Guests who are neurodiverse, autistic or have other disabilities are invited to experience the South Carolina State Museum at their own pace. The program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, young adults and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience at the museum. DuringContinue Reading
Guests who are neurodiverse, autistic or have other disabilities are invited to wear their costumes, enjoy allergy-free trick-or-treating and experience the State Museum at their own pace on October 14 from 9 – 11 a.m. The program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, young adults and adults whoContinue Reading
Ahead of its 35th anniversary this November, the South Carolina State Museum has announced its first-ever podcast: Our State, Our Stories. The series first season, premiering weekly Tuesdays from October 10 – November 21, will highlight how a historic textile mill became South Carolina’s largest museum, explore the true storyContinue Reading
Halloween fun returns to the South Carolina State Museum this October with a lineup of shows and events. Guests are invited to enjoy a full month of activities, including Dark History Tours, 4D experiences, a special themed “Fright” Night Laser Lights event and more. “There’s something for everyone to enjoyContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is excited to announce the launch of its online collection database, allowing educators, students, researchers and others to explore the museum’s collection digitally for the first time. The database currently features the museum’s art collection and will expand to include the museum’s cultural history, scienceContinue Reading
With baseball season in full swing, the State Museum invites its guests to celebrate America’s pastime with special baseball-themed activities and presentations on July 22. Inspired by the museum’s current exhibition, The 521 All-Stars: A Championship Story of Baseball and Community, Baseball Day at the State Museum offers an escapeContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum has announced the return of the Friday Night Laser Lights summer series, kicking off June 16. Guests are invited to enjoy the special themed shows featuring displays of lasers set to music inside the museum’s 55-foot digital dome planetarium. On June 16, Friday Night LaserContinue Reading
The State Museum will be holding an accessibility morning this Saturday, May 13 from 9 – 11am. This program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, young adults and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience at the museum. Guests who are neurodiverse, autistic, orContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will bring campers back in 2023 with a new lineup of spring break and summer camps, presented by AFLAC, for children aged 6 – 11 years old. Each camp is themed with a different topic of learning and exploration. Registration is now open online atContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating Spring Break from April 4 – 16 with 50 percent off general admission for kids aged 12 and younger. Plus, guests can enjoy a brand- new line-up of planetarium and 4D theater shows and a new exhibition. Now showing at the museum, JamesContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will be holding Accessibility Morning – The Cat in the Hat this Saturday, March 11 from 9 – 11 am. The special monthly program provides access for families of children, teenagers, and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience at theContinue Reading