Hours & Admission
Find information on ticketing, pricing, operating hours and more.
Admission Options
General Admission
Includes entry to 4 floors of permanent and changing exhibits.
| Adult | $8.95 |
| Senior (Ages 62+) | $7.95 |
| Children (Ages 3-12) | $6.95 |
With ONE Show Add-On
General admission + ONE planetarium or 4D show.
| Adult | $13.95 |
| Senior (Ages 62+) | $12.95 |
| Children (Ages 3-12) | $11.95 |
With TWO Show Add-Ons
General admission + TWO planetarium and/or 4D shows.
| Adult | $16.95 |
| Senior (Ages 62+) | $15.95 |
| Children (Ages 3-12) | $14.95 |
Hours of Operation
Museum Galleries & Store
| Sun: 12 - 5 p.m. |
| Mon: Closed |
| Tues. - Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Boeing Observatory
| Sun: 12 - 5 p.m. |
| Mon: Closed |
| Tues. - Sat: 12 - 5 p.m. |
Crescent Café by The Food Academy
| Sun: Closed |
| Mon: Closed |
| Tues. - Sat: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
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.
| Member Adult | FREE |
| Member Senior (Ages 62+) | FREE |
| Member Children (Ages 3-12) | FREE |
Member ONE Planetarium or 4D Show RSVP
Reminder, members will need to use their comp attraction tickets or purchase member tickets when checking in.
| Adult | $4 |
| Senior (Ages 62+) | $4 |
| Children (Ages 3-12) | $4 |
Member TWO Planetarium and/or 4D Shows RSVP
Reminder, members will need to use their comp attraction tickets or purchase member tickets when checking in.
| 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
Event
Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Meet Santa, enjoy holiday shows and more at the South Carolina State Museum this season!
Sat., Dec. 9 | 9 - 11 a.m.
Meet Santa and more during this special morning designed for guests who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience.
Event
Fri., Dec. 15 | 6 - 9 p.m.
State Museum members are invited to an exclusive holiday PJ party, sponsored by Cool Care!