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MARS: One Thousand One This visually beautiful show brings the reality of Mars exploration to audiences...
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MARS: One Thousand One

MARS: One Thousand One  takes viewers away from planet Earth, into space, and across our solar system to our neighboring planet. This thrilling planetarium experience follows the fictional story of the Mars IRIS 1 mission, a daring 1001-day voyage …
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Baseball Day

Play ball! With baseball season in full swing, stop by the State Museum to celebrate America’s pastime with special baseball themed activities and presentations inspired by the museum’s current exhibition, The 521 All-Stars: A Championship Story of …
Baseball, African American Baseball League, sports history, 521 All Stars Traveling Exhibit
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Journey to Mars in the Planetarium this Summer

  Back by popular demand, MARS 1001 takes viewers away from planet Earth, into space, and across our solar system to our neighboring planet, Mars. Debuting Sat., May 27, this thrilling planetarium experience follows the fictional story of the Mars …
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Disability Pride Day

This special day celebrates those with disabilities with fun, inclusive activities such as a hands-on art project, special tours and shows with ASL interpretation, an Astronomy Touch Zone and more. Disability Pride Day … … This special day …
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SC State Employee Appreciation Week

Thank you State Employees! South Carolina state employees are invited to enjoy 10% off in the Cotton Mill Exchange through Sat., May 13 in celebration of South Carolina Public Service Recognition Week. State employees who are also museum members …
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Teacher Appreciation Week

Thank You South Carolina Teachers! The South Carolina State Museum is excited to celebrate and honor educators from May 8 - 14. The State Museum is celebrating South Carolina teachers from May 8 - 14 with a general admission ticket give away! …
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L.C. Carson and His Concrete City

By Paul Matheny, Director of Collections and Curatorial Affairs Leslie Cosgrove Carson was well known in his community of Orangeburg County, S.C. as a contractor, having spent 47 years working after leaving school during the Depression to help his …
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Member Night at the Museum

Exclusive after-hour access to the museum just for members!  Member Night at the Museum … … Exclusive after-hour access to the museum just for …
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Bindings and Betweens: South Carolina Quilts

This online exhibition traces the history and art of South Carolina made quilts. Featuring pieces from the museum’s collection, the exhibition highlights both the objects and their makers for an in-depth look at the quilt making process and how it …
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The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes

Jan. 18 - Sept. 7, 2020 This popular blockbuster exhibition offered an interactive experience combining science with history and culture to bring to life the historic underpinnings of author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s rich and vibrant stories. Museum …

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Are you interested in bringing your class or a group to a Planetarium show? Please see our Group Visits & Field Trips page !