Woman and young boy stand in front of dinosaur skeleton as the boy makes a 'Rawr' face with hands up like dinosaur claws in the direction of the woman

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., Rear, Columbia, S.C., 29201.

 

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Phone: 803.898.4920

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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.

The Lipscomb Society is a planned giving program that helps provide 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.

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.

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South Carolina State Museum membership is a great way enjoy a full year of museum programs, exhibitions, events, discounts and more, all while helping to support the museum and its mission to educate and inspire. Members receive free general admission all year, event and camps discounts, and lots more.

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Lead tours, assist with research or even help with administrative duties - the State Museum could not exist without our amazing volunteer team.

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