State Museum - Archived Headlines
- State Museum Partners with Seniors for Mutual Benefit
Friday, May 30, 2008 - South Carolina State Museum and Experience Works, Inc. form partnership.
- State Museum Provides Family Fun with "Hooray for Hollywood" June 7
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - Experience movie magic at the South Carolina State Museum on June 7 with a Hurray for Hollywood Breakfast and other fun-filled family activities.
- State Museum Receives Rare Mexican War Medal
Thursday, May 08, 2008 - The South Carolina State Museum has received a rare Mexican War medal on long-term loan.
- State Museum Displays Artifacts from Wrecked WWII Plane
Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - After more than half a century, a wrecked B-25C plane was recovered from the depths of Lake Murray. The State Museum opens an exhibit on May 16 chronicling the salvage efforts surrounding this historic aircraft.
- State Museum Store Offers Discount Day for State Employees
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - State employees will receive a 10 percent discount on May 7 at the South Carolina State Museum's store, the Cotton Mill Exchange.
- State Museum to Honor Veterans and Military Personnel May 3
Thursday, April 24, 2008 - In conjunction with the Celebrate Freedom Foundation, join the State Museum in honoring military veterans and current active-duty personnel in a day of patriotic programs and tributes.
- State Museum Celebrates 20 with Juried Art Show
Friday, April 18, 2008 - This exhibition celebrates both the 20th Anniversary of the State Museum's opening and the diversity of South Carolina art. The first juried exhibition hosted by the State Museum, the show features the work of a large number of artists from across the state.
- State Museum Art Festival a Feast for the Senses
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - This show and sale of work by some of South Carolina's best studio artists is offered in conjunction with Artista Vista. See contemporary art from more than 25 artists, view demonstrations and purchase paintings, pottery, mosaic compositions and much more.
- Snakes Invade State Museum
Monday, April 14, 2008 - Separate the facts from the fiction surrounding snakes in this fascinating talk at the South Carolina State Museum.
- State Museum to Celebrate Anniversary all Year
Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - Join the South Carolina State Museum as it celebrates twenty years of service to South Carolina.
- Tartan Fest Celebrates Scottish Heritage at State Museum
Friday, March 21, 2008 - Enjoy Scottish music, country dancing, weaponry and birds of prey, a Celtic fashion show, a demonstration of Scottish heavy athletics and more on April 5 at the State Museum.
- State Museum Offers Family Camp-In April 11
Thursday, March 13, 2008 - Spend a fun-filled evening with the sharks, astronauts, dinosaurs and legends of the Silver Screen!
- State Museum to Launch New Exhibit, TET: Military Victory, Political Defeat
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - Marking the 40th anniverary of the Tet Offensive, the SC State Museum's newest exhibit will explore the turbulent events surrounding the biggest single battle of the Vietnam War.
- Antiques, Oddities Appraised At State Museum Jan. 19
Thursday, January 10, 2008 - "Museum Road Show" appraisal program. Experts will appraise art, textiles, military emorabilia, furniture, jewelry and much more.
- State Museum Mounts Major Exhibit on S.C. Movies
Monday, January 07, 2008 - New exhibit opens January 12 at the South Carolina State Museum. Photographs, posters, movie clips, filmmaking equipment, costumes, props and other artifacts from movies made in South Carolina will be on display.
- State Museum Expands New Cell Phone Audio Tours
Monday, December 31, 2007 - Free cell phone tours enhance new exhibits at the South Carolina State Museum.
- State Museum Acquires Rare Huntboard
Monday, December 31, 2007 - An unusual 19th century huntboard is currently on display at the South Carolina State Museum.
- State Museum Hosts “A Night to Believe”
Thursday, December 13, 2007 - Celebrate the start of winter break with supper and a special holiday movie at the State Museum!
- State Museum Offers a Special Discount to State Employees
Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - South Carolina State Employees receive a ten percent discount on all items at the South Carolina State Museum store and cafe on December 10.
