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| 3rd Thursday Lunch Discussions |
May 17 |
Date: May 17
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Description:
In conjunction with Abstract Art in South Carolina: 1949-2012, these 3rd Thursday Lunch Discussions will provide insight into the artists’ work and the opportunity to interact with and ask questions of the artists. Bring your lunch or purchase lunch from the museum’s Crescent Café. Beginning at 12 p.m. Free with general museum admission or membership. May 17 • James Busby
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| Museum and a Movie |
May 18 |
Date: May 18
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Saving the Titanic
The untold story of the self-sacrifice and bravery of the ship’s engineers, stokers and firemen in the face of impending death is told in this drama. Based on eyewitness accounts, this is the remarkable story of nine men from the engineering crew who fought courageously to hold back the power of the sea and keep the power systems running after the ship’s fateful collision with a North Atlantic iceberg, even when they learned that all was lost. 60 min. 11 a.m. in the auditorium. Movie is free with museum general admission or membership.
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| Museum and a Movie |
May 18 |
Date: May 18
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Description:
Titanic: How it Really Sank
A tragedy that could have been prevented, the sinking of the Titanic was the result of a long chain of mistakes and fatal human errors that sent the ship and more than half her passengers to their watery graves. This documentary is based upon the official inquiry held immediately after the event with additional evidence that’s come to light since the shipwreck was discovered in 1985. 50 min. 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Movie is free with museum general admission or membership.
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| Museum Highlights Tours |
May 19 |
Date: May 19
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Do you feel that there is so much to see that you don’t know where to begin? Wish you had a personal tour guide? Join a Saturday walk-in tour. Docents will lead 60 minute tours of the museum at 11am and 1pm. Tours are free with museum general admission or membership.
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| Museum and a Movie |
May 20 |
Date: May 20
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Saving the Titanic
The untold story of the self-sacrifice and bravery of the ship’s engineers, stokers and firemen in the face of impending death is told in this drama. Based on eyewitness accounts, this is the remarkable story of nine men from the engineering crew who fought courageously to hold back the power of the sea and keep the power systems running after the ship’s fateful collision with a North Atlantic iceberg, even when they learned that all was lost. 60 min. 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Movie is free with museum general admission or membership.
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| Museum and a Movie |
May 25 |
Date: May 25
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Description:
Saving the Titanic
The untold story of the self-sacrifice and bravery of the ship’s engineers, stokers and firemen in the face of impending death is told in this drama. Based on eyewitness accounts, this is the remarkable story of nine men from the engineering crew who fought courageously to hold back the power of the sea and keep the power systems running after the ship’s fateful collision with a North Atlantic iceberg, even when they learned that all was lost. 60 min. 11 a.m. in the auditorium. Movie is free with museum general admission or membership.
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| Museum and a Movie |
May 25 |
Date: May 25
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Description:
Secrets of the Titanic
After years of research, Dr. Robert Ballard finally located the ill-fated RMS Titanic, nearly two-and-one-half miles down in the icy Atlantic. This film reveals the spectacular original images and on-location footage of the legendary shipwreck. 55 min. 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Movie is free with museum general admission or membership.
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| Museum and a Movie |
May 26 |
Date: May 26
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Description:
Saving the Titanic
The untold story of the self-sacrifice and bravery of the ship’s engineers, stokers and firemen in the face of impending death is told in this drama. Based on eyewitness accounts, this is the remarkable story of nine men from the engineering crew who fought courageously to hold back the power of the sea and keep the power systems running after the ship’s fateful collision with a North Atlantic iceberg, even when they learned that all was lost. 60 min. 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Movie is free with museum general admission or membership.
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| Museum Highlights Tours |
May 26 |
Date: May 26
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Do you feel that there is so much to see that you don’t know where to begin? Wish you had a personal tour guide? Join a Saturday walk-in tour. Docents will lead 60 minute tours of the museum at 11am and 1pm. Tours are free with museum general admission or membership.
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| Museum and a Movie |
May 27 |
Date: May 27
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Description:
Titanic: How it Really Sank
A tragedy that could have been prevented, the sinking of the Titanic was the result of a long chain of mistakes and fatal human errors that sent the ship and more than half her passengers to their watery graves. This documentary is based upon the official inquiry held immediately after the event with additional evidence that’s come to light since the shipwreck was discovered in 1985. 50 min. 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Movie is free with museum general admission or membership.
