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South Carolina State Museum

301 Gervais Street,Columbia, SC 29214-0001

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+1 803 737 4767, 803-898-4921,,

Website:

www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org

Arguably the best history museum in South Carolina, the South Carolina State Museum has over 70,000 artifacts in its arsenal. These include exhibits on art, archaeology, natural history and more. There's also an observatory, planetarium, 4-D theater, and a giant shark display that should appeal particularly to kids. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children.

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There was a wide variety of exhibits and we were easily able to spend about 3 hours there. more on TripAdvisor

The State Museum has multiple floors of interesting and varied exhibits. more on TripAdvisor

There are also vibrant exhibits of living and culture in previous times that provide neat conversation points. more on TripAdvisor

A changing exhibit space features exciting and different options such as the history of movies in the state; be aware that special exhibits may require an additional fee. more on TripAdvisor

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The South Carolina State Museum was once a place of business, now restored, some orginal mill artifacts still remain. The museum offers an excellent insight into South Carolina's past with fun, entert ... more on TripAdvisor

The State Museum is absolutely one of the best museums I have ever visited. They have a wonderful display that chronicles the natural history of South Carolina as well as telling the story of the peop ... more on TripAdvisor

The State Museum has multiple floors of interesting and varied exhibits. The hands-on science area is a hit with kids. There are also vibrant exhibits of living and culture in previous times that prov ... more on TripAdvisor

We visited during spring break in Columbia, so very busy. Many varied exhibits, including a special pirates exhibit geared to young kids. Spent most time in the science area. The museum cost for adult ... more on TripAdvisor

I am a SC teacher: We recently had our annual field trip to the museum and are again disappointed with the programming. Students enjoy their time but teachers are left with a useless day. Two people s ... more on TripAdvisor

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