Renew
Join us for another year of fun exhibitions, programs and more.
Renew your membership and enjoy another year of fun and savings at the State Museum!
All membership levels include:
- Free unlimited general admission for one year.
- Exclusive member previews of special exhibits and other member’s only opportunities including member appreciation events.
- Free OR discounted show tickets (each ticket is valid for your choice of one 4D theater or planetarium show).
- Discounted Blockbuster Exhibit admission.
- 10% discount in the Cotton Mill Exchange.
- 10% discount in the Crescent Cafe.
- 20% discounts on museum programs, special museum events and kids camps.
- Access to exclusive travel opportunities curated by the Museum Travel Alliance, a consortium of museum and cultural institutions whose members share a passion for cultural travel.
- Subscription to IMAGES quarterly magazine.
- Biweekly Member’s e-Newsletters.
How to Renew:
By phone:
803.898.4937
On Site:
At the Admissions Desk
Questions?
Choose Your Level
Individual
Individual Plus One
Membership benefits for one adult and one guest, plus:
- 6 show tickets.
$89
Family BASIC
Membership benefits for two named adults and children or grandchildren under 18 in household, plus:
- +1 Guest option (this level of membership allows the card holder to bring a guest every time they visit. Great for babysitters, grandparents or relatives.)
- Member discounts on show tickets
$99
Family PLUS
Membership benefits for two named adults and children or grandchildren under 18 in household, plus:
- 12 show tickets
- FREE admission for two to over 250 museums nationwide plus member discount in all gift shops (ROAM)
$129
Ambassador
All the benefits of Family PLUS membership, plus:
- 12 additional show tickets (24 total).
- Six general admission guest passes.
- FREE admission for two at 650+ museums across North America (NARM).
- Subscription to Smithsonian Magazine.
$175
Director’s Guild
All the benefits of Ambassador membership, plus:
- 6 additional show tickets (30 total).
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Two special event tickets for museum events. (Note: SCSM reserves the right to select events where free tickets can be redeemed.)
- Two additional general admission guest passes (8 total).
- Two special event tickets for after hour events.
$300
Upcoming Events
Don't forget, members get free or discounted admission to museum programs and events.
Event
College students from across the state are invited to experience the South Carolina State Museum after hours!
Event
Explore a variety of infamous and legendary tales throughout South Carolina’s history with this special tour experience.
Each month the museum hosts a special morning designed for families of children, teenagers, young adults and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience.