Virtual Learning
Can't make to the museum for a field trip? Book a virtual learning experience with our museum educators!
The South Carolina State Museum offers FREE interactive virtual learning programs.
Each program is live with a specially trained museum educator with face-to-face interaction and live Q&A sessions.
Current Available Virtual Programs
Stellarium Sky Tour
Get ready to reach for the stars! This live educator-led program will take your students on an adventure in our very own night sky to learn about how the Earth moves, what kind of objects we might be able to see in our night sky, and the difference between stars, planets, and moons. We will use a combination of programs including Stellarium, Worldwide Telescope, and images to help explain these amazing concepts.
Length: 30 mins. (Please note: We do ask schools to block at least 45mins for troubleshooting checks.)
Availability: Tuesdays and Thursdays only, at times customized for your teaching schedule.
Grade Focus: 4th grade but available for all
Observatory Solar Viewing Experience
See a live view of the Sun (weather permitting) from our observatory telescope. If it's cloudy, we have lots of cool space pictures to show. Your students will also interact with our astronomy educators and have a chance to ask their space questions.
Length: 30 mins
Availability: Tuesday through Friday at times customized for your teaching schedule
Grade focus: All
Observatory Night Sky Viewing Experience
Join our observatory manager for a special virtual night sky telescope viewing experience.
Length: 1 hour
Availability: Evenings by arrangement
Grade focus: All
To Book a Virtual Learning Experience
Educational Resources
The State Museum has a variety of resources for educators available from field trip to outreach and more.
