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Maps - Musuem Hours - Directions


Phone - 803-898-4921 or email Public Information.

The museum is located at 301 Gervais Street, beside the historic Gervais St. Bridge and just a few blocks west of the State Capitol in downtown Columbia.

Hours
  • Open: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sundays 1- 5 p.m.
  • Open Mondays May 31 to September 6
  • Closed: New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Admission
  • Adults 13 - 61: $5.00
  • Seniors 62 & over: $4.00
  • Children 3-12: $3
  • Infants 2 and under: FREE
  • The military discount is $1
Block Buster exhibits have an additional admission charge. See Calendar!

The State Museum cannot admit unaccompanied children under 13 years of age.

Groups (10 or more) Without Reservations
  • Adults (13 - 61): $4.00
  • Seniors (62 & over): $3.00
  • Children (3 -12): $2.00
  • Infants (2 and under): FREE
The State Museum cannot admit unaccompanied children under 13 years of age.

Length of Stay
You can spend an hour or a whole day in the State Museum’s fascinating galleries. Please allow yourself ample time to enjoy touring the four floors of exhibits and visiting the Cotton Mill Exchange.

Handicapped Access
The State Museum is fully accessible to the handicapped. Free wheelchairs available on first-come, first-serve basis.

Photography
Flash photography with electronic or built-in flash is permitted, except in the Lipscomb Art Gallery or in posted exhibitions. No tripods, please.

Volunteer
Volunteering advantages include a 20-percent museum store discount, invitations to exhibit openings, a chance to learn about new exhibits, meeting interesting people and, of course, an opportunity to share in the excitement of South Carolina.

Membership
Enjoy free admission, discounts in The Cotton Mill Exchange and many more benefits while supporting South Carolina’s State Museum. Join today! Call (803) 898-4935.

KISS-FM 98¢ Sunday
General admission to the State Museum is only 98¢ the first Sunday of each month.





Mailing Address
SC State Museum, PO Box 100107, 301 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29202-3107