South Carolina State Museum

Local Living: Growl at the Moon and Dracula taking a bite out of Columbia!

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–In our look ‘Local Living’ this Friday October 25, the South Carolina State Museum is hosting  “Growl at the Moon” from 7 to 10 p.m But this one is not for the little ghosts and goblins, this event is 21 years and up. The event will feature the debut of a new haunted planetarium laser light show, it…

SC State Museum set to launch Space Week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Ready for take off?  The South Carolina State Museum is launching Space Week, July 20 through July 28, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.    Museum officials say the week long event includes the museum’s new Apollo 50: Journey to the Moon exhibit, see the show, Fly Me to the Moon 4D, enjoy…

Celebrating Valentine’s Day Under the Stars

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Some here in the Midlands celebrated Valentines Day with a walk down memory lane. The South Carolina State Museum celebrated Valentines Day with Amore Under the Stars, the ultimate date night experience. Visitors were able to eat dinner with a view of downtown, take a tour through the museum and explore some of the states more…

State Museum offering Black Friday Specials for Holiday Weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to take a break from the shopping, the South Carolina State Museum has a deal for you. The Museum is gearing up for the holiday season with holiday shows. According to officials, new this year, guests will have an opportunity to see The Polar Express 4D Experience free with a new Black Friday…

SC State Museum celebrating 30th Anniversary with free admission

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Are you ready for a Birthday celebration? The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating its 30th anniversary and will offer free General Admission, Saturday Nov. 3 & Sunday Nov. 4. According to museum officials, the State Museum will offer free general admission to the public Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4,…

SC State Museum hosts ‘ Museum of Oz’ after hours

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina State Museum has transformed into the Museum of Oz. Museum officials say on Tuesday, Oct. 16 you can experience Tuesday in Oz. According to the Museum, Guests can experience the Museum of Oz after hours with ghost tours at 6:30 p.m., special pumpkin planetarium shows like Skies Over Oz at 6 p.m. and HalloScream Laser Lights at 7 p.m., night sky observing and The…

Paleopalooza draws crowds to annual event at State Museum

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Talk about a walk on the wild side of natural history. Many visitors got to hang out with dinosaurs over the weekend. On Saturday, the South Carolina State Museum hosted Paleopalooza. Guests got a chance to see a slithering reptile exhibit, explore the world of fossils, and even see live birds of prey. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

SC State Museum Hosting Spring Events

 COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina State Museum may have the answer for what to do this Spring Break.  The museum is hosting Spring Break camps and a spring deal to see the new planetarium show, free, starting March 31 through April 30.  Here’s a list of events from the South Carolina State Museum: Black Holes The immensity and power of…

State Museum: Halloween in Oz

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Families get in your best costume and join the State Museum for a party. Enjoy Halloween games, activities and a trick or treat scavenger hunt at the State Museum on Halloween from 5pm to 10pm. There will also be ghost tours, children’s costume contest and the Wizard of Oz 4-D experience. According to the Museum, General admission starting…