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Harvesting Heritage: Pee Dee Palate

March 22 | In partnership with Chef Amethyst Ganaway, experience a showcase of Black foodways, music, and cultural traditions of the Pee Dee .
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Summer Camps

Register today for fun and engaging Summer Camps for ages 6 – 12, sponsored by AFLAC!
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Exhibitions

Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume

Opening May 3, 2025! Created by the Walt Disney Archives, this critically acclaimed exhibition features more than 70 costumes, from characters such as...
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Museum Store

The South Carolina State Museum Store offers a variety of unique items from beautiful linens and jewelry to decorative items for your home or office...
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South Carolina State Museum301 Gervais StreetColumbia, SC 29201

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Summer Camps

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Accessibility Morning - Peter Rabbit

Sat., April 12, 2025 | 9 - 11 a.m. Meet Peter Rabbit and more during this special morning designed for guests who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience.
ASL Interpretation
Assistive Listening Device
Captioning Available
Included with Admission
Suitable for All Ages
Wheelchair Accessible
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Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume

New Blockbuster Exhibition | Opens May 3, 2025

Created by the Walt Disney Archives, this critically acclaimed exhibition features more than 70 costumes, from characters such as Cinderella to Maleficent and more.

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Changing Exhibition

Shared Sacrifice: South Carolina in World War II

Highlighting the 180,000 South Carolinians who served in World War II, this exhibition explores the powerful stories of the men and women who...
Included with Admission
Wheelchair Accessible
Changing Exhibition

Apollo 16 & Beyond: South Carolina in Space

Explore the history behind South Carolina astronaut Charles Duke's Apollo 16 lunar mission and learn about scientists and engineers who have...
Suitable for All Ages
Included with Admission
Wheelchair Accessible
Changing Exhibition

Make Some Noise: the Science of Sound

Make Some Noise: the Science of Sound engages guests of all ages in an interactive world of sound! Explore the way sound travels, how humans and...
Suitable for All Ages
Included with Admission
Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility at the Museum

The South Carolina State Museum is committed to providing accessible and inclusive experiences for our guests. 

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Our State, Our Stories Podcast

Developed to coincide with the museum's 35th anniversary, this new series explores stories that uncover South Carolina's rich past through in-depth looks at the museum's collection, behind-the-scenes peeks, and more.

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