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Columbia, SC
Best Museums (Attractions & Activities)
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Cayce Historical Museum |
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1800 12th St City of Cayce Municipal Complex, Cayce 29033 • 803-796-9020 |
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CAYCE / WEST COLUMBIA. This museum's exhibits lead you on a historical and cultural tour of life in this region from the18th century – when the area was known as "the back country" – to the present. Exhibits cover a variety of topics, including agriculture, Native American culture, commercial development, and daily life in Colonial times. |
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Columbia Fire Museum |
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1800 Laurel St Columbia Fire Department Headquarters, Columbia 29201 • 803-733-8350 |
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DOWNTOWN. Housed inside the fire department's main headquarters, this museum traces the history of firefighting in Columbia from the mid-1800s to the present. The state's largest fire department has a colorful history, and the artifacts on exhibit – including a 1929 American LaFrance fire engine, historic photographs and antique equipment – bring that past to life. |
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Columbia Museum of Art |
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1515 Main St, Columbia 29201 • 803-343-2159 |
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DOWNTOWN. South Carolina's largest fine arts museum, this facility houses the impressive Samuel H. Kress collection of baroque and Renaissance pieces, as well as a wide array of European and American fine art. Traveling exhibits present works from a variety of time periods and in many styles. The museum shop is a great place to pick up a gift or a souvenir. Admission is free on Saturdays courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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EdVenture |
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211 Gervais St, Columbia 29201 • 803-779-3100 |
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THE VISTA. At Columbia's EdVenture you'll meet the 40-foot tall Eddie, who lives in the atrium across from the entrance. Through a series of tunnels and slides, kids can explore inside Eddie and discover just how amazing the human body is. The fun doesn't stop with Eddie – there are more hands-on exhibits here than most youngsters could appreciate in one visit. The communication exhibit includes a pneumatic tube (just like at the bank drive-thru), and there's a wonderful art room as well. Outside is a fascinating water fixture – dam it up, create a maze for your boat, and see how high you can make the water spout go! It's all good, clean, (educational) fun! |
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Fort Jackson Museum |
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4442 Jackson Blvd, Columbia 29209 • 803-751-7419 |
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FT JACKSON / EAST COLUMBIA. The United States Army-Fort Jackson museum focuses on the 200 years of South Carolina's military history. With more than 4,000 historic items, including weapons, uniforms and even vehicles, this is a fascinating glimpse at military life and development. Andrew Jackson – the fort's namesake – is featured prominently. |
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User Rating: 7.5 / 10
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Lexington County Museum |
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231 Fox St, Lexington 29072 • 803-359-8369 |
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LEXINGTON. This museum's unique tour is led by guides garbed in authentic 19th century dress. They'll take you through 15 historic buildings full of antebellum arts, crafts and exhibits depicting daily life. See handcrafted furnishings and art from the pre-Civil War period. |
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McKissick Museum |
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816 Bull St University of South Carolina - College of Arts and Sciences, Columbia 29208 • 803-777-7251 |
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Run by the College of Liberal Arts at the University of South Carolina and located on the historic Horseshoe, this museum hosts an impressive permanent exhibit of minerals, gemstones, and 18th century silver. The displays focus on the history, life, and natural environment of the Southeastern US. Exhibits range from 20th century watercolors to pottery created by American slaves to a recent exploration of the development of regional stew recipes. You're sure to find something fascinating and surprising at this eclectic museum. |
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SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum |
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301 Gervais St Columbia Mills Building, Columbia 29201 • 803-737-8095 |
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THE VISTA. This collection focuses on Civil War artifacts but also exhibits an overview of regional history from colonial years up through the modern era. See military garb, weapons, and portraits and learn about military figures like Robert E. Lee, Francis Marion and Wade Hampton. Books and records allow visitors to look up any ancestors that served in the military. Joint tickets for the S.C. State Museum and Confederate Relic Room are available for $6.00 each. A joint ticket allows you to visit both museums once within a 7 day period. First Sunday of each month admission is $1.00 for ages 21 and up.
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South Carolina State Museum |
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301 Gervais St, Columbia 29201 • 803-898-4921 |
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THE VISTA. Inside a century-old textile mill, this museum presents a comprehensive collection of art, history and science exhibits depicting South Carolina's past, present and future. From natural history to technology to fine arts, this museum has informative permanent displays and temporary shows that delve into a broad range of cultural topics. Highlights of their collection include a giant white shark model, a Blue Sky mural, dinosaur fossils, and a gorgeous iron gate by Lowcountry artist Philip Simmons. |
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User Rating: 8.5 / 10
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