Capital of Museums

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SC State Museum

Housed in the historic 1893 Columbia Mill textile building, our "biggest artifact," the South Carolina State Museum tells the history of South Carolina through our many traveling museum exhibits, permanent collections, and educational programs.

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Columbia Museum of Art

Housed in the historic 1893 Columbia Mill textile building, our "biggest artifact," the South Carolina State Museum tells the history of South Carolina through our many traveling museum exhibits, permanent collections, and educational programs.

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Hampton Preston House, a yellow and brown building with green foliage around it.

Historic Columbia

As stewards of Columbia's past, present and future, Historic Columbia is dedicated to preserving Columbia and Richland County's historic and cultural heritage.

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B.F. Randolph Monument

“In 1871, 19 local Black businessmen and politicians formed the Randolph Cemetery Association with the goal of creating a suitable burial ground for African Americans. They named it after former […]

Columbia Museum of Art

The Columbia Museum of Art is located in the heart of downtown Columbia, South Carolina, just blocks from the State Capitol building. In addition to rotating exhibitions, the Columbia Museum […]

EdVenture Children’s Museum

Experience the joy of learning and discovery at EdVenture Children’s Museum! A hands-on experience, EdVenture provides children, families, and teachers with the opportunity to immerse themselves in dynamic, diverse exhibits, […]

Historic Columbia Foundation – Historic House Tours

As stewards of Columbia’s past, present and future, Historic Columbia is dedicated to preserving Columbia and Richland County’s historic and cultural heritage. Well-known for managing several local historic properties as […]

Lexington County Museum

Founded in 1970, the Lexington County Museum is a 7-acre complex with 30 historic structures. The museum interprets everyday life in Lexington County from ca. 1770 to the start of […]

Mann-Simons Site

The Mann-Simons Site, home to the same entrepreneurial African American family for nearly 130 years, now traces the journey of Columbia’s Black community from enslavement through urban renewal.

Newberry Museum

The Newberry Museum opened to the public on December 15, 2019. Funded through generous donations and grants, the Museum is designed to share the priceless treasures of local history with […]

SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum

Take a deep dive into South Carolina’s military heritage at the S.C. Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, located in the historic Columbia Mills Building (entrance is inside the South […]