South Carolina State University Museum

South Carolina State Museum    

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(658) · Museum in Columbia, United States
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The South Carolina State Museum is a state-of-the-art facility featuring four floors of SC history.

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4.4/5 · 658 reviews
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May 20, 2025
Our family of 5 recently visited the South Carolina State Museum for the first time. It exceeded our expectations and was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. The exhibits are interesting and in…Full review by gableech
May 13, 2025
The museum does have lots to see and you can spend several hours there. It is in need of some upkeep as it is showing wear and tear like so many museums. Several interactive exhibits didn’t work and …Full review by MsEditor2
Apr 28, 2025
Very large museum. Lots of history. Differently themed exhibits on each floor. Two theaters, one is an IMAX planetariumFull review by N S
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The Largest Museum in the State
Located inside the former Columbia Mills Building, the South Carolina State Museum is the largest museum in the state and has displ…
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Devoted to Art, History, Science and Technol…
Housed in the historic 1893 Columbia Mill textile building, our "biggest artifact," the South Carolina State Museum tells the story of Sout…
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Four Floors of Fascinating Exhibits
This museum is the largest in South Carolina and is located along the banks of the Congaree River. South Carolina State Museum has four …
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Opened in 1988, South Carolina State Museum is housed in a historic building from the late 19th Century and is nestled by the riverside. Sprea…
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The South Carolina State Museum stands as a beacon of history, culture, and science in the Southeastern United States. Established on O…
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Are people allowed to leave the museum and come back the same day without having to pay another admission fee.
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I am not sure about that,but give them a phone call and I am sure they would provide you with that information
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Answer by djs19060 · Feb 23, 2020
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About how long do we need to visit here?
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It definitely takes at least 2 hours because of all the exhibitions. We spent 3 hours and could have stayed longer.
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can you just purchase tickets once you get there?
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Yes. FYI, Admission to the Civil War relics room and the downstairs gallery is free.
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Admission prices?
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Reasonable for what you are seeing!
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Is it worth visiting with children under 5?
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There are interactive exhibits at the museum for children. If at child is at the age of five, it would a fun visit. Edventure is a great for younger children. A lot of interactive activities at …
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There are interactive exhibits at the museum for children. If at child is at the age of five, it would a fun visit. Edventure is a great for younger children. A lot of interactive activities at Edventure and children can be active there. A lot more movement activities at Edventure.
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