Reimagine the Experience

Colorful drawing shows large shark hanging from ceiling and new underwater themed exhibition display

Reimagine the Experience

The South Carolina State Museum is embarking on an ambitious new journey to “re-imagine” its exhibition galleries.

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Reimagine the Experience

The South Carolina State Museum is embarking on an ambitious new journey to “re-imagine” its exhibition galleries.

Colorful drawing depicts kids participating in hands-on experiments in the proposed Innovation Lab space

Reimagine the Experience

The South Carolina State Museum is embarking on an ambitious new journey to “re-imagine” its exhibition galleries.

Colorful drawing shows large shark hanging from ceiling and new underwater themed exhibition display

Reimagine the Experience

The State Museum is working on something exciting . . . 

New Exhibitions, Experiences & Stories from South Carolina

This collaborative project will allow the museum to feature more of its extensive collection and renew over 150,000 square feet with updated permanent exhibitions and immersive multimedia experiences which highlight the fascinating stories and people throughout South Carolina’s history. Through these new spaces and engaging explorations of objects, the museum will offer guests the opportunity to connect with each other and the many communities that call our state home. 

Featured additions will include: 

  • New immersive exhibitions and exciting multimedia experiences. 

  • Hands-on education spaces and state-of-the-art collection storage 

  • In-depth explorations of artifacts, natural history specimens and fossils, and art from the museum’s collection. 

  • More people and their stories represented from across South Carolina 

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(Meegan Kane. Public Programs Producer, South Carolina State Museum) "We're working on something exciting."

(Colonel Claude J. Eichelberger. Board Member, South Carolina State Museum Foundation) "Something new."

(Meegan) "A vision."

(Colonel Eichelberger) "A plan to reimagine your experience at the State Museum."

(Meegan) "And embark on the largest upgrade of our exhibition galleries in our history. This past year we listened, asking people from across the state to help guide this ambitious project forward. They encouraged us to think bigger, be braver, and find new ways to share the numerous stories of South Carolina."

(Colonel Eichelberger) "So we did."

(Meegan) "Don't worry. The shark is sticking around!

(Colonel Eichelberger) "From immersive multimedia experiences that highlight South Carolina's history, to engaging explorations of objects that help people connect with the past. We're working to become the place for South Carolinians to share and learn from one another, examine our complex shared history, and build a better future together with a focus on diversity and accessibility." 

(Meegan) "To be successful, we will "Reimagine the Experience," and we need your help.

(Colonel Eichelberger) "Your voices and your stories are shaping the future of your State Museum."

(Meegan)"We're listening."

(Colonel Eichelberger) "Join us on this exciting journey as we work together to build a space for all of South Carolina's people and their stories."

Share your Thoughts: wearelistening@scmuseum.org