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Gift Membership

A wonderful present for any occasion, gift memberships can be enjoyed all year long

Give the Gift of Membership!

South Carolina State Museum memberships make truly wonderful gifts that friends and family can enjoy all year long! Buy one on your next visit to the museum and receive a gift membership box that includes a special museum mug and a sweet treat.

Membership Benefits include:

  • Free unlimited general admission for one year.
  • Exclusive member previews of special exhibits and other member’s only opportunities including member appreciation events.
  • Free OR discounted show tickets (each ticket is valid for your choice of one 4D theater or planetarium show).
  • Discounted Blockbuster Exhibit admission.
  • 10% discount in the Cotton Mill Exchange.
  • 10% discount in the Crescent Cafe.
  • 20% discounts on museum programs and special museum events.
  • Access to exclusive travel opportunities curated by the Museum Travel Alliance, a consortium of museum and cultural institutions whose members share a passion for cultural travel.
  • Subscription to IMAGES quarterly magazine.
  • Biweekly Member’s e-Newsletters.

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Buy a Gift Membership

Gift Memberships are available at the levels:

Individual

Membership benefits for one named adult, plus:

  • 4 show tickets
  • Opportunity to Add-On Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
$50
Dual

Membership benefits for one adult and one guest, plus:

  • 8 show tickets
  • Opportunity to Add-On a named guest
  • Opportunity to Add-On Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
$80
Family

Membership benefits for two named adults and children or grandchildren under 18 in household, plus:

  • 14 show tickets
  • 10% off Facility Rentals 
  • Opportunity to Add-On a named guest
  • Opportunity to Add-On Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
  • FREE admission for two to over 250 museums nationwide plus member discount in all gift shops (ROAM)
$140
Explorer

Membership benefits for two named adults and children or grandchildren under 18 in household, plus:

  • 18 Show Tickets
  • 4 Guest Passes
  • 10% off Facility Rentals 
  • 20% off Kids Camps
  • Smithsonian Affiliate Membership included
  • FREE admission for two to over 250 museums nationwide plus member discount in all gift shops (ROAM)
  • FREE admission for two at 650+ museums across North America (NARM)
  • Opportunity to Add-On a named guest
  • Inclusion in our Birthday Club with your Birthday on your Membership
$180
Ambassador

Membership benefits for two named adults and children or grandchildren under 18 in household, plus:

  • 24 Show Tickets
  • 6 Guest Passes
  • 2 Friday Night Laser Light Tickets
  • 10% off Facility Rentals 
  • 20% off Kids Camps
  • Smithsonian Affiliate Membership included
  • FREE admission for two to over 250 museums nationwide plus member discount in all gift shops (ROAM)
  • FREE admission for two at 650+ museums across North America (NARM)
  • Opportunity to Add-On a named guest
  • Inclusion in our Birthday Club with your Birthday on your Membership
$300