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Open today from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
South Carolina State Museum301 Gervais StreetColumbia, SC 29201
Get Directions Join baby Bunji, an Australian green sea turtle, as she navigates the dangers of life at sea, growing into a thriving adult along the way in Turtle Odyssey 4D.
What's Happening at the Museum
Sat., Sept. 14, 2024 | 9 - 11 a.m. Meet Cookie Mouse and more during this special morning designed for guests who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience.
Fri., Sept. 20 | 6 - 10 p.m. Enjoy special shows featuring lasers choreographed to iconic music inside the museum’s 55ft digital dome BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Planetarium.
Sat., Sept. 21 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Sept. 21 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | In partnership with Chef Amethyst Ganaway, celebrate indigenous and African American culinary traditions, discuss "third spaces" for Black communities in the Upstate and enjoy a cooking demonstration.
Harvesting Heritage Event Series
Coming in Fall 2024, Chef Amethyst Ganaway and the State Museum will present a new event series exploring South Carolina foodways.
Explore Exhibitions
Shared Sacrifice: South Carolina in World War II
This new exhibition explores the powerful stories of South Carolina men and women who contributed to the war abroad and at home.
Accessibility at the Museum
The South Carolina State Museum is committed to providing accessible and inclusive experiences for our guests.
Featured Articles
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.