Museum Hours - Admission - 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 - Memorial Day through Labor Day
- 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.
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Groups (10 or more guests)
- Adults (13 - 61): $4.00
- Seniors (62 & over): $3.00
- Children (3 -12): $2.00
- Infants (2 and under): FREE
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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.
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.
Enjoy free admission, discounts in The Cotton Mill Exchange and many more benefits while supporting South Carolina’s State Museum. Join today! Sign up online or call (803) 898-4935.
$1 Sunday
General admission to the State Museum is only $1.00 the first Sunday of each month.
Joint Tickets
Joint Tickets are available for the State Museum and the
Confederate Relic Room. Visit both museums for one admission price.
- $6 for adults over 21
- Under 21 free to the Relic Room
Mailing Address
SC State Museum, PO Box 100107, 301 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29202-3107
Phone - 803-898-4921 or
email Public Information.