Columbia, SC

January 27, 2010 - March 21, 2010,
Times: Wednesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm: First Friday of every month 10 am - 8 pm (until 5 pm in December),
http://www.columbiamuseum.org,
Location:  Columbia Museum of Art,
Phone:  (803)799-2810,
Admission:  Adults $10; Students and Senior Citizens (65+) $8; Every Sunday Free courtesy of BlueCross of South Carolina,

Skate and Create displays artwork and skateboards altered with unique and original art created by a variety of local artists, skate enthusiasts and skaters. In partnership with Pour It Now and Bluetile Skateboards, this installation brings awareness to Columbia about skateboarding and the need for a local skate park.

October 17, 2009 - February 28, 2010,
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1 - 5 pm,
http://www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org,
Location:  South Carolina State Museum,
Phone:  (803)898-4921,
Discover firsthand life beyond the mists of prehistory, when monsters walked the earth. This huge, 6,500 square foot blockbuster exhibit features many moving, roaring, fleshed-out robotic creatures...

November 21, 2009 - January 2, 2011,
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday Noon - 5 pm,
Location:  Edventure,
Phone:  (803) 779-3100,
Admission:  Free for members or with paid admission, From Here to Timbuktu takes visitors on a journey through West Africa’s spectacular and diverse geographic regions. Along the way children and adults alike are immersed in an adventure of discovery...

Fun and Games that lead to healthy teeth, plus FREE dental screenings! February 9 , 2010

Explore the magical tale of the Monkey King, a story that has been avidly shared by parents and children for centuries in China and is rooted in an actual historical event—the famous 7th century pilgrimage of a monk who traveled across China to India and brought Buddhism back to China.

Saturday, January 23, 2010 - Sunday, May 9 , 2010

Scientists love amusement parks! The R & D lab will be the space for designing and testing roller coasters. Monday, February 1 , 2010 - Sunday, February 28, 2010

http://www.edventure.org/calendar/

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make your own soft drink? The R&D Lab will be transformed to a Soda Factory and you become a Flavor Chemist. Friday, January 1 , 2010 - Sunday, February 28, 2010

http://www.edventure.org/calendar/

Children and families from all across South Carolina can visit Snowville – EdVenture’s winter play land, located in the Southeast’s largest children’s museum. November 21, 2009

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You and your toddler are invited to drop in to EdVenture Children's Museum for arts & crafts, music, movement and stories. For families with children ages 3 and younger. Free with paid admission.
http://www.edventure.org/

February 6, 2010 - February 27, 2010,
Times: 1 pm, http://www.columbiamuseum.org,
Location:  Columbia Museum of Art,
Phone:  (803) 799-2810,
Admission:  Free with admission or membership,
A docent led tour provides an overview of the Museum's collection of European and American art.  This tour features masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo from the Samuel H. Kr...

Meet a ranger outside the visitor center at following times:

1:30pm-Swamps vs. Floodplains

2:00pm-Owls

2:30pm- Fire

3:00pm Congaree History

Fees:Free

Contact: Harry Hampton Visitor Center 803.776.4396

Think snow is cool? So do we! But just how cold is it? Come find out in our totally cool new science show, Brrr!

Find out what makes snow cold in our seasonal science show! These free public programs are held in the R&D lab next to the North Pole in “Snowville”

http://www.edventure.org/calendar/

Join us every second Tuesday of the month from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and receive $1:00 admission, brought to you by Food Lion.
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Join Mr. Balloon Man of Balloonopolis every Tuesday night 6:00pm-8:00pm at Moe's Southwest Grill, in the Village at Sandhill, Columbia, SC