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Bird Photographer of the Year
Now Open | Exhibition features 70 award-winning images of our feathered friends captured by amateur and professional photographers from around the...
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Museum News
“Big Percy” Arrives at the State Museum
The South Carolina State Museum recently unveiled its latest acquisition, "Big Percy," a sweetgrass basket made by renowned Gullah Geechee artist...
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From the Vault: South Carolina Art from the Museum's Collection
An exhibition exploring the variety and depth of the State Museum's art collection, featuring works by artists and craftspeople who were born in or...
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When I See Myself, I See . . .
This portrait series, by acclaimed storyteller and visual artist Natalie Daise, highlights the creativity, dreams and lived experiences of 21 Voorhees...
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Support
Become a Member
Join the fun and save all year when you become a member of the State Museum!
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Museum Hours
Open today from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
South Carolina State Museum
301 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Get Directions
Plan Your Visit
James Webb Space Telescope: The Story Unfolds
Featuring images visualized in brilliant 4K resolution, this special live planetarium experience explores the science behind the James Webb mission.
What's Happening at the Museum
See events calendar
Event
Teacher Appreciation Day
Sat., May 2 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The State Museum is celebrating South Carolina teachers on Sat., May 2 with FREE general admission and more.
Suitable for All Ages
Wheelchair Accessible
Event
Accessibility Morning - Pete the Cat
Sat., May 9, 2026 | 9 - 11 a.m. Meet Pete the Cat and more during this special morning designed for guests who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience.
ASL Interpretation
Assistive Listening Device
Captioning Available
Included with Admission
Suitable for All Ages
Wheelchair Accessible
Event
Artist Talk | Corey Alston & Corren Alston
Sat., May 23, 2026 | 11 a.m.
This artist
talk
series highlights artists featured in
From the Vault: Art from the Museum’s Collection
, currently on view in Lipscomb Gallery. These...
Adult Event
Included with Admission
Wheelchair Accessible
South Carolina Wings of Wonder
Now Open | Explore the diversity of South Carolina birds in this exhibition, which features specimens and objects from the museum’s extensive natural history collection.
Learn more about this fascinating exhibition
Explore Exhibitions
Changing Exhibition
South Carolina Wings of Wonder
Now Open | Guests can explore the diversity of South Carolina birds in this exhibition, which features specimens and objects from the museum’s...
Changing Exhibition
Bird Photographer of the Year
Now Open | Exhibition features 70 award-winning images of our feathered friends captured by amateur and professional photographers from around the...
Changing Exhibition
Native Communities of South Carolina
This display honors the Native People of South Carolina, highlighting their ongoing efforts to preserve and share their cultural and artistic...
Changing Exhibition
When I See Myself, I See . . .
This portrait series, by acclaimed storyteller and visual artist Natalie Daise, highlights the creativity, dreams and lived experiences of 21 Voorhees...
Changing Exhibition
From the Vault: South Carolina Art from the Museum's Collection
An exhibition exploring the variety and depth of the State Museum's art collection, featuring works by artists and craftspeople who were born in or...
Featured Articles
Read More Featured Articles
Art
Remembering Pearl Fryar
Cultural History
Resources for Conserving Flood Damaged Photos, Antiques and Heirlooms
Natural History
New Species of 65 Million-Year-Old Fossil Shark Discovered
Deeper Dive Series
From Mill to Museum
Shop SC Themed Gifts
Visit the museum store and discover locally made SC themed gifts for friends and family.
Learn More About the Museum Store
Accessibility at the Museum
The South Carolina State Museum is committed to providing accessible and inclusive experiences for our guests.
Learn More about Accessibility at the Museum
Our State, Our Stories Podcast
Developed to coincide with the museum's 35th anniversary, this new series explores stories that uncover South Carolina's rich past through in-depth looks at the museum's collection, behind-the-scenes peeks, and more.
