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Q & A with Apollo Astronaut Gen. Charles Duke
50 years ago the world stood still as history was made when Apollo 11 touched down on the moon and three brave American astronauts stepped out. One of the men that helped make that happen, and later got to experience it himself, was South Carolina astronaut, General Charles Duke. In preparation for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, here is a fascinating Q & A with Gen. Duke. Learn what it was like for Duke to leave his footprint, not only in history, but on earth’s closest neighbor – the moon! And make sure to visit the...
read moreApollo 11’s Journey to the Moon
Explore the history of Apollo 11 and learn about Apollo 16 astronaut, Charles Duke and other notable South Carolinians who contributed to the Apollo program.
read moreFrom the Collection: Portrait and ‘Selfies’
Did you know? Selfies are not as modern as they might appear to be. Before photography and film, portraits provided a way to record a person’s image.
read moreStay Cosmically Cool at the State Museum This Holiday Weekend
Escape the high temperatures this Fourth of July and enjoy family-friendly fun at the cosmically cool South Carolina State Museum.
read moreFly Me to the Moon 4D Now Open
The South Carolina State Museum kicks off its Cosmically Cool Summer of fun with the debut of the new 4D movie, Fly Me to the Moon 4D, on Saturday, May 25.
read moreHall of Heroes Blockbuster Exhibit Remains Open Through May 5
The State Museum is extending the run of its current interactive blockbuster exhibit, Hall of Heroes, until Sunday, May 5!
read more9 Unique State Museum Experiences to Enjoy During Spring Break
Kids out of school? Family and friends in town? Visiting Columbia? The South Carolina State Museum is the perfect destination this Spring Break!
read moreSouth Carolina State Museum Receives National Recognition
The South Carolina State Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM).
read moreSouth Carolina Superheroes: Septima Poinsette Clark
Civil rights champion Septima Poinsette Clark was a real-life South Carolina Superhero. Read on to learn more about her amazing life.
read moreSouth Carolina State Museum Launches 21st CCLC Afterschool Mars Project
South Carolina students at selected sites across the state are learning how to complete a mission to Mars with help from State Museum educators!
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