Holidays at the South Carolina State Museum
Visit with family and friends over the holiday break and enjoy special shows, exciting exhibitions and more.
Plan Your Visit
Hours of Operation
Museum Galleries & Museum Store
Sun: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Mon: CLOSED
Tues. - Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
General Admission
Includes entry to 4 floors of permanent and changing exhibits. Planetarium and 4d theater shows are an additional charge.
| Admission Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult | $13 |
| Senior (Ages 62+) | $11 |
| Children (Ages 3-12) | $10 |
Museum Membership
Museum members enjoy amazing benefits, including:
Free general admission
Discounted planetarium and 4d theater show tickets
Discounts in the Museum Store
And More!
Áróra Planetarium Experience
Returns in November! Explore the beauty of the Northern Lights in Áróra, an immersive planetarium experience exploring these mystical lights in 4K.
Special Shows
Planetarium
Ends March 29th! Explore the beauty of the Northern Lights in Áróra, an immersive planetarium experience exploring these mystical lights in 4K.
4D Theater
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D returns to the State Museum for holidays! Experience this holiday classic like never before with immersive effects...
4D Theater
This new 4d theater experience dives into the world of one of the most unique, intelligent, and playful animals - sea lions!
Holiday Planetarium Lighting
Tues., Dec. 1 | 4 - 7 p.m.
You're invited to a special after-hours museum event as we officially "light-up" the planetarium dome for the holiday season!
Upcoming Events
Family & Kids
Meet Santa, enjoy holiday shows and more at the South Carolina State Museum this season!
Family & Kids
Dec. 1 | State Museum members are invited to a holiday party!
Shop SC Themed Gifts
Visit the museum store and discover locally made SC themed gifts for friends and family.
Current Changing Exhibitions
South Carolina Wings of Wonder
Now Open | Explore the diversity of South Carolina birds in this exhibition, which features specimens and objects from the museum’s extensive natural history collection.
More to Explore
State-of-the-art public observatory features a historic 1926 Alvan Clark refracting telescope with daily solar observing opportunities and more
Explore the exciting history of South Carolina through 4 floors of fascinating displays on dinosaurs, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and...
Museum Hours
Open today from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday from Noon to 5:00 p.m.
CLOSED on Mondays
Museum Location
South Carolina State Museum
301 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Museum Maps
Plan your way through our 4 floors of permanent and changing exhibitions, planetarium, observatory and 4D theater.