- State Museum Begins a Winter Tradition
Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - Take a break from the holiday crowds with family activities celebrating the winter season at the South Carolina State Museum from Dec. 15 to Dec. 30.
- Knifemakers to Demonstrate Skills at State Museum Dec. 1
Monday, November 26, 2007 - Members of the S.C. Association of Knifemakers will offer demonstrations of knifemaking techniques on the front grounds of the State Museum.
- State Museum hosts a “Gem” of
Friday, November 16, 2007 - The Columbia Gem and Mineral Society presents its annual show in its new location at the State Museum, featuring 26 retail vendors, demonstrations and displays.
- State Museum Offers New Hands-On Programs
Thursday, November 15, 2007 - Discover South Carolina's environment, past and present, in NatureSpace at the State Museum.
- State Museum Store Offers Unique Gifts for the Holidays
Thursday, November 15, 2007 - The Cotton Mill Exchange at the South Carolina State Museum offers new and unusual gift ideas for the holiday season.
- State Museum Offers Museum Highlights Tours
Friday, November 09, 2007 - Docents at the South Carolina State Museum will lead 60 minute tours highlighting museum exhibits.
- Festival of Trees to Bring Holiday Spirit to S.C. State Museum
Friday, November 09, 2007 - This annual partnership with the Children's Hospital of Palmetto Health Richland Hospital offers family entertainment. Enjoy hundreds of decorated holiday items including trees, wreaths and other creations. Free museum admission, live entertainment, and crafts make this a special weekend of family fun at the State Museum.
- State Museum to Spotlight Coplan Art Collection at Vista Lights
Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - In conjunction with Vista Lights, join the museum at a reception celebrating the new exhibit, The Mark B. Coplan Collection at the South Carolina State Museum.
- Native American Film Festival Premieres at State Museum
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - The South Carolina State Museum hosts the Native American Indian Film and Video Festival featuring award-winning independent films.
- Tricks and Treats Returns to the State Museum Oct. 27
Monday, October 15, 2007 - Haunted Halloween party with games, crafts, balloon art and pocket magic, face-painting, Skat the Cat, scary surprises in the “haunted” galleries, storytelling and much more. Come celebrate the Museum’s 19th birthday! Wear a costume and receive $1 off regular museum admission for the day. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sponsored by Eastman Chemical.
- Purses Exhibit Reflects A Century of Changes for Women
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - An exhibition about handbags and how lifestyle influenced not just design and fabrication but the contents of the purse. It tells the story of a woman's role in society for the past 100 years from a new and unique perspective.
- October Fun at the State Museum
Wednesday, October 03, 2007 - The State Museum is hosting fun-filled activities for children and adults during the month of October
- State Museum to Exhibit Major S.C. Art Collection
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 - This exhibition is the first in-depth look at the Museum's largest single acquisition of fine, folk and contemporary artwork primarily by artists from the Palmetto State.
- State Museum Hosts Family Literacy Event
Thursday, September 27, 2007 - The South Carolina State Museum is hosting the third annual Read and Romp, benefiting Reach Out and Read - South Carolina. Fun, educational activites involving favorite children's books provides an entertaining day for children 10 and under.
- State Museum Fall Heritage Festival
Thursday, September 27, 2007 - Folklife and artists' demonstrations, traditional handicrafts and folk art, five styles of South Carolina barbecue, children's activities and more. Enjoy great bluegrass, "newgrass" and folk music performances at this annual tradition.
- Smithsonian Museum Day at the South Carolina State Museum
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - Guests who present the Smithsonian card will receive free admission today!
- State Museum Program Explores WWI and the Home Front
Monday, September 10, 2007 - Chief Curator of History, Fritz Hamer presents a lecture highlighting the exhibit Seeds of Change: South Carolina and the Great War 1917-1918.
- Creator of State Museum Shark Honored in "Mini-Exhibit" at State Museum
Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Exhibit honoring the artist Stavros Chrysostomides, creator of the State Museum's great white shark, is currently at the South Carolina State Museum.
