Santa Days at the State Museum
Museum General Admission
Adult: $8.95
Senior (Ages 62 +): $7.95
Children (ages 3-12): $6.95
Meet Santa at the State Museum
Tues., Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from 6 – 8 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 21, Sun., Dec. 22 and Mon., Dec. 23
The State Museum is the perfect destination for holiday family fun this season!
Meet Santa and enjoy the 4D theater holiday show, THE POLAR EXPRESS 4-D EXPERIENCE and more when you visit the South Carolina State Museum!
Enjoy:
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A chance to meet Santa (included with museum admission or membership)!
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Special holiday picture with Santa available for purchase: 1 picture sheet $8, 2 sheets $12, 3 sheets $15 with a choice of sizes: 5×7, 4×6 and 3×5. Each purchase includes a free digital copy.
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Special 4D Theater and Planetarium shows. Click HERE for show admission pricing.
Holiday Fun in 4-D!
THE POLAR EXPRESS 4-D EXPERIENCE
Now Showing
You’re invited on an extraordinary 4-D adventure this holiday season on THE POLAR EXPRESS! When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Run time: 15 mins.
Tickets and Showtimes
More Museum Holiday Fun
More to Explore
Apollo 50: Journey to the Moon 
Now Open
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing the South Carolina State Museum presents an exhibition charting the history of NASA’s Apollo program and South Carolina’s role in lunar exploration. Guests can also learn about Apollo 16 astronaut, Charles Duke! Click HERE to learn more.
NEW! Space Gallery
Now Open
Explore the museum’s newly renovated 3rd floor Space Gallery featuring displays on out-of-this world meteorites, an interactive Magic Planet globe that will take you across our solar system and more.
Dinosaur Gallery
Now Open
Travel millions of years into our ancient past when you explore the museum’s dinosaur and Natural History exhibits. See fossils and life-like recreations of the animals that once called South Carolina home so long ago. Make sure to meet Finn, our giant megalodon shark!
Shop the Cotton Mill Exchange
Open each day
The Cotton Mill Exchange offers a surprising array of unique items from beautiful linens and jewelry to decorative items for your home or office, gourmet food and more. The 4,000 square foot museum store features a spectacular range of gifts representing the palmetto state.
Crescent Cafe
Open each day
No need to leave to for lunch, just visit the museum’s Crescent Cafe on the second-floor mezzanine. Enjoy snacks, a delicious array of sandwiches and wraps, sweet treats, coffee and more. Children’s menu available as well!