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| Memorial Day - Museum Open! |
May 28 |
Date: May 28
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Museum open 10am - 5pm for Memorial Day and every Monday throughout the summer!
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Date: June 3
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Description:
General admission is only $1. Open 11am - 7pm!
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| Mad Science Summer Camps |
June 4 - 8 |
Date: June 4 - 8
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Description:
Want to go on safari, investigate a crime scene, launch a rocket into the sky? All this and more are available to kids this summer at the State Museum as Mad Science of Charleston presents exciting and exclusive summer science camps for children ages 3 to 12. Click here for a full schedule of camps
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| Mad Science Summer Camps |
June 11 - 15 |
Date: June 11 - 15
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Description:
Want to go on safari, investigate a crime scene, launch a rocket into the sky? All this and more are available to kids this summer at the State Museum as Mad Science of Charleston presents exciting and exclusive summer science camps for children ages 3 to 12. Click here for a full schedule of camps
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| Children's Titanic Tea Party |
June 16 |
Date: June 16
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Description:
This special afternoon tea party for children and the special adults in their life will feature crafts, party games and an array of tea party food appealing to children. Learn more.
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| Fathers Day - Dads get in free! |
June 17 |
Date: June 17
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Description:
Fathers of all ages receive free general admission when accompanied by their child!
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| Mad Science Summer Camps |
June 18 - 22 |
Date: June 18 - 22
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Description:
Want to go on safari, investigate a crime scene, launch a rocket into the sky? All this and more are available to kids this summer at the State Museum as Mad Science of Charleston presents exciting and exclusive summer science camps for children ages 3 to 12. Click here for a full schedule of camps
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| 3rd Thursday Lunch Discussions |
June 21 |
Date: June 21
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Description:
In conjunction with Abstract Art in South Carolina: 1949-2012, these 3rd Thursday Lunch Discussions will provide insight into the artists’ work and the opportunity to interact with and ask questions of the artists. Bring your lunch or purchase lunch from the museum’s Crescent Café. Beginning at 12 p.m. Free with general museum admission or membership. June 21 • Katie Walker
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| Afternoon Tea on the Titanic with The Charleston Silver Lady |
June 24 |
Date: June 24
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Description:
Experience what afternoon tea may have been like on the legendary ocean liner RMS Titanic with the South Carolina State Museum and The Charleston Silver Lady! Learn more.
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| Mad Science Summer Camps |
June 25 - 29 |
Date: June 25 - 29
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Description:
Want to go on safari, investigate a crime scene, launch a rocket into the sky? All this and more are available to kids this summer at the State Museum as Mad Science of Charleston presents exciting and exclusive summer science camps for children ages 3 to 12. Click here for a full schedule of camps
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| Mad Science Summer Camps |
July 9 - 13 |
Date: July 9 - 13
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Description:
Want to go on safari, investigate a crime scene, launch a rocket into the sky? All this and more are available to kids this summer at the State Museum as Mad Science of Charleston presents exciting and exclusive summer science camps for children ages 3 to 12. Click here for a full schedule of camps
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| Mad Science Summer Camps |
July 16 - 20 |
Date: July 16 - 20
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Description:
Want to go on safari, investigate a crime scene, launch a rocket into the sky? All this and more are available to kids this summer at the State Museum as Mad Science of Charleston presents exciting and exclusive summer science camps for children ages 3 to 12. Click here for a full schedule of camps
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| 3rd Thursday Lunch Discussions |
July 19 |
Date: July 19
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Description:
In conjunction with Abstract Art in South Carolina: 1949-2012, these 3rd Thursday Lunch Discussions will provide insight into the artists’ work and the opportunity to interact with and ask questions of the artists. Bring your lunch or purchase lunch from the museum’s Crescent Café. Beginning at 12 p.m. Free with general museum admission or membership. July 19 • Paul Yanko and Enid Williams
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Date: July 21
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Description:
Come and find out what your collectibles are worth! Expert appraisers for the following genres: fine art, textiles, military memorabilia, furniture, jewelry, and more. Click here for more information.
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| Mad Science Summer Camps |
July 23 - 27 |
Date: July 23 - 27
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Description:
Want to go on safari, investigate a crime scene, launch a rocket into the sky? All this and more are available to kids this summer at the State Museum as Mad Science of Charleston presents exciting and exclusive summer science camps for children ages 3 to 12. Click here for a full schedule of camps
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