Founded in 1973, the South Carolina State Museum is a dynamic institution reflecting the essence and diversity of the beautiful state, South Carolina.The ‘Windows to New Worlds’ project helped position the Museum to be on the cutting-edge of innovative, science education with several new interactive facilities and learning exhibits, including a 125-seat planetarium and observatory that houses a historic 1926 Alvin Clark refracting telescope. Additionally, renovations to the existing building included a significant upgrade of the Museum’s auditorium to accommodate 4D large format film theater presentations.

Client
South Carolina State Museum

Location
Columbia, South Carolina

Total Project Cost
$16 M

Project Type
Museums & Theaters

Completed
2014

Size
53,700 sq. ft. renovation; 20,500 sq. ft. new building

Services
Architecture, Planning, Mechanical Engineering

Community
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