Holiday Planetarium Lighting

Kick off the holiday season with this special evening event at the State Museum!

• See Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D and experience the planetarium show, Áróra. Select shows include American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation (schedule below) *
• Explore the blockbuster exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume *
• Meet Santa
• Enjoy extended hours to explore museum galleries, including new exhibitions: When I See Myself, I See, From the Vault: South Carolina Art from the Museum's Collection and Native Communities of South Carolina.
• Live music from ColaJazz
• Participate in a fun holiday craft for the kids
• Experience night-sky observing in the Boeing Observatory (weather permitting)
• Shop in the Museum Store
• Food available for purchase from food trucks: Cheese & Thank You and The Donut Guy.
• American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter available from 5 - 7 p.m.

Light Up the State Museum for the Holidays

At the end of the evening, join us as we officially “light” the planetarium dome with a special holiday display for the season. Courtesy of our friends at Ambient Media.

PLUS,

Museum General Admission for this event is PAY-AS-YOU-MAY on this special evening

Set your own general admission price - $1, $5, $10 or free – it is your choice! General admission includes access to four floors of permanent exhibition space and the observatory. Proceeds from PAY AS YOU MAY general admission will go to the South Carolina State Museum Foundation in support of museum educational programs.

*Heroes & Villains Blockbuster Exhibition Admission, 4D theater and Planetarium shows are an additional charge. Shows have limited capacity and advance online show ticket purchase is strongly encouraged as shows can sell out.