Support the Museum
There are a variety of ways to support the State Museum from volunteering to becoming a member, making a donation, and more.
Donate
Donations to the South Carolina Museum Foundation are 100% tax deductible. To make your donation online, click the button below. You can also donate by phone at (803) 898-4920 or mail a check to the State Museum Foundation, 301 Gervais St., Columbia, S.C., 29201.
Other Ways to Support Our Mission
From membership to volunteering, making donations or becoming a Community Partner - there are a variety of ways to support your State Museum.
Museum Membership
South Carolina State Museum membership is a great way enjoy a full year of museum programs, exhibitions, events, discounts and more, all while supporting the museum and its mission to educate and inspire. Members receive free general admission all year, event and camps discounts, and more.
Community Partner
This annual corporate membership offers businesses and their employees special benefits, along with the opportunity to show your company as a strong supporter of the arts, sciences, and culture of South Carolina.
Planned Giving - The Lipscomb Society
The Lipscomb Society is a planned giving program that provides for the future of the of the South Carolina State Museum. Individuals can share in the vision and leadership of the Lipscomb Family by remembering the State Museum in their wills. Any donor who notifies the South Carolina Museum Foundation of a planned gift to the Foundation automatically becomes a Lipscomb Society member.
Volunteer
Lead tours, assist with research or support museum staff - the State Museum could not exist without our amazing volunteer team.
Meet the State Museum Foundation
Learn more about the State Museum Foundation, their mission, and their staff and Board members.