30th Anniversary FREE Weekend

In celebration of its 30^th anniversary, the South Carolina State Museum will offer free general admission to the public Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4, from noon until 5 p.m. This Free Anniversary Weekend will be packed full of family fun, including music, dancing, live demonstrations, hay rides, food, craft beer and more.

30^th Anniversary Weekend Events:

Fall Festival and Pickin’ Party – Saturday, Nov. 3, (10 a.m. – 10 p.m.)

Celebrate the beginning of fall with live music and dance performances, a tractor parade, hay rides, artist demonstrations and kid friendly Wizard of Oz activities. Guests will also enjoy South Carolina barbecue and craft beer which will be available for purchase. The entire museum will be full of fun activities including the last chance to see The Wizard of Oz 4D Experience* and the “Magical Maze of Oz” walk through. For a full list of Saturday’s events visit scmuseum.org.

Celebracion de la Herencia Hispana – Sunday, Nov. 4, (Noon – 5 p.m.)

The fun continues with a celebration of Hispanic culture in South Carolina, in partnership with Anglo-Latino Promotions, The museum will be full of Hispano-American music and dance performances, cultural displays and authentic Latin cuisine.  Guests will also enjoy costumed interpreters throughout the museum, special gallery tours and one last chance to explore the Magical Maze of Oz.  For a full list of Sunday’s events visit scmuseum.org.

All weekend guests will get to experience why, since 1988, the South Carolina State Museum has always been the best attraction to tell all of South Carolina’s rich and diverse stories.  Its commitment to the service, engagement and empowerment of our guests is constant and it will continue to provide community engagement around compelling topics and create lasting connections through meaningful experiences that enrich and strengthen all of our communities for the next 30 years and beyond.