Four story building with glass walls with large dome inside. Dome is lit up in blue and white with snowflakes and the museum logo on the side.
Event

Holiday Planetarium Lighting

Join us as we officially 'light up' the planetarium dome for the holiday season! 

Museum Hours

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

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ASL Interpretation
Included with Admission
Suitable for All Ages
Wheelchair Accessible
Event Date
Thurs., Dec. 5 from 4 - 7 p.m.

Kick off the holiday season with this special evening event at the State Museum!

  • Enjoy extended hours to explore museum exhibition galleries.
  • See Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D and experience the new planetarium show, Áróra. Select shows include American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation (schedule below) *
  • Meet Santa
  • Participate in a fun holiday craft for the kids
  • Experience night-sky observing in the Boeing Observatory (weather permitting)
  • Shop in the museum store
  • Live music from Cola Jazz
  • Grab a delicious bite from The Crescent Café by The Food Academy
  • American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter available from 5 - 7 p.m.

 

Light Up the State Museum for the Holidays

At the end of the evening join us as we officially “light” the planetarium dome with a special holiday display for the season. Courtesy of our friends at Ambient Media.

 

PLUS,

Museum General Admission for this event is PAY-AS-YOU-MAY on this special evening

Set your own general admission price - $1, $5, $10 or free – it is your choice! General admission includes access to all four floors of exhibition space.

 

4D and Planetarium shows are $5 each ($4 for members). Shows have limited capacity and advance online show ticket purchase is strongly encouraged as shows can sell out.

Proceeds from PAY AS YOU MAY general admission will go to the South Carolina State Museum Foundation in support of museum educational programs.

Admission

Gen. Admission: Pay-As-You-May

Show Tickets: $5 gen. public | $4 members

Advance online show ticket purchase is strongly encouraged as shows can sell out.

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We strive to host events that enable all individuals, including those with disabilities, to engage fully. Please let us know if you have any requests that may make your experience with us a better one. Click here to view our accessibility offerings.

Show Schedule

Planetarium

Áróra: 5 p.m. (Includes ASL Interpretation) | 6 p.m.

4D Theater

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D:  

5:30 p.m. (Includes ASL Interpretation) | 6: 15 p.m. (Includes ASL Interpretation)