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Holidays at the South Carolina State Museum

Visit with family and friends over the holiday break and enjoy special shows, exciting exhibitions and more.

Museum Hours

The museum is closed today

Plan Your Visit

HOLIDAY WEEK SCHEDULE, DEC. 30 - JAN. 5, 2025

Mon. - Tues., Dec 30 - 31: Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Weds., Jan. 1: CLOSED | Thurs., Jan. 2 - Sat., Jan. 4th: Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sun., Jan. 5th: Open 12 - 5 p.m.

Special Shows

Planetarium
Explore the beauty of the Northern Lights in Áróra, an immersive planetarium experience exploring these mystical lights in 4K.
4D Theater
NEW SHOW! Dolphins, sharks, whales and seals converge to feast along the breathtaking South African coast in this great spectacle brought to life by...
4D Theater
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D returns to the State Museum for holidays! Experience this holiday classic like never before with immersive effects...

Current Changing 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

More to Explore

State-of-the-art public observatory features a historic 1926 Alvan Clark refracting telescope with daily solar observing opportunities and more
Explore the exciting history of South Carolina through 4 floors of fascinating displays on dinosaurs, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and...