We didn't have nearly enough time to get the full experience. This is a fabulous museum. Very well done! We flew to Columbia and stopped at the museum before heading to our final destination of Myrtle Beach. I wish we had more time to fully appreciate the regular exhibits and to see the special Maya exhibit. I also called a... More

The South Carolina State Museum is a very big museum, varying from natural history to modern state history. There is an enourmous amount of different exhibits, but somehow it feels a bit too much. I usually find it easier to learn something if the exhibits are more focused. Staff were a bit nonchalant, but generally friendly! Tip: Focus on a... More

We went as a school field trip. Is was educational for the kids as well as the adults.. We arrived later in the day so we were not able to see all the exhibits. We plan on visiting again when we have more time.

We ahve gone back again and again. It's agreat family trip fro a moderate price. There is absolutely so much to see and most exhibts are interactive to keep your little one attention span. Just a huge facility so crowds have yet to be a problem. You will go more than once plus it's a great excuse to go sample... More

Does a great job with the history and environment of South Carolina and feature interesting visiting exhibits that cover everything from Napoleon to Body World. Museum is open during expansion, entrance is on the side.

great for the children it so holds there intrest. Great for any age,close to the vista where food is great and so is the shopping. great parking as well

We spent a few hours going floor to floor enjoying the displays and history of the south. The curator has done a great job preparing and displaying the artifacts. Worth a visit when in Columbia.

This was a well-done collection of exhibits, presented at a great value. Overall, a very enjoyable experience. Both natural and pre-colonial history are well represented, and exhibits from more recent eras round out the experience.

this place has all you want to know about US and SC history. Floors vary from history to science and ecology on the state. be sure to see the iconic megladon, the prehistoric mega shark, that is SC's oldest resident. gift shop has lots of neat things for take home memories.