

Now Open
This new exhibition looks at the history of the State Museum, the ambitious projects we have planned in the future, and answers many questions you might have about the museum through dozens of objects reflecting our past present and future.
Why is there a South Carolina State Museum? What was the first artifact that was collected? How do we decide what to collect? How many exhibitions has the museum created and hosted? How many new species have been identified through our natural history collection? Find the answers to these and many other questions through the display of thought-provoking pieces from the museum’s rich and diverse collection, which are often tucked away in storage.
Featured objects include:
This exhibition also highlights current behind-the-scenes projects, including the inventory and digitization of the over 1.1 million objects in our collection, and offers a first look at where the museum will be heading through our Reimagine the Experience project.
Admission
Adult (13-61): $8.95
Seniors (62 +): $7.95
Children (3-12): $6.95
Infants 2 and under: FREE
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Included in this new exhibition will be the historic Turpin Bible recently acquired by the museum. You can learn more about this important object and explore it online now!