- Vintage, Modern Collectibles Featured at State Museum Toy Soldier Show
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - See, buy or trade toy soldiers or other military miniatures from various periods of history. View the new diorama created by the South Carolina Military Miniature Society.
- State Museum Displays Suit of Original Drifter Bill Pinkney
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - The South Carolina State Museum is displaying the tuxedo of Bill Pinkney, one of the legendary Drifters.
- State Museum Spins Yarns for Old and Young
Monday, July 16, 2007 - Members of the S.C. Storytelling Network present their best fables, fairy tales, historical and personal stories. July 21 at the South Carolina State Museum.
- State Museum Excavates 30-Million-Year-Old Turtle
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - Jim Knight, Curator of Natural History at the South Carolina State Museum, excavates a rare 30 million-year-old turtle shell fossil with the help of the Lowcountry Fossil Club.
- Technology Explores Space and Earth in New Exhibit
Tuesday, June 05, 2007 - Featuring spectacular views of outer space, this exhibit includes technology stations that allow guests to gaze at faraway planets and galaxies.
- State Museum Now Open Mondays in Summer
Thursday, May 17, 2007 - Enjoy seven days of fun at the South Carolina State Museum from Memorial Day to Labor Day! In addition to the regular Tuesday through Sunday schedule, the State Museum will be open on Mondays through the summer.
- State Museum Observes 90th Anniversary of WWI
Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - Learn about South Carolina's role on the home front in World War I through displays of photographs, uniforms, weapons, a horse-drawn ambulance wagon and more.
- State Museum Store Offers Discount
Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - The SC State Museum store, the Cotton Mill Exchange, will offer a 10% discount to state employees today.
- State Museum Store Offers State Employee Discount
Friday, April 27, 2007 - Save 10% at the Cotton Mill Exchange and Crescent Cafe on Wednesday, May 9.
- The Arts Come Alive at the SC State Museum
Thursday, April 19, 2007 - This show and sale of work by some of South Carolina's best studio artists is offered in conjunction with Artista Vista and the Columbia Festival of the Arts. See contemporary art from more than 25 artists, view demonstrations and purchase pine needle baskets, paintings, pottery, mosaic compositions and much more.
- State Museum Celebrates Scottish Heritage
Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - Join us for a celebration of Scottish heritage. Enjoy Scottish music, Highland and Scottish country dancing, a display of clans' tables, Scottish merchandise and Highland games and golf activities for children.
- State Museum Introduces New Cell Phone Audio Tour
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - SC State Museum guests may now get audio tours of the exhibit Edmund Yaghjian: A Retrospective using their cell phones.
- Retrospective to Examine Career of S.C. Art Pioneer
Monday, March 12, 2007 - View more than 100 paintings and sketches by one of the most important South Carolina artists of the 20th century, Edmund Yaghjian.
- Celebrate Irish Heritage at the State Museum
Monday, February 26, 2007 - Enjoy Irish step-dancers Rince na h' Eireann, music by the Wild Irish band, special genealogy session and scavenger hunt for kids in this celebration of Irish heritage.
- Carolina Natural
Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - Smithsonian Author Presents Hope Diamond Program at S.C. State Museum
Friday, January 05, 2007 - Smithsonian Author, Richard Kurin,will present a lecture and a book signing of his new book, "Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem."
- Museum Road Show Comes to the S.C. State Museum
Friday, January 05, 2007 - Experts will appraise art, textiles, military memorabilia, furniture and jewelry at the S.C. State Museum on Saturday, January 13.
- State Museum Exhibits Victory Via Photography
Friday, December 08, 2006 - This exhibit displays 147 images of memorable moments in sports history and portrays athletes such as Arthur Ashe, Nadia Comaneci, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Babe Ruth and more.
- State Museum Offers a Special
Thursday, December 07, 2006 - The South Carolina State Museum store, The Cotton Mill Exchange, will offer a 10% discount to all state employees on Monday, December 11th.
