The Museum has four disciplines that reflect the richness of South Carolina's history:
Art - Just as South Carolina art plays an integral role in the lives of many visitors, it is integral to the story the State Museum tells of South Carolina.
Natural History - South Carolina is one of the most biologically diverse areas of the United States.
Science & Technology - The science and technology floor provides historic and contemporary exhibits and activities.
Cultural History - The history floor of the South Carolina State Museum covers roughly 14,000 years of the state's heritage.