worn during training by Astronaut Duke on Apollo 16, several instruments that were used on the moon, and an historic Fitz telescope built in 1849. Read more
Great place to take the kids on a hot summer day. 4D movie was awesome!
This Smithsonian Affiliate contains a full-scale reproduction of the H.L. Hunley , the Confederate submarine used to patrol Charleston Harbor during the Civil War . (From Aerial America) Read more
Lots of educational exhibits and interactive ones too. A must do! Easy day activity.
The Racism exhibit was one for the record books I learned so much
I love there Christmas laver light show and plantatoriom
4D theatre "Polar Express" is great!
South Carolina nonprofits can sign up for free workshops through the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina's Carolina Academy for Nonprofits: http://ow.ly/5Usif
Everything!
Many new exhibits ! Majority of the interactive learning computers didn't work :(
The best 3-D movie ever
Come see all the new cool stuff!
The Maya exhibit is a must see
You need longer than 1 and a half.
Can you find all of the leprechauns hidden throughout the museum 's permanent exhibit galleries ?
Check out the new Historical Astronomy exhibit !
Prepare to walk!
Art !!!!!!!!!
Home school Friday is the 3rd Friday of the month
Last week to see Bodyworlds. Closes 4/15
I love the NASA exhibit !
Body Exhibit !!!!
Bodyworlds closes 4/15
Lots of stuff for kids to do and very educational.. My daughter loves it - Parris Preston
Brittany is our tour guide & was SUPERB! - Shannon O
great selection of linens and torches - Brandon Palekas
Really enjoyed the tour (they're offered basically every half-hour during the week), even with a whole class full of elementary-schoolers. - Michael Procton
The house calzone is the best! It takes a while, but worth the wait. - Mandi Cox