Gallery at the State Museum with giant shark jaws on display along with life-size Megalodon replica hanging from ceiling
Event

First Sunday

General admission is only $1 for guests on the first Sunday of every month! Planetarium and 4D theater tickets are an additional price. Sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.

Museum Hours

Open today from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Plan Your Visit
Suitable for All Ages
Wheelchair Accessible
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 planetarium shows and/or 4D theater movies.

 

* 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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We strive to host events that enable all individuals, including those with disabilities, to engage fully. Please let us know if you have any requests that may make your experience with us a better one. Click here to view our accessibility offerings.


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

*General admission allows museum guests entry into all four floors of permanent exhibition space but does not include planetarium shows or 4D theater films.

Planetarium Shows

Enjoy a planetarium experience for only $5 on First Sundays! Click on each title to see available showtimes.

Ends March 29th! Explore the beauty of the Northern Lights in Áróra, an immersive planetarium experience exploring these mystical lights in 4K.
Additional Ticket Required
Assistive Listening Device
Captioning Available
Suitable for All Ages
Wheelchair Accessible

Travel through the night sky and take a tour of the constellations, planets and other celestial objects that can be seen overhead from right here in...

Additional Ticket Required
Assistive Listening Device
Suitable for All Ages
Wheelchair Accessible

Unimaginably powerful, relentless, and invisible, black holes are some of the most fascinating and extreme objects in the universe. They warp space...

Additional Ticket Required
Captioning Available
Suitable for All Ages
Wheelchair Accessible
Large white telescope points towards the afternoon sky through an open observatory dome

Observatory

The state-of-the-art Boeing Observatory features daily solar viewing and select night time viewing opportunities, plus educational resources and programming.

Learn More About the Boeing Observatory

Current Exhibitions

Included with general admission.

Now Open | Exhibition features 70 award-winning images of our feathered friends captured by amateur and professional photographers from around the...
Now Open | Guests can explore the diversity of South Carolina birds in this exhibition, which features specimens and objects from the museum’s...
This display honors the Native People of South Carolina, highlighting their ongoing efforts to preserve and share their cultural and artistic...
This portrait series, by acclaimed storyteller and visual artist Natalie Daise, highlights the creativity, dreams and lived experiences of 21 Voorhees...
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
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