 |
|
|
User Rating: (Rate It!)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
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.
|
Columbia Fire Museum
1800 Laurel St, Columbia Fire Department Headquarters, Columbia, SC 29201 · 803-545-3701
|
User Rating: (Rate It!)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
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.
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
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.
User Rating: (Rate It!)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
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.
|
EdVenture
211 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201 · 803-779-3100
|
User Rating: (Rate It!)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
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!
User Rating: (Rate It!)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
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.
|
McKissick Museum
816 Bull St, University of South Carolina - College of Arts and Sciences, Columbia, SC 29208 · 803-777-7251
|
User Rating: (Rate It!)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
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.
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
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.
If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
|
|
Find everything you need to
know about Columbia.
|
|
Print this Page
Email this Page
Click here to share it »
(
