A museum visitor in a red jacket views an interactive digital table in the foreground while a large projected scene of Revolutionary War soldiers on horseback and in battle fills the wall behind them. The immersive display combines historic artwork with digital interpretation in the American Battleground: South Carolina's Revolution exhibition.

Museum Open Over the Holiday Weekend

Visit with family and friends over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5 - 6, and enjoy a new exhibition, special shows and more.

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Open today from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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Museum OPEN all weekend, Sept. 5 - 6!

Sat. | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. | 12 - 5 p.m. Mon. | Closed

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Exhibitions to Explore

American Battleground: South Carolina's Revolution

Vita. Potior. Libertas.

A motto worth dying for. An exhibition 250 years in the making. This June, explore South Carolina’s critical role in the American Revolution.

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Guinness World Record Holder | Big Percy

The South Carolina State Museum is thrilled to announce that “Big Percy,” a monumental sweetgrass basket created by master artisan Corey Alston, is the new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title holder for the Largest sweetgrass basket. This historic designation for “Big Percy” highlights both the artistry and cultural legacy of the Lowcountry’s centuries-old sweetgrass basket weaving tradition. "Big Percy" is now on display on the third floor, so make sure to see this amazing piece on your next visit!

South Carolina Remembers 9/11: 25 Years Later is a new display that invites guests to explore how our state came together through community stories...

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...

Black and white image of a painting that shows a tall ship on the right facing a wooden fort with flag flying above it.

Planetarium

Revolutionary Astronomers

NEW! | This new planetarium experience takes audiences back to the American Revolution to discover the crossroads between history and astronomy.

Image of the Sun from the SCSM observatory, with features labeled.

Planetarium

Solar Superstorms

Now Showing | This planetarium experience takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic...

4D Theater

Animal Kingdom 4D: The Wild Awaits

Get ready for an exciting adventure through the wild with Animal Kingdom 4D! This action-packed show takes you from the African savannah to icy polar...