![Image of the Sun from the SCSM observatory, with features labeled.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_th/public/2024-05/22April2015.jpg?h=9816a9a5&itok=S9OPUhuM)
Need a break from the Holiday rush?
Visit the State Museum with friends and family for fascinating fun including four floors of exhibitions, digital dome planetariums shows, shopping in the museum store and much more!
*Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Planetarium & 4D Theater Shows
![Man in red suit and cap with white trim and fluffy white beard stands and waves with a large replica shark visible behind him](/sites/default/files/styles/callout/public/wp_uploads/Santa-with-Finn-2021.jpg?h=7e4a0b14&itok=ZzYRGPbi)
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.
Current Changing Exhibitions
![The Holy Bible](/sites/default/files/styles/callout/public/2023-11/SCSM%20Store%20Renovated%202023%20Wide%20Shot.jpg?h=1da3a117&itok=bTHsXwTB)
Shop SC Themed Gifts
Visit the museum store, The Cotton Mill Exchange, and discover locally made SC themed gifts for friends and family.