South Carolina State Museum

Category: Museum in Columbia, South Carolina

Address: 301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA

Phone: +18038984921

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

T p

Sep 19, 2022

Absolutely loved it. We will definitely go back again.

Sally Robinson

Sep 15, 2022

So much to see Very interesting.

المدرب سامي الحارثي

Sep 14, 2022

The beauty of this museum

M

Sep 13, 2022

Great 2 hours and out!

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Questions & Answers

How much to get in?

donna dawkins | Sep 20, 2018
Tearenfrenzy Raven | Sep 20, 2018

A $1 BUT only on the 1st Sunday of each month.

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What are the Memorial Day hours ?

William Jamie | Sep 20, 2018
Dennis Wilson | Sep 20, 2018

12-5PM

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how much to get in?

Marilyn Phillips | Sep 20, 2018
Kate | Sep 20, 2018

General admission: Adult $13.95 Senior (Ages 62 +) $12.95 Children (ages 3-12) $11.95 Members $4.00 It goes up depending on the extra shows you choose to see. Its half priced on Tuesday.

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what is the admission cost for senior citizens?

Marcella Davis | Sep 20, 2018
Chris Charest | Sep 20, 2018

$12.95 age 62 and over.

Is it true if you receive snap benefits you get discounted admission

Roberta Burkett | Sep 20, 2018
Katie McGee | Sep 20, 2018

Edventure Children's Museum which is in the same area does but I am not sure about here.

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Do state employees get a discount

Brent Smith | Sep 19, 2020
Pritchard Abigail | Aug 20, 2022

I am not sure

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Do they take aaa discount

Zuleika Mcknight | Sep 20, 2019
Andrew Watterud | Sep 20, 2019

The only discounts are senior and military.

Are there elevators

Briana Crockett | Sep 20, 2019
Marcia Nolen | Sep 20, 2019

Yes

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How much does it cost to get in

Marie Lucas | Sep 20, 2019
BRIAN GRAY | Sep 20, 2019

Explorer 1. Includes museum general admission and choice of ONE musuem attraction. Adult $13.95. Senior (Ages 62 +) $12.95. ...Explorer 2. Includes museum general admission and choice of TWO museum attractions. Adult $16.95. ...Explorer 3. Includes museum general admission and entrance to THREE museum attractions. Adult $19.95.

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Are they open on Saturdays

Claudius Maye | Sep 20, 2018
Debbie Oswald | Sep 20, 2018

Saturday's there open at 10:00 - 6::00.

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Hi, is there a discount today May6?

Nabeel m. Abdulrazzaq | Sep 20, 2018
Genia Henwood | Sep 20, 2018

1st Sunday of the month is usually $1 admission.

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Is there a holocost going out?

Barbara Jackson | Sep 20, 2018
Richard Baldwin | Sep 20, 2018

No. Some of the exhibits include slavery, southern history, natural historyistory, railroad, mill village life, framing, etc.

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Do you guys have military discount?

Miranda Sanchez | Sep 20, 2018
rachelmm05 | Sep 20, 2018

Yes i believe they do offer a military discount if your bring i.d.

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How long is the show?

Angela Russell | Sep 20, 2018
Stephenie Hinson | Sep 20, 2018

It's anywhere from 15-30 depending on which show you attend. The 4D Lego is fun but be warned...they spritz you with a lemon scented something that will cause children with eczema to itch and burn.

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How many hrs from to Vegas to southcarolina?

BN G | Sep 20, 2018
noodle Brown | Sep 20, 2018

This isn't accurate but probably about 38hrs if you a backup driver

Do you have a dinosaur collection That is life size?

A Google User | Sep 20, 2018
Richard Baldwin | Sep 20, 2018

There is a dinosaur area with some replica skeletons and a dino dig box for kids.

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Are dinosaurs there this weekend

Tracy Edwards | Sep 20, 2018
Glenn Rauhofer | Sep 20, 2018

2 in dinosaurs room son works there lot of kid stuff to do there and columbia and free bus that goes to five points stops by capotal if y'all play pokemon go it every where

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Who inherited the JP Morgan Estates of SC. Are there heirlooms artwork or family archives on display. Cleveland County NC \ SC politics involved?

Wes Tuck | Sep 20, 2018
Glenn Rauhofer | Sep 20, 2018

Yes i think so

Is the planetarium open Christmas ev?

Michael Malouff | Sep 20, 2018
Billy baker | Sep 20, 2018

Closed 24/25

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Have an antique from slaver I found digging in my back yard and was wondering how much and what’s it bout

Austin Orr | Sep 20, 2018
Kimberly Ann | Sep 20, 2018

You could take it to the university of South Carolina . they have a department that may can test how old it is

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If you plan to stay all can you leave and come back the same day?

Victoria Atkinson | Sep 20, 2018
Meek Lane | Sep 20, 2018

They gave us wrist bands during the Eclipse Event. So, we could leave and come back, at any time.

