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A crowd in a planetarium look up to watch a show about the Northern Lights.

The State Museum is open through New Year’s Eve (only closed Sunday, Dec. 24 + Monday, Dec. 25).

Photos provided by The South Carolina State Museum

Need a break from holiday hosting? The State Museum is open through the new year for Soda Citizens to:

Need one more Santa sighting before the big day? Take the littles to meet Santa Claus at the State Museum on Saturday, Dec. 23, or plan a family trip after Christmas to keep the spirit alive.

See the magic of the State Museum this season

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