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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D

Not currently showing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer shines in this magical 4-D Experience®. When young Rudolph is teased for his red nose and runs away from Christmastown, he sets off on a series of adventures, meets new friends Hermey the Elf and …
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Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume

… Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume … Now Open! Created by the Walt Disney Archives, this critically acclaimed exhibition features 70 costumes, from characters such as Cinderella to Maleficent and …
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James Morris

Born and raised in Lower Richland in East Columbia, SC, Jimmy spent six years in the South Carolina Air National Guard. Aside from the Military, Jimmy has over two decades of experience in the world of public safety, including 21 years as a Fire …
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Mia Cogdill

Bio Mia Cogdill is our Graphics Manager. She was born in Lexington, SC and have always loved art and history. She graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2022 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a concentration on graphic design. She started …
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Turtle Odyssey 4D

Discover the unique traits and fascinating behaviors of one of Earth’s most ancient and majestic creatures: sea turtles. Join baby Bunji, an Australian green sea turtle, as she navigates the dangers of life at sea, growing into a thriving adult …
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Resources for Conserving Flood Damaged Photos, Antiques and Heirlooms

  South Carolina is no stranger to hurricanes or dangerous flooding, but that doesn’t make the aftermath any easier. While the South Carolina State Museum has weathered many storms, we understand the grief in losing precious things and the …
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Constellation Concert Series: Music in the Observatory

… Constellation Concerts … Experience music under the stars in the museum's observatory. …
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Weathering Weather

Join us as we learn the difference between weather and climate, experiment with making clouds in a bottle, and discover how humans affect our...
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Fossils on Tour

Get to know our Natural History collection a little better in this unique program. Museum educators will take you through the 2nd floor exhibition...
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Are you interested in bringing your class or a group to a Planetarium show? Please see our Group Visits & Field Trips page !