Learn more and subscribe to the podcast
Skip to main content
South Carolina State Museum
Home
Changing Exhibition
Bird Photographer of the Year
Now Open | Exhibition features 70 award-winning images of our feathered friends captured by amateur and professional photographers from around the...
Learn More
Museum News
“Big Percy” Arrives at the State Museum
The South Carolina State Museum recently unveiled its latest acquisition, "Big Percy," a sweetgrass basket made by renowned Gullah Geechee artist...
Learn More
Changing Exhibition
From the Vault: South Carolina Art from the Museum's Collection
An exhibition exploring the variety and depth of the State Museum's art collection, featuring works by artists and craftspeople who were born in or...
Learn More
Changing Exhibition
When I See Myself, I See . . .
This portrait series, by acclaimed storyteller and visual artist Natalie Daise, highlights the creativity, dreams and lived experiences of 21 Voorhees...
Learn More
Support
Become a Member
Join the fun and save all year when you become a member of the State Museum!
Join Today
Museum Hours
Open today from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
South Carolina State Museum
301 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Get Directions
Plan Your Visit
James Webb Space Telescope: The Story Unfolds
Featuring images visualized in brilliant 4K resolution, this special live planetarium experience explores the science behind the James Webb mission.
What's Happening at the Museum
See events calendar
Event
Teacher Appreciation Day
Sat., May 2 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The State Museum is celebrating South Carolina teachers on Sat., May 2 with FREE general admission and more.
Suitable for All Ages
Wheelchair Accessible
Event
Accessibility Morning - Pete the Cat
Sat., May 9, 2026 | 9 - 11 a.m. Meet Pete the Cat and more during this special morning designed for guests who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience.
ASL Interpretation
Assistive Listening Device
Captioning Available
Included with Admission
Suitable for All Ages
Wheelchair Accessible
Event
Artist Talk | Corey Alston & Corren Alston
Sat., May 23, 2026 | 11 a.m.
This artist
talk
series highlights artists featured in
From the Vault: Art from the Museum’s Collection
, currently on view in Lipscomb Gallery. These...
Adult Event
Included with Admission
Wheelchair Accessible
South Carolina Wings of Wonder
Now Open | Explore the diversity of South Carolina birds in this exhibition, which features specimens and objects from the museum’s extensive natural history collection.
Learn more about this fascinating exhibition
Explore Exhibitions
Changing Exhibition
South Carolina Wings of Wonder
Now Open | Guests can explore the diversity of South Carolina birds in this exhibition, which features specimens and objects from the museum’s...
Changing Exhibition
Bird Photographer of the Year
Now Open | Exhibition features 70 award-winning images of our feathered friends captured by amateur and professional photographers from around the...
Changing Exhibition
Native Communities of South Carolina
This display honors the Native People of South Carolina, highlighting their ongoing efforts to preserve and share their cultural and artistic...
Changing Exhibition
When I See Myself, I See . . .
This portrait series, by acclaimed storyteller and visual artist Natalie Daise, highlights the creativity, dreams and lived experiences of 21 Voorhees...
Changing Exhibition
From the Vault: South Carolina Art from the Museum's Collection
An exhibition exploring the variety and depth of the State Museum's art collection, featuring works by artists and craftspeople who were born in or...
Featured Articles
Read More Featured Articles
Art
Remembering Pearl Fryar
Cultural History
Resources for Conserving Flood Damaged Photos, Antiques and Heirlooms
Natural History
New Species of 65 Million-Year-Old Fossil Shark Discovered
Deeper Dive Series
From Mill to Museum
Shop SC Themed Gifts
Visit the museum store and discover locally made SC themed gifts for friends and family.
Learn More About the Museum Store
Accessibility at the Museum
The South Carolina State Museum is committed to providing accessible and inclusive experiences for our guests.
Learn More about Accessibility at the Museum
Our State, Our Stories Podcast
Developed to coincide with the museum's 35th anniversary, this new series explores stories that uncover South Carolina's rich past through in-depth looks at the museum's collection, behind-the-scenes peeks, and more.
Learn more and subscribe to the podcast