

Mon: Closed
Tue - Fri: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sun: 12 PM - 5 PM
South Carolina State Museum301 Gervais StreetColumbia, SC 29201
803-898-4921
The museum is home to a wealth of astronomy resources and content for guests, educators, researchers and more.
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South Carolina State Museum301 Gervais StreetColumbia, SC 29201
Find available museum resources from online exhibitions, virtual learning, on-site experiences, and more.
Grades: Recommended for all ages
Maximum Capacity: 50 people
Cost: Free
Days: Tuesdays – Fridays
Times: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
You don’t have to be an astronomer to have access to a state-of-the-art telescope! The Boeing Observatory at the State Museum features a 1926 Alvan Clark 12 3/8″ refracting telescope connected to cutting-edge technology. Take your group to the observatory during the open hours listed above and an astronomy educator will be there to answer questions and engage with your group. Please note that the observatory is an open-air experience and is weather dependent. There will still be a chance to enter the observatory and chat with astronomy educators even if there is poor weather. During poor weather, we show images of planets, the moon, and other beautiful objects from our telescope, and may ask your group fun challenge questions!