Museum Blog

South Carolina Superheroes: Septima Poinsette Clark

Posted by SCSM on Mar 4, 2019 in History | 0 comments

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 | 0 comments

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 | 0 comments

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.

Enjoy 4D Theater and Full Dome Planetarium Shows at the State Museum

Posted by SCSM on Dec 26, 2018 in Holidays | Comments Off on Enjoy 4D Theater and Full Dome Planetarium Shows at the State Museum

The State Museum is open for fun through the New Year with exciting shows in the 4D Theater and 55ft digital dome planetarium.

Star of Bethlehem: Full Dome Planetarium Experience Now Showing

Posted by SCSM on Nov 16, 2018 in Holidays, Planetarium | Comments Off on Star of Bethlehem: Full Dome Planetarium Experience Now Showing

Celebrate Christmas this holiday season with the full-dome planetarium experience “Star of Bethlehem” at the South Carolina State Museum.

30th Anniversary Juried Art Exhibition Award Winners Announced

Posted by SCSM on Nov 15, 2018 in Exhibits | Comments Off on 30th Anniversary Juried Art Exhibition Award Winners Announced

This year marks the museum’s 30th anniversary, and to celebrate the diversity of South Carolina art, the museum is hosting a juried exhibition. Artists from across the state submitted more than 400 pieces for consideration and 64 works were selected by a panel of jurors. Of the chosen pieces, five were awarded cash prizes with the winners announced at an upcoming opening reception.