- Hubble Exhibit Features Scenes from Deep Space
Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - Spectacular photos from the Hubble telescope along with hands on games, and interactive features make up this dynamic exhibit at the South Carolina State Museum.
- Iwo Jima Survivors to Speak at SC State Museum
Wednesday, October 18, 2006 - Iwo Jima veterans to speak at the South Carolina State Museum.
- Tricks and Treats I
Monday, October 16, 2006 - Especially for kids, this annual family Halloween event includes balloon art and pocket magic "Creepy Crawl" scavenger hunt and prizes, face painting, the Haunted Gallery walk-through and more.
- Fall Festival 2006
Monday, October 02, 2006 - Folklife and artists' demonstrations, four styles of South Carolina barbecue, children's activities and more. Enjoy bluegrass, "newgrass" and German music performances.
- Treasures by the 100s
Monday, October 02, 2006 - See a variety of artifacts from the museum collection relating to the number 100 that, with a few exceptions, have never been on exhibit before.
- Major Natural History Exhibit Covers 1 Million Years
Thursday, September 07, 2006 - This exhibit will feature a large portion of the never before seen State Museum natural history collection. Come and see the incredible specimens collected by the State Museum since its beginning. Sept. 8, 2006 through Sept. 8, 2007.
- State Museum Holds a Day of Remembrance for Sept. 11, 2001
Monday, September 04, 2006 - Drill team performance, presentation of colors, screening of the film "Through a Child's Eyes: September 11,2001" and "The Day the Towers Fell," performance of patriotic music by the 282nd United States Army Band. See a beam from the World Trade Center on exhibit and record a message in the 9-11 memory book. Free admission today for fire, rescue, law enforcement, health care personnel with ID.
- Napoleon Invades Palmetto State to Enthusiastic Reception
Thursday, August 10, 2006 - This major exhibition has been hailed as a triumph by viewers from South Carolina to Paris.
- Painting and Poetry Featured at State Museum
Wednesday, August 09, 2006 - Artist and SC native Brian Rutenberg will discuss his paintings featured in the exhibition Brimming Tides: Paintings and Drawings by Brian Rutenberg. Noted poet, Kwame Dawes, will debut poetry inspired by Rutenberg's paintings.
- State Museum Offers Napoleon Free to Kids in August
Monday, August 07, 2006 - For the month of August, children 12 and under can visit the one-of-a-kind exhibit Napoleon An Intimate Portrait at the SC State Museum free of charge.
- Southeastern Toy Soldier Show
Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - See, buy, or trade toy soldiers or other military miniatures from various periods of history.
- Rutenberg Exhibit Continues to Shine with New Additions
Friday, July 28, 2006 - Eleven new pieces have been added to the exhibit Brimming Tides: Paintings and Drawings by Brian Rutenberg
- Summer Storytelling Festival at S.C. State Museum
Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - This annual celebration, presented by the State Museum and the S.C. Storytelling Network, showcases the talents of South Carolina storytellers. 1-3 pm
- State Museum Celebrates French Culture July 15
Monday, July 03, 2006 - Celebration of French culture, including scavenger hunt, presentation of the Duke of Wellington by actor Howard Burnham, lecture and book signing on Napoleon marshal Michel Ney by author Pete Bradshaw, activities for children and more.
- Major State Museum Exhibit Spotlights Napoléon
Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - This major exhibit includes more than 250 period artifacts, many of which were the French emperor's personal items, including his famous hat, coat, portraits, furniture, maps and the ceremonial sword used to proclaim him emperor at his coronation on Dec. 2, 1804.
- A Common Thread: The Artistry and Craftsmanship of Textiles from Around the World
Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - This unique collection, which has never been exhibited outside of RBC Liberty, showcases textiles from pre-Columbian pieces from Peru and Mexico to modern examples from Iran, Turkey, Indonesia, and China.