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State Museum Offers Free Kids Admission for Spring Break

Posted by SCSM on Apr 6, 2021 in Museum News | 0 comments

The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating Spring Break now through April 11 with free general admission for kids 12 and under, and a new exhibition,Make Some Noise: The Science of Sound. The museum will be open all week and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Planetarium and the Boeing Observatory have also re-opened, with health and safety precautions in place. The State Museum will kicked off the Spring Break week with the opening of the brand new exhibition, Make Some Noise: The Science of Sound. Presented in English and...

New Exhibit! Make Some Noise: The Science of Sound / Haz un poco de ruido: La ciencia del sonido

Posted by SCSM on Apr 4, 2021 in Exhibits | 0 comments

This new exhibition, presented in English and Spanish, engages guests of all ages in an interactive world of sound!

Black Holes Planetarium Experience at the State Museum

Posted by SCSM on Mar 31, 2021 in Planetarium | 0 comments

This planetarium show brings to life all that is fascinating, frightening and extreme in the world of black holes. See it on your next museum visit!

State Museum Updates Operating Hours and Announces Virtual Programs

Posted by SCSM on Jan 28, 2021 in Museum News | Comments Off on State Museum Updates Operating Hours and Announces Virtual Programs

The South Carolina State Museum is revising its operating schedule to better provide a safe environment for guests and staff during the current rise in COVID-19 cases.

Visit the South Carolina State Museum Today!

Posted by SC State Museum on Jan 27, 2021 in Video Posts | Comments Off on Visit the South Carolina State Museum Today!

State Museum Open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Posted by SCSM on Dec 30, 2020 in Museum News | Comments Off on State Museum Open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Museum open over the New Year holiday and kids (3-12) receive FREE general admission!

State Museum and The Blood Connection Host Blood Drive on Dec. 16

Posted by SCSM on Dec 14, 2020 in Events | Comments Off on State Museum and The Blood Connection Host Blood Drive on Dec. 16

The State Museum and The Blood Connection are partnering for a blood drive on Wed., Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Celebrate the Season With Special Holiday Shows at the State Museum

Posted by SCSM on Nov 25, 2020 in 4-D Theater, Holidays, Planetarium | Comments Off on Celebrate the Season With Special Holiday Shows at the State Museum

The State Museum is ready to celebrate the season with the return of holiday shows featuring 4-D fun, planetarium experiences and laser shows.

New Exhibit Features Collection of Over 100 Early American Face Vessels

Posted by SCSM on Nov 12, 2020 in Art, Exhibits | Comments Off on New Exhibit Features Collection of Over 100 Early American Face Vessels

The State Museum is excited to announce the opening of its new exhibition, Early American Face Vessels from the George H. Meyer Collection.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D Lands at the State Museum This Holiday Season

Posted by SCSM on Nov 10, 2020 in 4-D Theater, Video Posts | Comments Off on Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D Lands at the State Museum This Holiday Season

This new holiday 4D show features the same stop motion animation as the beloved television classic with 3D visuals and interactive effects such as seat vibration – and even snow!