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Do thing run a special on 1st Sunday of month want to do something with kids

Roy Johnson | Sep 20, 2017
Tearenfrenzy Raven | Sep 20, 2018

The first Sunday of every month the entrance fee is only a $1.

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What time is the total eclipse in columbia

Michael Maginn | Sep 20, 2017
Katherine Blackwelder | Sep 20, 2017

It's at 2:41 I think.

Does museum have glasses for eclipse

Roy Johnson | Sep 20, 2017
Becca | Sep 20, 2017

They said they would be providing them, but you should call them directly.

Are you required to wear face mask?

Freida Jennings | Mar 23, 2022
Chyna | Mar 23, 2022

No

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Does the museum have wheelchairs to borrow / rent?

Harrison | Sep 19, 2021
Glenn Rauhofer | Sep 19, 2021

Not sure but give them a call and ask I just tried Calling my kids who works there sorry no answer

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Can you go in and buy tickets on that day or do you have to buy them online?

Anne Doing Her Best | Sep 19, 2021
Tommie Cox | Sep 19, 2021

You can buy them there upon arrival.

Do y'all buy things back from the slave years

Julia Busby | Sep 19, 2021
Glenn Rauhofer | Sep 19, 2021

up

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Is the museum open regular hours now? And do you have to wear a mask?

Nikki Storm | Sep 19, 2020
JoAnn Zeise | Sep 19, 2020

The city of Columbia has a mask ordinance so yes, you have to wear a mask. The hours are not the same right now but close. Check the website.

Someone said there is a discount for home school families. Is that correct, and what constitutes as proof? Thanks

UPSTATE NY CANALS | Sep 19, 2020
Dee J | Sep 19, 2020

Admission is free for all homeschool students and ONE parent. Additional adults are $5/person. You must provide registration certificate from an Accountability Association as valid proof of homeschooling.

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How much are tickets for winter fest

James Dunn | Sep 19, 2020
AnaP Almeida | Sep 19, 2020

It's free when you buy an explorer 2 ticket (adult 16.95/child 14.95) til Jan 4.... Happy holidays!

Is it free admission

Princess Simone | Sep 20, 2019
cynthia suggs | Sep 20, 2019

Explorer 1 Includes museum general admission and choice of ONE musuem attraction. Adult $13.95 Senior (Ages 62 +) $12.95 Children (ages 3-12) $11.95 Members $4.00 BUY EXPLORER 1 TICKETS Explorer 2 Includes museum general admission and choice of TWO museum attractions. Adult $16.95 Senior (Ages 62 +) $15.95 Children (ages 3-12) $14.95 Members $7.00 BUY EXPLORER 2 TICKETS Explorer 3 Includes museum general admission and entrance to THREE museum attractions. Adult $19.95 Senior (Ages 62 +) $18.95 Children (ages 3-12) $17.95 Members $10.00 BUY EXPLORER 3 TICKETS General Admission Tickets Museum general admission includes entry into all 4 floors of gallery space and access to the Boeing Observatory. General admission does not include entrance to planetarium shows or 4D movies. General admission tickets are available for purchase at the Admissions Desk in the museum lobby. Adult (13-61): $8.95, Seniors (62 +):$7.95, Children (3-12): $6.95, Infants 2 and under: FREE

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What is general admission

ReGina Anderson | Sep 20, 2019
Bryan Pugh | Sep 20, 2019

http://scmuseum.org/visit/hours-admission/

Are they open on Easter?

Nghi Ho | Sep 20, 2019
Leona Prescott | Sep 20, 2019

They are closed on thanksgiveing, Christmas eve, Christmas, and Easter.

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How much to park? And do they have parking for large buses?

A Google User | Sep 20, 2019
James Boone | Sep 20, 2019

Yes parking is free and there is space for a bus.

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What time do the shows start?

Alice Stewart | Sep 20, 2019
Roxanne Laurel | Sep 20, 2019

The shows are all day at different times check out the website. The times are on there.

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How much is it to get in with WIC/Medicaid card?

Sharolynn Walker | Sep 20, 2019
Robert Schulze | Sep 20, 2019

Sorry. I can't help you as I don't know. I would just call them. The museum is awesome and will take all day to get thru

How much is it to get in if you have WIC/Medicaid?

Sharolynn Walker | Sep 20, 2019
Elizabeth H | Sep 20, 2019

There is no discount for WIC/Medicaid.

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How much on saturday

Gloria Washington | Sep 20, 2019
John Wright | Sep 20, 2019

Planetarium shows are extra

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Is the museum free to get in today

Kitty Lucas | Sep 20, 2018
Maddie Devine | Sep 20, 2018

I paid like $6 for an adult ticket to get in.

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How much is it to go to the Ice Age show? Where can I find info on the show times?

Susan Rowe | Sep 20, 2018
free wisdom child | Sep 20, 2018

Sorry did make it that far. Kid seen electric bulb and thats all she wrote.

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