Group Visits
Have a group of 10 or more planning to visit the museum? Book a group visit and receive discounted tickets rates.
Enjoy a Day of Discovery at the Museum
Have a group of 10 or more planning a trip to the museum? Book a group visit together and receive discounted ticket pricing. Come for an hour or stay for a fun-filled day of discovery. Group visits to the State Museum are perfect for camps, daycares, troops, reunions, churches, religious groups, seniors, and more.
Fill out the form to submit your Group Visit Booking Request today!
Are You a School Group? Please see our school field trip opportunities.
Group Ticketing
General Admission
Includes entry to 4 floors of permanent and changing exhibitions. Pricing valid only when booking 10 or more guest.
Adult $11.00
Senior (Ages 62 +) $9.00
Children (ages 3-12) $8.00
General Admission + 1 Show
Museum general admission + ONE planetarium and/or 4D theater show. Pricing valid when booking 10 or more guests.
Adult $15.00
Senior (Ages 62 +) $13.00
Children (ages 3-12) $12.00
General Admission + 2 Shows
Museum general admission + TWO planetarium and/or 4D theater show. Pricing valid when booking 10 or more guests.
Adult $18.00
Senior (Ages 62 +) $16.00
Children (ages 3-12) $15.00
Add-On Experience
Guided Tour Add-On
Experience an in-depth tour of the museum’s exhibitions led by a volunteer docent.
Cost: $15 fee for tour guide
Capacity: Minimum of 10 people
Times: Tuesday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Saturday 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Please note
Guided tour add-ons must be booked at least 4 weeks prior to your visit
Museum Hours
The museum is closed today
Closed Monday
Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday from Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Holiday Hours:
Closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1, 2024
Museum Location
South Carolina State Museum
301 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Museum Maps
Plan your way through our 4 floors of permanent and changing exhibitions, planetarium, observatory and 4D theater.