Evening Events

Entrance of museum with large glass front and giant telescope tripod legs visible through glass
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Evening Events

Host receptions, proms, private dinners, holiday parties and more in a unique setting at the State Museum.

Planetarium lobby during evening reception shows the side of the large dome exterior on the left with circular lights projected on it
Rent the Museum

Evening Events

Host receptions, proms, private dinners, holiday parties and more in a unique setting at the State Museum.

Large room lit by string lights and blue spotlights shows drummer and two guitarists performing for seated audience
Rent the Museum

Evening Events

Host receptions, proms, private dinners, holiday parties and more in a unique setting at the State Museum.

Terrace at night with skyline visible in background and string lights set up above three formally set tables
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Evening Rentals

Host receptions, proms, private dinners, holiday parties and more in a unique setting at the State Museum.

Iconic telescope legs at the South Carolina State Museum are dressed with flowers for a special event.
Rent the Museum

Evening Events

Host receptions, proms, private dinners, holiday parties and more in a unique setting at the State Museum.

Entrance of museum with large glass front and giant telescope tripod legs visible through glass

Evening Events

Host receptions, proms, private dinners, holiday parties and more in a unique setting at the State Museum.

Make it Memorable

The South Carolina State Museum has a variety of spaces available to fit your evening events needs.

From private dinners to large receptions, proms, family events and more, the museum is the ideal spot to host your special occasion. Our historic building, filled with modern elements and unique features, makes for a beautiful and unforgettable event venue.

Our museum special event teams are ready to help make your special event memorable. Submit a Reservation Request Form below to book your date or send us an email to set up an appointment to see our spaces.

 

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Available Spaces

The museum’s expansive lobby embodies the facility’s original mill character through exposed bricks and ceilings, a wooden grand staircase that leads to the mezzanine and more.
Our Meeting Rooms offer a unique space to host meetings, training sessions and smaller gatherings featuring a variety of amenities such as WIFI access, A/V equipment, and more.
The mezzanine’s location on the second floor overlooking the main lobby makes it a perfect location for evening events and receptions.
Unique, intimate location for exclusive events featuring a historic telescope and a terrace looking over Gervais St. and The Vista.
The Planetarium Lobby at the South Carolina State Museum offers an out-of-this-world space for weddings, evening receptions, parties, and more special events.
Named after the mural of the Gervais Street Bridge by local artist Blue Sky that takes up one entire wall, the Vista Room is versatile space that can be used for receptions, parties, meetings and conferences.