Hours & Admission
Find information on ticketing, pricing, operating hours and more.
Admission Options
Select the appropriate Add-On option below to see your choice of planetarium and/or 4D theater shows during your visit. Once you click on the ticket button, you will be prompted to select the date of your visit and the available showtimes you prefer.
Please note: Due to ongoing gallery renovation work, some exhibitions on the 3rd floor are currently closed to the public.
General Admission
Includes entry to 4 floors of permanent and changing exhibits.
| Admission Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult | $13 |
| Senior (Ages 62+) | $11 |
| Children (Ages 3-12) | $10 |
With ONE Show Add-On
General admission + ONE planetarium or 4D show.
| Admission Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult | $18 |
| Senior (Ages 62+) | $16 |
| Children (Ages 3-12) | $15 |
With TWO Show Add-Ons
General admission + TWO planetarium and/or 4D shows.
| Admission Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult | $21 |
| Senior (Ages 62+) | $19 |
| Children (Ages 3-12) | $18 |
Hours of Operation
Museum Galleries
Sun: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Mon: CLOSED
Tues. - Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Museum Store
Sun: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Mon: CLOSED
Tues. - Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Boeing Observatory
Sun: 1 - 5 p.m.
Mon: Closed
Tues. - Fri: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
We strive to host events that enable all individuals, including those with disabilities, to engage fully. Please let us know if you have any requests that may make your experience with us a better one. Click here to view our accessibility offerings.
Museums for All
The State Museum is a participating organization with Museums for All, which offers discounted general admission to guests receiving SNAP, EBT, WIC and / or Medicaid benefits.
Museum Member Admission
Members, please RSVP for the day and time you intend to visit. If you wish to see planetarium and/or 4D shows, you can select the time you wish to attend and then either use your comp attraction tickets or purchase add-on tickets when you arrive.
Member Gen. Admission RSVP
Includes entry into 4 floors of permanent and changing exhibits.
| Admission Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Member Adult | FREE |
| Member Senior (Ages 62+) | FREE |
| Member Children (Ages 3-12) | FREE |
Member Ticket: ONE Planetarium or 4D Show
Reminder, members will need to use their comp attraction tickets or purchase member tickets when checking in.
| Admission Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult | $4 |
| Senior (Ages 62+) | $4 |
| Children (Ages 3-12) | $4 |
Member Combo: TWO Planetarium and/or 4D Shows
Reminder, members will need to use their comp attraction tickets or purchase member tickets when checking in.
| Admission Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult | $7 |
| Senior (Ages 62+) | $7 |
| Children (Ages 3-12) | $7 |
Group Visits
Have a group of 10 or more planning to visit the museum? Book a group visit and receive discounted tickets rates.
What's Happening at the Museum
Sat., April 18, 2026 | 11 a.m. This program series highlights artists featured in the exhibition, From the Vault: Art from the Museum’s Collection, currently on view in Lipscomb Gallery.
Event
Sat., May 2 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The State Museum is celebrating South Carolina teachers on Sat., May 2 with FREE general admission and more.
Sat., May 9, 2026 | 9 - 11 a.m. Meet Pete the Cat and more during this special morning designed for guests who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience.