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EdVenture

211 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201
803 779 3100
Ranked #6 of 40 attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Children's Museums
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Vonore, Tennessee
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

I visited Edventure with my children, ages seven and nine. Many of the exhibits were geared for younger children (4-7 age range), but both of my children LOVED every part of the museum! Eddie is the big draw. The kids probably spent two hours in there. During them middle of the day, Eddie became every crowded with bigger kids. It... More

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Columbia, SC
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

If you are looking for a good 2-3 hours with little kids, this is the place. They will have a blast and you will too. More

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Lexington, South Carolina
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

we are members and the kids love going here, they love the firetruck and the supermarket. Very cute and educational :) More

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Washington DC
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

My kids like to play on the giant Eddie. Also, be sure to check out the lego room. More

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SC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Numerous of permanent interactive displays and a temporary interactive displays, great for kids from 2 to 7ish. I just wish that parent would not let their kids run over the little kids. There is a separate room for kids under 3, but not really monitored so often older kids are running around in there too. More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

This museum is great for kids, which is what it is geared to. If you come in wintertime, the "snow land" exhibit is popular and fun. It features fake snowflakes, a carpet hockey rink, and more. More

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Mt. Pleasant, SC
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

I highly recommend a visit to this museum if you are traveling in the Columbia area with children. I am the parent of a 7 year old boy and a 4 year old girl and both children were captivated! It was thrilling to see them so involved in the exhibits that they don't realize how much they are learning! Both... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

Great museum tfor elementary school children. Very high quality exhibits. Very good traveling exhibits. More

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South Carolina
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

Enjoyed the day on field trip with elementary class. More

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Piedmont, South Carolina
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2012

I went here just this past weekend with my teenage niece and nephew and my two toddlers. The toddlers had a blast in pretty much the whole place. The teens really enjoyed the pretend news studio. Overall my favorite part was the big giant kid sitting in the middle of the museum. It is huge and has places where you... More

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