EdVenture Children's Museum is a children's museum in Columbia, Richland County, in South Carolina's Midlands. Adult admission is $15. Hours: September 8 until Memorial Day:; Monday 9 a.m.-5 p.m; Tuesday Closed. Facts read from the official site on October 25, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Mon)official hours below
- Admission$15 adults
- WhereColumbiaRichland County, Midlands
- DogsNot published
About EdVenture Children's Museum
EdVenture is a hands-on children's museum next to the State Museum in Columbia, with a second location in Myrtle Beach. Exhibits are designed for children up to about age 10.
- Exhibits aimed at ages 0-10, ideal for kindergarten to 5th grade
- Toddler area on the second floor for ages three and under, with nursing area
- Space/Draw Alive exhibit
- Second location at 4005 Howard Avenue, Myrtle Beach
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Admission: $15 adults. Parking: EdVenture has its own parking lot (fee not published)..
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South Carolina State Museum is about 0 miles away (straight line).
6 places within 30 miles
EdVenture Children's Museum Hours
Hours in a day
- September 8 until Memorial DayMon9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- OpenWed–Sat9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- OpenSunnoon–5 p.m.
Days of the week today is outlined
- Tuesday Closed
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- September 8 until Memorial Day:
- Monday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Sunday noon-5 p.m.
Hours source: official site, read October 25, 2026.
Admission And Parking
- For Children & Adults$15.00
- For first responders, military and seniors$10.00
- Children under 2Free
The first price on each official line (where online and gate prices differ, the line below says which). Read October 25, 2026.
- $15 for Children & Adults
- $10 for first responders, military and seniors (valid ID)
- FREE for children under 2
- FREE for SC public school Pre-K-12 classroom teachers (teacher ID and email)
Parking: EdVenture has its own parking lot (fee not published).
Directions And Contact
- Address: 211 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201
- Phone: 803-779-3100
- Map point: 33.99723,-81.04819, from OpenStreetMap. Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: edventure.org
Dogs And Accessibility
- Dogs: not published
- Accessibility: Calming room and sensory aids such as noise-cancelling headphones at the welcome desk.
Near EdVenture Children's Museum
- 1South Carolina State MuseumHistory, Science And Art Museumunder 1 mi
- 2Columbia Museum of ArtArt Museumunder 1 mi
- 3Riverbanks Zoo and GardenZoo And Botanical Gardenabout 2 mi
- 4Three Rivers GreenwayRiverfront Greenwayabout 2 mi
- 5Sesquicentennial State ParkState Parkabout 10 mi
- 6Pine Island State ParkState Parkabout 13 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up Near EdVenture Children's Museum
- Through May 31EdVenture Children's Museum (Columbia)On nowColumbia · about 9 mi
- Through Oct 30Boo at the Zoo (Riverbanks Zoo & Garden)On nowColumbia · about 9 mi
- Nov 1 – Mar 7South Carolina State Museum First SundayColumbia · about 9 mi
- Nov 2David SedarisColumbia · about 9 mi
- Nov 3Gamecocks men's basketball vs. Stetson (home opener)Columbia · about 9 mi
- Nov 6American Patriot Coffee Holiday MarketCamden · about 31 mi
67 more on the full events calendar.
Events within 40 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.
FAQ
How much does EdVenture Children's Museum cost?
$15 adults. $15 for Children & Adults; $10 for first responders, military and seniors (valid ID); FREE for children under 2
What are the hours at EdVenture Children's Museum?
September 8 until Memorial Day:; Monday 9 a.m.-5 p.m..
Can I bring a dog to EdVenture Children's Museum?
not published
What We Could Not Verify
- Summer (Memorial Day-September) hours not shown
- Holiday closures not published
- Parking fee not published
- Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.
Sources
Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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