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*** Spring Break Special! ***
Kids (Ages 3 - 12) get 50% Off museum general admission from April 2 - 6
What to See and Do When You Visit
Upcoming Events
Event
Mon., April 1 - Fri., April 5, 2024 Register today for fun and engaging Spring Break Camps for ages 6 – 12, sponsored by AFLAC!
Tues., April 2 - Sat., April 6, 2024 Visit the museum with family and friends over the holiday break!
Sat., May 18 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Join rising culinary star, Amethyst Ganaway, and renowned artist and storyteller, Natalie Daise, for a special event at the museum exploring how women shape the way we eat.
Astronomy Education Center
Explore the Collection
Learn more about the museum's collection featuring more than 1 million objects, artworks, fossils and specimens.
Museum News
Education
Discover what the 2024 Solar Eclipse will look like in South Carolina and learn how you can safely view it.
Events
Rising culinary star, Amethyst Ganaway, and renowned artist and storyteller, Natalie Daise, join the South Carolina State Museum for a special evening...
Museum News
Museum is closed Dec. 24 - 25, but reopens for fascinating fun on Tues., Dec. 26! Visit with friends and family and enjoy four floors of exhibitions, planetariums shows and much more!