Past Exhibitions

Highlighting the 180,000 South Carolinians who served in World War II, this exhibition explores the powerful stories of the men and women who contributed to the war abroad and at home

See objects, artwork, fossils and more highlighting the South Carolina State Museum's 35 year history and exploring what's coming in the future.

This photography exhibition depicts baseball in its purest form: scrap metal bases, rotten wood bleachers, teams made up of brothers, fathers, sons and, most importantly, fellowship within the community.

May 21 - June 19, 2022 This national traveling exhibition and community engagement project from the Smithsonian Institution is an exploration of the...

PAST EXHIBITION | Explore the history behind South Carolina astronaut Charles Duke's Apollo 16 lunar mission and learn about scientists and engineers who have contributed to the field of aerospace.

Feb. 12 - July 24, 2022 This past exhibition at the South Carolina State Museum explored the visual expressions of human connections featured in works...

Nov. 13, 2021 - May 8, 2022 This exhibition traced the history and art of South Carolina made quilts. Featuring pieces from the museum’s collection...

Past Exhibition | 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 animals hear sound, learn about the process of making instruments, and more.

See objects, artwork and more in this exhibition featuring selected recent acquisitions at the South Carolina State Museum.

Nov. 1, 2020 - April 25, 2021 The traditional American stoneware face vessel has become an iconic art form, with important roots in South Carolina...

Sept. 5, 2020 - Jan. 2, 2022 What is the difference between art and design? When can art also be design? This exhibition addressed these questions and...

Aug. 15, 2020 - Oct. 8, 2022 This mini display in the museum’s Community Gallery highlighted the ways in which businesses, universities, and...