Now through Oct. 19, 2008
Don’t miss our new blockbuster!! Photographs, posters, movie clips, filmmaking equipment, costumes, props, and other artifacts in this exhibit help trace the history of films made in South Carolina. Get an up-close look at memorabilia from Days of Thunder, The Abyss, Forrest Gump, The Big Chill, The Nutty Professor II, The Patriot, The Legend of Bagger Vance, and many others.
Now through March 29, 2009
The Museum’s two decades of contributions to the Palmetto State’s education, recreation and culture are celebrated in this display of rarities from each of the state’s 46 counties.
Now through Sept. 7, 2008
South Carolina State Museum 20th Anniversary Juried Art Exhibition. This exhibition celebrates both the 20th anniversary of the State Museum’s opening and the diversity of South Carolina art. The first juried exhibition hosted exclusively by the State Museum, the show features the work of a large number of artists from across the state.
Now through Jan. 25, 2009
This exhibit, marking the 40th anniversary of the Tet Offensive, will explore the turbulent events surrounding the biggest single battle of the Vietnam War, both overseas and on the homefront. Sponsored by AT&T, The Real Yellow Pages.
Now through Sept. 28, 2008
Through photographs and artifacts, including one of his familiar top hats, museum guests can learn more about Woodrow Wilson, our 28th president who lived in Columbia as a youth.
Now through Jan. 18, 2009
Recovered artifacts from a B-25C bomber forced to ditch in Lake Murray during World War II comprise this “mini-exhibit” about the raising of the aircraft.
Ongoing
The exhibit focuses on space exploration using unmanned probes. Visitors can operate a model of the Mars rover.
Open during regular museum hours. Free with museum admission. A special stop for children ages six and younger. Changing themes.
Weekends -
Science TheatreAudience Participation Science!
2:00 and 3:30 p.m. Saturdays
3:30 p.m. Sundays
Optical Illusions
12:30 p.m. Saturdays
2:00 p.m. Sundays