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Holidays at the South Carolina State Museum

The South Carolina State Museum is the perfect destination for holiday fun with special 4d theater and planetarium experiences, exhibitions, shopping...
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Planetarium

Áróra

Explore the beauty of the Northern Lights in Áróra, an immersive planetarium experience exploring these mystical lights in 4K.
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Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume

Opening May 3, 2025! Created by the Walt Disney Archives, this critically acclaimed exhibition features more than 70 costumes, from characters such as...
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Museum Store

The South Carolina State Museum Store offers a variety of unique items from beautiful linens and jewelry to decorative items for your home or office...
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Museum Hours

Open today from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

South Carolina State Museum301 Gervais StreetColumbia, SC 29201

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Rocky landscape at night with green and purple aurora lights glowing in the dark sky
Planetarium

Áróra

Explore the beauty of the Northern Lights in Áróra, an immersive planetarium experience exploring these mystical lights in 4K.
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Planetarium

Áróra

This full-dome planetarium experience takes guests across remote Icelandic landscapes and into space to find and understand these mystical, eerie...

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Planetarium

Áróra

Explore how these stunning displays of colors have also been seen on other planets and moons throughout our galaxy.

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Planetarium

Áróra

Learn how various communities worldwide have tried to make sense of the Northern Lights by incorporating them into their folktales and mythology.

Explore Exhibitions

Highlighting the 180,000 South Carolinians who served in World War II, this exhibition explores the powerful stories of the men and women who...
Included with Admission
Wheelchair Accessible
Explore the history behind South Carolina astronaut Charles Duke's Apollo 16 lunar mission and learn about scientists and engineers who have...
Suitable for All Ages
Included with Admission
Wheelchair Accessible
Make Some Noise: the Science of Sound engages guests of all ages in an interactive world of sound! Explore the way sound travels, how humans and...
Suitable for All Ages
Included with Admission
Wheelchair Accessible
Rocky landscape at night with green and purple aurora lights glowing in the dark sky

Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume

New Blockbuster Exhibition | Opens May 3, 2025

Created by the Walt Disney Archives, this critically acclaimed exhibition features more than 70 costumes, from characters such as Cinderella to Maleficent and more.

Learn More About This Upcoming Blockbuster Exhibition

Accessibility at the Museum

The South Carolina State Museum is committed to providing accessible and inclusive experiences for our guests. 

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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.

Learn more and subscribe to the podcast