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McKissick Museum - University Of South Carolina

McKissick Museum - University Of South Carolina

Capital City & Lake Murray Country

Capital City & Lake Murray Country

McKissick Museum is one of the largest University museums in the Southeast. As the main repository for the University of South Carolina, the Museum houses collections in material culture, decorative arts, natural sciences, history and fine arts. McKissick hosts several exhibitions a year, on a rotating basis, in addition to two permanent exhibitions: "Invitation to Explore" & "Natural Curiosity: The University of South Carolina and the Evolution of Scientific Inquiry in the Natural World".

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Midlands

Columbia

Midlands

816 Bull ST,
Columbia, SC 29208 (803) 777-7251

Info & Amenities

Location

I-126 to Elmwood Ave. ext. Follow Elmwood to Assembly St. and turn right. Follow Assembly to Pendleton St. and turn left. Go 2 blocks on Pendleton St. to the corner of Sumter. USC Horseshoe can be accessed from Sumter St. From Charlotte: Take I-77

Admission

Free

Checks Accepted

Yes

Days and Hours of Operation

M-F 8:30am-5pm; Sa 11am-3pm

Days and Holidays Closed

All university and state holidays

Visa/Master Card

Yes