South Carolina State Museum

The South Carolina State Museum features four floors of permanent and changing exhibits, a 55ft digital dome planetarium, 4D theater & observatory.

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    (803) 898-4921

  • Website

    scmuseum.org

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Address

301 Gervais St (Huger St) Columbia , SC 29201 United States

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Shannon Edge Holmes

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

Amanda Mauk

Great museum , has enough interactions for children as well . Good for all ages, I love museums and would really enjoy coming back.

Tell Them

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.

Vista Guild

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

C-SPAN

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

FindDinosaurs.com

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

NASA

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

Pam Shuler

Great place to take the kids on a hot summer day. 4D movie was awesome!

Smithsonian Channel

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

Heather Key

Lots of educational exhibits and interactive ones too. A must do! Easy day activity.

Rev

The Racism exhibit was one for the record books I learned so much

Christina magyar

I love there Christmas laver light show and plantatoriom

Carolyn Cooley

4D theatre "Polar Express" is great!

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina

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

James Rabon

Everything!

Tamra Marshall

Many new exhibits ! Majority of the interactive learning computers didn't work :(

Marmar Etheredge

The best 3-D movie ever

Douglas Steimle

Come see all the new cool stuff!

Steve Hart

The Maya exhibit is a must see

J Mack

You need longer than 1 and a half.

Jennifer

Can you find all of the leprechauns hidden throughout the museum 's permanent exhibit galleries ?

Douglas Steimle

Check out the new Historical Astronomy exhibit !

Brewer Leggett

Prepare to walk!

Tamra Marshall

Art !!!!!!!!!

Douglas Steimle

Home school Friday is the 3rd Friday of the month

Douglas Steimle

Last week to see Bodyworlds. Closes 4/15

Dennis Mellen

I love the NASA exhibit !

Faye Daniel

Body Exhibit !!!!

Douglas Steimle

Bodyworlds closes 4/15

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The house calzone is the best! It takes a while, but worth the wait. - Mandi Cox

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Great staff. Fast and efficient. - Pam Shuler