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Upcoming Events
Fri., July 19 | 6 - 10 p.m. It is "Ladies Night" during Friday Night Laser Lights at the State Museum! Enjoy the debut of a NEW laser show experience featuring the music of Lady Gaga. Plus, returning shows from Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.
Sat., Aug. 17 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. In partnership with Chef Amethyst Ganaway, Harvesting Heritage is an ongoing event series at the South Carolina State Museum highlighting the past and future of creativity, innovation, and artistry in Black foodways throughout South Carolina.
Sat., Aug. 10, 2024 | 9 - 11 a.m. Meet The Pigeon and more during this special morning designed for guests who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience.
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Astronomy Education Center
The museum is home to a wealth of astronomy related resources, including a state-of-the-art Observatory, a 55ft digital dome planetarium and a collection of antique telescopes.
Explore the Collection
Learn more about the museum's collection featuring more than 1 million objects, artworks, fossils and specimens.
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Museum News
Museum News
The South Carolina State Museum is proud to be part of the Blue Star Museums initiative, a national appreciation program to thank our military families for their service.
Museum News
On Aug. 14, 2024, the South Carolina State Museum completed the first major renovation in its 35-year history with the opening of the BlueCross...
Education
Discover what the 2024 Solar Eclipse will look like in South Carolina and learn how you can safely view it.