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4D Theater and Planetarium Holiday Shows
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...
Planetarium
Explore the beauty of the Northern Lights in Áróra, a digital dome planetarium experience. This immersive cinematic journey takes guests across remote...
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Santa Saturday
Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Visit the museum and meet Santa Claus on these special days! Plus, see a holiday show, shop in the museum store and more.
More Holiday Fun
4D Theater
Sat., Dec. 9 | 9 - 11 a.m.
Meet Santa and more during this special morning designed for guests who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience.
Family & Kids
Sat., Dec. 23 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Meet Santa, enjoy holiday shows and more at the South Carolina State Museum this season!
Family & Kids
Fri., Dec. 15 | 6 - 9 p.m.
State Museum members are invited to an exclusive holiday PJ party, sponsored by Cool Care!
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Shop SC Themed Gifts
Visit the museum store, The Cotton Mill Exchange, and discover locally made SC themed gifts for friends and family.