Evening Events

Entrance of museum with large glass front and giant telescope tripod legs visible through glass
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Evening Events

Host receptions, proms, private dinners, holiday parties and more in a unique setting at the State Museum.

Planetarium lobby during evening reception shows the side of the large dome exterior on the left with circular lights projected on it
Rent the Museum

Evening Events

Host receptions, proms, private dinners, holiday parties and more in a unique setting at the State Museum.

Large room lit by string lights and blue spotlights shows drummer and two guitarists performing for seated audience
Rent the Museum

Evening Events

Host receptions, proms, private dinners, holiday parties and more in a unique setting at the State Museum.

Terrace at night with skyline visible in background and string lights set up above three formally set tables
Rent the Museum

Evening Rentals

Host receptions, proms, private dinners, holiday parties and more in a unique setting at the State Museum.

Iconic telescope legs at the South Carolina State Museum are dressed with flowers for a special event.
Rent the Museum

Evening Events

Host receptions, proms, private dinners, holiday parties and more in a unique setting at the State Museum.

Entrance of museum with large glass front and giant telescope tripod legs visible through glass

Evening Events

Host receptions, proms, private dinners, holiday parties and more in a unique setting at the State Museum.

Make it Memorable

The South Carolina State Museum has a variety of spaces available to fit your evening events needs.

From private dinners to large receptions, proms, family events and more, the museum is the ideal spot to host your special occasion. Our historic building, filled with modern elements and unique features, makes for a beautiful and unforgettable event venue.

Our museum special event teams are ready to help make your special event memorable. Submit a Reservation Request Form below to book your date or send us an email to set up an appointment to see our spaces.

 

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Available Spaces

Large space with string lights suspended from ceiling and round tables with silver table cloths, gold chairs and large flower center pieces.
Rental Space
The museum’s expansive lobby embodies the facility’s original mill character through exposed bricks and ceilings, a wooden grand staircase that leads to the mezzanine and more.
Large room with tables set up in u shape facing another line of tables and projector screen
Rental Space
Our Meeting Rooms offer a unique space to host meetings, training sessions and smaller gatherings featuring a variety of amenities such as WIFI access, A/V equipment, and more.
Table with white tablecloth and white dishes with Large white floral arrangement set up in an open space with wood flooring
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The mezzanine’s location on the second floor overlooking the main lobby makes it a perfect location for evening events and receptions.
Terrace at night with skyline visible in background and string lights set up above three formally set tables
Rental Space
Unique, intimate location for exclusive events featuring a historic telescope and a terrace looking over Gervais St. and The Vista.
Planetarium lobby during evening reception shows the side of the large dome exterior on the left with circular lights projected on it
Rental Space
The Planetarium Lobby at the South Carolina State Museum offers an out-of-this-world space for weddings, evening receptions, parties, and more special events.
Three formally set table with the white table cloths and napkins with painted mural of bridge in the background
Rental Space
Named after the mural of the Gervais Street Bridge by local artist Blue Sky that takes up one entire wall, the Vista Room is versatile space that can be used for receptions, parties, meetings and conferences.

Evening Event Image Gallery

Entrance of museum with large glass front and giant telescope tripod legs visible through glass

South Carolina State Museum main entrance at night.

Iconic telescope legs at the South Carolina State Museum are dressed with flowers for a special event.

Main Lobby decorated for special evening fundraising event.

Planetarium lobby during evening reception shows the side of the large dome exterior on the left with circular lights projected on it

Planetarium Lobby set up for evening gala.

Large room lit by string lights and blue spotlights shows drummer and two guitarists performing for seated audience

Blues legend Drink Small performs an evening concert in the Vista Room at the museum.

Terrace at night with skyline visible in background and string lights set up above three formally set tables

Observatory Terrace decorated for a small evening reception.

Table decorated with pink vase and flowers

Mezzanine decorated for Valentine's Day evening event.

Three formally set table with the white table cloths and napkins with painted mural of bridge in the background

Vista Room set for formal reception.

Entrance of museum with large glass front and giant telescope tripod legs visible through glass
Iconic telescope legs at the South Carolina State Museum are dressed with flowers for a special event.
Planetarium lobby during evening reception shows the side of the large dome exterior on the left with circular lights projected on it
Large room lit by string lights and blue spotlights shows drummer and two guitarists performing for seated audience
Terrace at night with skyline visible in background and string lights set up above three formally set tables
Table decorated with pink vase and flowers
Three formally set table with the white table cloths and napkins with painted mural of bridge in the background