South Carolina State Museum

301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC

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South Carolina State Museum

301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC

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www.scmuseum.org

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Capacity: 1,300 people

About South Carolina State Museum

The South Carolina State Museum is a one-of-a-kind facility located in the heart of downtown Columbia’s Congaree Vista. The historic building, filled with modern elements and unique features, makes for a beautiful and unforgettable event venue. The possibilities are endless with the vast amount of spaces available throughout. Whether a seated dinner for 50 or a reception for more than 1,000, your guests will be dazzled by all the State Museum has to offer.

Event Pricing

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Deposit is Required | Pricing is for parties and meetings only

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$7.99 - $9.99 /person
Pricing for parties and meetings only

$7.99 - $9.99

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Event Spaces

Gervais St. Room

Maximum Capacity: 100
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Gervais St. Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 100

The South Carolina State Museum is the perfect location to book a space for meetings, training sessions and smaller gatherings. Centrally located in Columbia, SC and featuring ample parking, our available meeting rooms offer a variety of amenities and are easy to access.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 100 People

Theater
Capacity: 75 People

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Huger St. Room

Maximum Capacity: 25
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Huger St. Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 25

The Huger Street Room, adjacent to the Gervais Street Room, is a multipurpose room great for smaller meetings and events or as an add-on to any event. An adjoining kitchen allows for easy food and beverage service for meetings and events.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 15 People

Reception
Capacity: 25 People

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Main Lobby

Maximum Capacity: 1000
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Main Lobby

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 1000

The expansive Main Lobby at the South Carolina State Museum embodies the facility’s original mill character through exposed bricks and ceilings, a beautiful wooden grand staircase that leads to the Mezzanine, and an admissions desk designed to resemble a vintage textile machine. The lobby also features a unique piece of South Carolina artwork - an iron gate created by Philip Simmons. This versatile space is a popular option for evening events like weddings, receptions, and holiday parties.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 300 People

Reception
Capacity: 1000 People

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Mezzanine

Maximum Capacity: 100
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Mezzanine

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 100

The museum mezzanine’s prime location on the second floor overlooking the main lobby makes it a perfect location for evening events and receptions. The mezzanine connects to the 4D theater, Cafe and meeting rooms and links to the museum galleries.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 100 People

Theater
Capacity: 75 People

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Observatory Terrace

Maximum Capacity: 80
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Observatory Terrace

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 80

Perfect location for exclusive events featuring a historic telescope and a terrace looking over Gervais St. and The Vista. Located on the 4th floor, the Boeing Observatory houses a 1926 Alvan Clark refracting telescope, offering a unique, intimate event space. With an adjoining terrace that overlooks Columbia’s skyline and the Congaree River, the observatory and terrace are elegant options for small dinners and receptions.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 40 People

Reception
Capacity: 80 People

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Planetarium Lobby

Maximum Capacity: 300
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Planetarium Lobby

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 300

With stunning views of the Congaree Vista and Gervais Street, the Planetarium Lobby at the State Museum is a popular space for weddings, evening receptions, and parties. Lights shine from the floor to ceiling on the glass walls that enclose the planetarium making for a unique and modern atmosphere. A ground floor outdoor terrace connects to the Planetarium Lobby entrance allowing your guests to have a breath of fresh air.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 150 People

Reception
Capacity: 300 People

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Vista Room

Maximum Capacity: 175
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Vista Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 175

Named after the mural of the Gervais Street Bridge by local artist Blue Sky that takes up one entire wall, the Vista Room is versatile space that can be used for receptions, parties, meetings and conferences.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 175 People

Theater
Capacity: 100 People

Amenities

Features

Venue Types

Amenities

ADA/ACA Accessible
On-Site Catering Service
Outdoor Function Area
Outside Catering Allowed

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 1300
Number of Event/Function Spaces: 11
Special Features: The Museum offers birthday parties for kids ages 3-10. The State Museum will make your party educational, fun and memorable! Only $1 admission charge the first Sunday of every month! Open Mondays May 31 to September 6.
Year Renovated: 1988

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