Museum Blog

Stay Cosmically Cool at the State Museum This Holiday Weekend

Posted by SCSM on May 22, 2019 in Holidays | 0 comments

Escape the high temperatures this Memorial Day Weekend and enjoy family-friendly fun at the cosmically cool South Carolina State Museum.

Fly Me to the Mood 4D Opens May 25

Posted by SCSM on May 21, 2019 in 4-D Theater | 0 comments

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.

Hall of Heroes Blockbuster Exhibit Remains Open Through May 5

Posted by SCSM on Apr 17, 2019 in Exhibits | Comments Off on Hall 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!

9 Unique State Museum Experiences to Enjoy During Spring Break

Posted by SCSM on Apr 12, 2019 in Holidays | Comments Off on 9 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!

South Carolina State Museum Receives National Recognition

Posted by SCSM on Mar 19, 2019 in Museum News | Comments Off on South Carolina State Museum Receives National Recognition

The South Carolina State Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM).

South Carolina Superheroes: Septima Poinsette Clark

Posted by SCSM on Mar 4, 2019 in History | Comments Off on South 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.

South Carolina State Museum Launches 21st CCLC Afterschool Mars Project

Posted by SCSM on Feb 26, 2019 in Education | Comments Off on South 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!

South Carolina Superheroes: Robert Smalls

Posted by SCSM on Feb 23, 2019 in History | Comments Off on South Carolina Superheroes: Robert Smalls

Robert Smalls is a South Carolina superhero. His life story is a real hero’s adventure of bravery and compassion.

South Carolina Superheroes: Chadwick Boseman

Posted by SCSM on Feb 18, 2019 in History | Comments Off on South Carolina Superheroes: Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman is a South Carolina superhero. In films, he has fearlessly portrayed iconic African-American heroes, real and fictional.

South Carolina Superheroes: Eartha Kitt

Posted by SCSM on Feb 8, 2019 in History | Comments Off on South Carolina Superheroes: Eartha Kitt

South Carolina native Earth Kitt was the purrrfect villain as Catwoman, in the 1960s Batman television series. In real life, Kitt had many superpowers, including being an award-winning actor, dancer and vocalist who sang in 10 different languages. Read more about her in our Black History Month Blog.