Holidays at the South Carolina State Museum

Visit with family and friends over the holiday break and enjoy special shows, exciting exhibitions and more.

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Museum closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day

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Exhibitions to Explore

Side view of mannequin wearing voluminous pale blue ball gown with small butterfly appliques across the bodice. Two women stand on the right, one in a blue and white dress and the other in black pants and patterned blouse, stand looking at the ball gown.

Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume

Ends Jan. 4, 2026 | Now Open

Created by the Walt Disney Archives, this critically acclaimed exhibition features 70 costumes, from characters such as Cinderella to Maleficent and more.

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Now Open | Guests can explore the diversity of South Carolina birds in this exhibition, which features specimens and objects from the museum’s...

Now Open | Exhibition features 70 award-winning images of our feathered friends captured by amateur and professional photographers from around the...

This display honors the Native People of South Carolina, highlighting their ongoing efforts to preserve and share their cultural and artistic...

This portrait series, by acclaimed storyteller and visual artist Natalie Daise, highlights the creativity, dreams and lived experiences of 21 Voorhees...

An exhibition exploring the variety and depth of the State Museum's art collection, featuring works by artists and craftspeople who were born in or...

Large rocky cliff face with waterfall under a night sky glowing with green lights from the aurora borealis

Planetarium

Áróra

Ends March 29th! Explore the beauty of the Northern Lights in Áróra, an immersive planetarium experience exploring these mystical lights in 4K.

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer with glowing nose stands against a purple background.

4D Theater

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D returns to the State Museum for holidays! Experience this holiday classic like never before with immersive effects...