Location: Columbia
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Top 6 Specialty Museums in Columbia, South Carolina (SC)
Columbia is South Carolina's capital and home to the University of South Carolina. Along Columbia's wide avenues are historic sites ranging from an antebellum mansion to the former home of a slave who bought her freedom, plus museums, galleries, music venues, theaters and shops. Columbia's three rivers, lake, canal, national park and several city parks offer opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Among the kid-pleasing destinations are a zoo and the largest children's museum in the south.
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1. South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame
2. South Carolina State Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 627 reviews
The South Carolina State Museum is a state-of-the-art facility featuring four floors of permanent and changing exhibits, a digital dome planetarium, 4D interactive theater and an observatory. The State Museum, the largest and most comprehensive museum in the state, is located along the banks of the Congaree River in downtown Columbia, South Carolina.
Reviewed By Mercedesrollingon - Greenville, United States
I accompanied my daughters 4th grade class to the museum for a half day trip and they had a wonderful time! They visited all four floors, they were able to eat lunch as a group in the snack area just inside the entrance and there was ample parking. Be ready to walk but there elevators for each floor and the building is ADA friendly. Enjoy!!
3. Fort Jackson Museum (not open to All public)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By virginiatravelers3 - Charlotte, United States
Thoroughly enjoyed our tour guided by four soldiers who were one week from graduating. We had a group of three families, with 11 school-aged kids. The museum is very detailed, showing the content of the three phases of basic combat training. There is plenty to see and touch. Our guides were so patient with our questions, and they clearly cared very much about giving the kids an accurate understanding of their training experience. What a memorable day for the kids! We were all so impressed with the poise and commitment of these young soldiers. They will surely be valuable additions to our military, and we are grateful for their service. To respond to the other reviewers who stated that the base is not open to the public... You need to call the public affairs office ahead of time to arrange to be escorted. This is proper security procedure, and the staff was extremely helpful. There are certain days (family days, graduation days) when the base is just too busy to accept extra visitors. Calling ahead will overcome all of those concerns.
4. McKissick Museum
5. Columbia Fire Museum
6. South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
