Our facilities include some of the most memorable wedding ceremony sites in South Carolina. When you use our meeting facilities, you will have the privilege of working with the event planners of South Carolina State Museum. 

Blue Marlin  Catering, our on-site caterer, can satisfy all of your food and beverage needs.

(click on blue type below to take a virtual tour of each area)

Vista Room
A multipurpose room that holds up to 200 in a variety of seating styles for conferences, meals or receptions. It is equipped with up-to-date audiovisual equipment. The kitchen is adjacent to the room.

Auditorium
An impressive location for large groups, the auditorium holds up to 236 people. Equipped with stadium seating and world-class audiovisual capabilities this room is ideal for high-impact presentations.

Atrium
One of the larger event halls in Columbia, this space will accommodate up to 600 for a reception. This unique setting is available in the evenings for private receptions or during the day for public events.


Red/Blue Rooms
These classrooms are available for small group meetings or may be used as breakout space for conferences. The rooms will accommodate from 20 – 40 people depending on room set-up

Crescent Cafe
The Cafe can be rented for additional seating during your evening event.


Education Hallway
The Education Hallway is an attractive setting for small receptions.

Charleston Courtyard
The Courtyard provides a beautiful setting for parties and receptions for up to 50 guests. Located on our cultural history floor, it recreates the feel of historic Charleston, South Carolina.


Nature Space
A multipurpose room that can be used as a breakout space during meetings and can also be used for childrens birthday parties.

Some of our many benefits include:

• Museum event coordinator
• Exceptional customer service
• Comprehensive audio/visual media services
• Well-equipped catering kitchen
• Free gallery and exhibit access with daytime rentals
• Ample free parking
• Fully accessible to the mobility impaired
• Cotton Mill Exchange museum store.

For more information please call (803) 898-4922 or email: facilityrental@scmuseum.org