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Sea Lion 4D This new 4d theater experience dives into the world of one of the most unique...
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Santa Saturdays

… Santa Saturdays … Meet Santa at the museum and enjoy holiday fun with friends and family! …
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Accessibility Morning - Meet Santa & The Grinch

… Accessibility Morning - Meet Santa & The Grinch … A special morning designed for guests who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted …
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Tamara Washington

Bio  Tamara Washington joined the South Carolina State Museum in 2023 as the Finance Manager with over 20 years of experience in both government and private finance. Tamara earned degrees in Business Finance and Human Resource Management and is a …
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Dr. Ramon Jackson

Bio Dr. Ramon Jackson completed the doctoral program in History at the University of South Carolina in 2019. He served as co-historian of  Columbia SC 63: Our Story Matters , a landmark public history initiative that commemorated South Carolina’s …
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Allison Moore

Bio Allison Cicero Moore has been widely involved with Columbia’s visual art community over the years. Prior to joining the team at the South Carolina State Museum, she taught art history, art education, studio art classes at various higher …
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Jessica Olin

Bio Jessica has a lifelong passion for history and museums, which is evident by the fact she makes every attempt to visit a historical site or museum in every city she visits. Prior to joining the South Carolina State Museum, her professional …
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Áróra

Closing Soon! Extended through Sunday, March 2nd! Explore the beauty of the Northern Lights in the digital dome planetarium experience, "Áróra!" This immersive cinematic journey takes guests across remote Icelandic landscapes and into space to find …
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Popular Planetarium Experience, Áróra, Returns to the State Museum

Explore the Northern Lights in 4K inside the museum’s 55ft digital dome planetarium The South Carolina State Museum is thrilled to announce the return of the acclaimed planetarium show, “Áróra” opening Saturday, November 2nd. Produced in Iceland, …
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HalloScream Laser Lights

Showing Oct. 1 - 31st, 2024! This popular, family-friendly planetarium experience returns for spooky, spectacular fun! Guests will experience a dynamic show featuring dancing lasers in the museum's digital dome planetarium. Watch as colorful lights …
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Friday Night Laser Lights, South Carolina State Museum, Columbia, Things To Do

Are you interested in bringing your class or a group to a Planetarium show? Please see our Group Visits & Field Trips page !