Exhibitions
Exhibitions
The museum features four floors of exhibitions on the art, cultural history, natural history, and science and technology of South Carolina. Plus, online experiences and more!
What to explore at the museum?
From ongoing galleries focused on history, art, natural history and science and technology to engaging changing exhibitions, the museum is the best place to discover the richness of the Palmetto State - all under one roof!
Guests are invited to visit the South Carolina State Museum and enjoy four floors of fascinating displays that journey through time and space from pre-history to the modern day. Not able to visit in person? That's Okay, the museum offers engaging online exhibitions to enjoy and a full catalog of traveling displays available for local libraries, community centers and other museums to host.
Please note: Due to ongoing gallery renovation work, some exhibitions on the 3rd floor are currently closed to the public.
Current Exhibitions
American Battleground: South Carolina's Revolution
Vita. Potior. Libertas.
A motto worth dying for. An exhibition 250 years in the making. This June, explore South Carolina’s critical role in the American Revolution.
Traveling Exhibitions Program
Did you know the museum offers traveling exhibitions for display at museums, community centers, schools, and other cultural institutions?
Bindings & Betweens: South Carolina Quilts
This online exhibition traces the history and art of South Carolina made quilts. Featuring pieces from the museum’s collection, the exhibition highlights both the objects and their makers for an in-depth look at the quilt making process.
More Online Exhibitions
Virtual Exhibition
The years following the Civil War were a time of great upheaval. This virtual exhibition uses artifacts from the time period to examine the...
Virtual Exhibition
From tribal women leaders, to our first female Governor, this virtual exhibition utilizes objects, images and stories to explore how women engaged...