Renew
Join us for another year of fun exhibitions, programs and more.
Renew Online
Renew online through the Member Portal. If you haven't already signed up, you'll need your Visual ID, the number under your barcode on your most recent membership card. Contact the membership department at 803.898.4937 or send an email if you need help locating your most recent number.
Renew your membership and enjoy another year of fun and savings at the State Museum!
All membership levels include:
- Free unlimited general admission for one year.
- Exclusive member previews of special exhibits and other member’s only opportunities including member appreciation events.
- Free OR discounted show tickets (each ticket is valid for your choice of one 4D theater or planetarium show).
- Discounted Blockbuster Exhibit admission.
- 10% discount in the museum store.
- 10% discount in the Crescent Cafe.
- 20% discounts on museum programs and special museum events.
- Subscription to IMAGES quarterly magazine.
- Biweekly Member’s e-Newsletters.
How to Renew:
By phone:
803.898.4937
On Site:
At the Admissions Desk
Questions?
Choose Your Level
Individual | $50
Membership benefits for one named adult, plus:
- 4 show tickets
- Opportunity to Add-On Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
Dual | $80
Membership benefits for one adult and one guest, plus:
- 8 show tickets
- Opportunity to Add-On a named guest
- Opportunity to Add-On Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
Family | $140
Membership benefits for two named adults and children or grandchildren under 18 in household, plus:
- 14 show tickets
- 20% off Facility Rentals
- Opportunity to Add-On a named guest
- Opportunity to Add-On Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
- FREE admission for two to over 250 museums nationwide plus member discount in all gift shops (ROAM)
Explorer | $180
Membership benefits for two named adults and children or grandchildren under 18 in household, plus:
- 18 Show Tickets
- 4 Guest Passes
- 20% off Facility Rentals
- 20% off Kids Camps
- Smithsonian Affiliate Membership included
- FREE admission for two to over 250 museums nationwide plus member discount in all gift shops (ROAM)
- FREE admission for two at 650+ museums across North America (NARM)
- Opportunity to Add-On a named guest
Ambassador | $300
Membership benefits for two named adults and children or grandchildren under 18 in household, plus:
- 24 Show Tickets
- 6 Guest Passes
- 20% off Facility Rentals
- 20% off Kids Camps
- Smithsonian Affiliate Membership included
- FREE admission for two to over 250 museums nationwide plus member discount in all gift shops (ROAM)
- FREE admission for two at 650+ museums across North America (NARM)
- Opportunity to Add-On a named guest
Visionary Memberships
The Visionary Circle is the State Museum's close group of members who care deeply about the museum’s mission to share South Carolina’s history and culture. All Visionary Circle members enjoy all of the benefits of the Ambassador level, plus:
- Quarterly Lecture Series: These presentations from curators, museum experts, and important cultural figures feature dinner, drinks and networking opportunities.
- Private Viewings of New Exhibitions: Visionary Circle members are invited to see new exhibitions before they are open to the public, with talks from exhibition curators.
- Behind-the-Scenes Tours: Members of the Visionary Circle get access to behind-the-scenes tours of our collection storage.
Upcoming Events
Don't forget, members get free or discounted admission to museum programs and events.
Sat., Sept. 13, 2025 | 9 - 11 a.m. Meet The Pigeon and more during this special morning designed for guests who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience.
Fri., Sept. 19, 2025 | 5 - 9 p.m. Explore the State Museum after-hours and enjoy a special movie during this new summertime event series.
Event
Thurs., Sept. 25 & Fri., Sept. 26, 2025 Please join the South Carolina State Museum in celebrating our state’s visual arts community and the re-opening of the museum’s Lipscomb Gallery.