





Children's Museums
EdVenture
📍 211 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Locations
- Columbia and Myrtle Beach
- Best For
- All ages
- Admission
- Columbia $15, Myrtle Beach $10; free for children under 2 and SC teachers
- Highlights
- Fully hands-on exhibits, Maker Saturdays, interactive activity stations
💡 Did You Know?
- EdVenture features over 350 hands-on exhibits covering human biology, nature, inventions, and careers across multiple themed zones including a Fossils to Futures canopy and interactive construction zone
- The museum offers free admission for children under 2 and all South Carolina PreK-12 teachers, making it highly accessible to educators and families with very young children
- EdVenture gained recognition from the Blippi YouTube channel, a popular children's educational content creator, leading to increased visitation from families seeking out the featured attraction
- The museum operates Maker Saturday pop-up events featuring specialized activities like sewing, cyanotype printing, and recycled art projects, combining STEM and creative learning
- EdVenture maintains a 4.5-star rating across 3,628 reviews, indicating consistently positive visitor experiences with particular praise for educational value and age-appropriate programming
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan visits during expanded summer hours (May 26-Labor Day) when the museum is open 7 days a week, giving you more flexibility to visit on less crowded weekdays rather than busy weekends.
- Don't miss Maker Saturdays in May featuring unique hands-on activities like sewing, cyanotype printing, and recycled art projects—these rotating pop-ups offer educational experiences beyond the permanent exhibits.
- The museum is fully immersive and hands-on throughout, so plan for at least 2-3 hours to explore multiple exhibit stations. Visitors consistently mention there's 'so much to do' and recommend allowing plenty of time.
- Teachers get free admission and students under 2 are free, so if you have SC PreK-12 teachers in your group or very young children, take advantage of these significant savings on the $15 general admission.
- The water table play and hands-on exploration stations are particularly engaging for toddlers and young children, making this an excellent destination even for families with babies and toddlers who typically have limited options at other attractions.
About EdVenture
Over 350 hands-on exhibits that allow kids to explore human biology, nature, inventions & careers.
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