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Open today from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
South Carolina State Museum301 Gervais StreetColumbia, SC 29201
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What's Happening at the Museum
Sat., June 14, 2025 | 9 - 11 a.m. Meet a storybook character and more during this special morning designed for guests who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience.
Fri., June 20 | July 18 | Aug. 15 | Sept. 19, 2025 from 5 - 9 p.m. Explore the State Museum after-hours and enjoy a special movie during this new summertime event series.
Sat., July 26, 2025 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. State Museum members will have exclusive time to explore the blockbuster exhibition.
Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume
New Blockbuster Exhibition | Now Open
Created by the Walt Disney Archives, this critically acclaimed exhibition features 70 costumes, from characters such as Cinderella to Maleficent and more.
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Blue Star Museums Program
As a part of Blue Star Museums, active military and their families are invited to enjoy free general admission to the South Carolina State Museum from Armed Forces Day, May 17, 2025, through Labor Day, September 1, 2025.
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Search the Collections
The museum's expansive collection featuring art, cultural history, science and technology and natural history is now available to search online.
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Accessibility at the Museum
The South Carolina State Museum is committed to providing accessible and inclusive experiences for our guests.
Our State, Our Stories Podcast
Developed to coincide with the museum's 35th anniversary, this new series explores stories that uncover South Carolina's rich past through in-depth looks at the museum's collection, behind-the-scenes peeks, and more.