Event
First Sunday
General admission is only $1 for guests on the first Sunday of every month! Blockbuster exhibit, planetarium and 4D theater tickets are an additional price. Sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.
Event Dates
1st Sunday of Every Month | 12 - 5 p.m.
General admission to the South Carolina State Museum is only $1 for guests on First Sunday!*
Included in general admission, guests can explore four floors of South Carolina art, cultural history, natural history and science/technology, including the Boeing Observatory and the Robert B. Arial Collection of Historical Astronomy located on the fourth floor.
For an additional price, guests can enjoy the Heroes & Villains blockbuster exhibition, a planetarium show and/or a 4D theater movie.
* Please note: $1 discounted general admission pricing is only valid on First Sunday. Not valid with other discounts or Museums for All.
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Admission Information
Tickets for First Sunday are available at the Admissions Desk when you arrive.
General Admission
Includes entry to 4 floors of regular exhibitions and the Boeing Observatory.
Adult $1
Senior (Ages 62+) $1
Children (Ages 3-12) $1
With Show Add-On
Gen. admission ($1) + planetarium and/or 4D show Add-On ($5 each).
Adult $6
Senior (Ages 62+) $6
Children (Ages 3-12) $6
With Blockbuster Exhibition Add-On
Pricing includes General Admission + Heroes & Villains Exhibition Admission.
Adult $21
Senior (Ages 62+) $19
Children (Ages 3-12) $16
*General admission allows museum guests entry into all four floors of permanent exhibition space but does not include blockbuster exhibitions, planetarium shows or 4D theater films.
Current Exhibitions
Included with general admission.
Observatory
The state-of-the-art Boeing Observatory features daily solar viewing and select night time viewing opportunities, plus educational resources and programming.
Ongoing Exhibitions
Included with general admission.
Add-On Experiences
Explore the blockbuster exhibition and see shows for an additional price.
Ends Jan 4, 2026! Created by the Walt Disney Archives, this critically acclaimed exhibition features 70 costumes, from characters such as Cinderella...
Planetarium
Explore the beauty of the Northern Lights in Áróra, an immersive planetarium experience exploring these mystical lights in 4K.
4D Theater
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D returns to the State Museum for holidays! Experience this holiday classic like never before with immersive effects...