

Mon: Closed
Tue - Fri: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sun: 12 PM - 5 PM
South Carolina State Museum301 Gervais StreetColumbia, SC 29201
803-898-4921
The museum is home to a wealth of astronomy resources and content for guests, educators, researchers and more.
Open today from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
South Carolina State Museum301 Gervais StreetColumbia, SC 29201
Make learning come to life for your students when you book a field trip to the museum. From open exploration to special planetarium experiences...
Make learning come to life for your students when you book a field trip to the museum. From open exploration to special planetarium experiences...
Make learning come to life for your students when you book a field trip to the museum. From open exploration to special planetarium experiences...
Make learning come to life for your students when you book a field trip to the museum. From open exploration to special planetarium experiences...
Make learning come to life for your students when you book a field trip to the museum. From open exploration to special planetarium experiences, museum field trips offer a variety of standards-based content.
The South Carolina State Museum is the perfect destination for field trips!
Plan a visit for your students and choose from a variety of museum field trip experiences that meet K-12 South Carolina educational standards. State Museum field trips offer:
Ready to Book a Visit?
Step One: Check out our helpful Plan Your Visit and Available Programs tabs to learn more about what the museum can offer your students, see pricing information, find helpful exploration guides and more.
Step Two: Submit a request a login for our online booking portal, by clicking below. Please allow up to 3 business days for the request to be processed.
Request Access to the Field Trip Booking Portal
Step Three: Once you receive your login please go to our new booking portal :
Access the Field Trip Booking Portal Login
To book a Homeschool, Out-of-State School and/or for any other questions or concerns, please contact the Group Visits Department.
Interested in scheduling a field trip to the State Museum?
Check out the information below to learn more about pricing and available field trip experiences. Then follow the instructions on the Overview tab to book your visit.
School Field Trip Pricing
The State Museum offers FREE general admission to South Carolina school students. See below for museum general admission prices for school field trips as well as add-on show pricing for the museum’s planetarium and 4D theater theater.
Includes entry to 4 floors of permanent and changing exhibitions.
General Admission: FREE
Planetarium Show: $3
4D Theater Show: $3
General Admission: $5
Planetarium Show: $3
4D Theater Show: $3
General Admission: $5
Planetarium Show: $3
4D Theater Show: $3
Pre-Visit Information & Resources
Please carefully look over the information below before your submitting your online reservation request form.
Field Trip Guidelines
Please download and review the document below before your scheduled museum visit.
Exploration Guides
Created by State Museum educators, these guides will help your students get the most out of exploring the museum galleries.
Exploration Guide for K-2nd Grade – Questions
Exploration Guide for K-2nd Grade – Answer Key
Exploration Guide for 3-5th Grade – Questions
Exploration Guide for 3-5th – Grade Answer Key
Exploration Guide for Middle and High School – Questions
Exploration Guide for Middle and High School – Answer Key
Chaperones
Transportation
The State Museum offers parking for vehicles and buses.
2023-2024 School Year Programs
Educators, it is not too early to plan you museum field trip for the upcoming school year. Remember, our on site field trip experiences are FREE unless otherwise noted. Use the search below to find the perfect options for your students based on grade level and subject.