Museum Blog

Paleopalooza Drawing Contest Winners

Posted by SCSM on Jun 30, 2017 in Natural History | 0 comments

First Place Winner – Maxwell Second Place – Gunnar Third Place – Alexa Honorable Mention – Chloe Honorable Mention – Evan Honorable Mention –...

Memorial Day Weekend at the State Museum

Posted by SCSM on May 22, 2017 in 4-D Theater | Comments Off on Memorial Day Weekend at the State Museum

The South Carolina State Museum is OPEN over the Memorial Day weekend and on Memorial Day! See The LEGO® Movie™ 4-D Experience® and more!

The LEGO Movie 4-D Experience Now Open

Posted by SCSM on May 18, 2017 in 4-D Theater, Video Posts | Comments Off on The LEGO Movie 4-D Experience Now Open

Emmet and his Master Builder friends return in The LEGO Movie 4-D Experience now open at the South Carolina State Museum.

Guy Lipscomb’s Watercolor: Go with the Flow

Posted by SCSM on Apr 24, 2017 in Art | Comments Off on Guy Lipscomb’s Watercolor: Go with the Flow

In addition to Guy Lipscomb’s broad impact as an artist and philanthropist, he also helped countless others along the way in their artistic journeys in his role as an educator.

Happy Feet in 4-D Experience

Posted by SCSM on Mar 27, 2017 in 4-D Theater | Comments Off on Happy Feet in 4-D Experience

Tap into an adventure! Journey to Antarctica where you’ll meet a lively cast of penguin characters, including Mumble a heart-warming, tap dancing Emperor Penguin. When his colony of Emperor Penguins is faced with a mysterious fish famine, Mumble embarks on an amazing journey to discover the cause. Along the way, he makes friends with other comical penguins who help him realize that being true to yourself is a good thing. Presented in breathtaking digital 3-D and brought to life with fun and exciting 4-D multi-sensory effects, this is an...

Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Guy Lipscomb

Posted by SCSM on Mar 20, 2017 in Exhibits | Comments Off on Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Guy Lipscomb

The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating the life & legacy of Guy Lipscomb with a new exhibition to mark 100th anniversary year of the artist’s birth.

Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure

Posted by SCSM on Feb 8, 2017 in Planetarium, Video Posts | Comments Off on Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure

Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure is a remarkable visual journey. From fossil digs to larger-than-life visions of predatory chases in shallow seas, the film immerses audiences in a rarely explored environment during the dinosaur age.

New Blockbuster Exhibit: Savage Ancient Seas

Posted by SCSM on Feb 8, 2017 in Exhibits | Comments Off on New Blockbuster Exhibit: Savage Ancient Seas

This new blockbuster exhibit will transport guests to a North America of 80 million years ago, when the last of the great dinosaurs roamed the Earth and a shallow sea spread across the middle of the continent.

Amore Under the Stars

Posted by SCSM on Jan 30, 2017 in Events | Comments Off on Amore Under the Stars

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the South Carolina State Museum invites you to celebrate your love and affection on February 9, 2017 with “Amore Under the Stars.”

Friday Night Laser Lights

Posted by SCSM on Jan 12, 2017 in Events, Planetarium, Video Posts | Comments Off on Friday Night Laser Lights

Friday Night Laser Lights at the State Museum is back by popular demand. Join us for a dazzling display of lasers set to your favorite music with delicious food for purchase and a cash bar!