Main Lobby

Main Lobby is an event venue in Columbia, SC, located within the SC State Museum at 301 Gervais Street. The space serves as a gathering area for museum visitors and event hosts, situated in a building that retains its original mill character. The venue features exposed bricks and ceilings, along with a wooden grand staircase that defines the architectural aesthetic of the lobby. It is part of a facility that houses diverse collections spanning art, cultural history, natural history, and science and technology. The museum also operates an astronomy education center, a planetarium, an observatory, and a telescope collection, providing a broad context for the events held in the Main Lobby. The venue is accessible to the public during the museum's operating hours, which are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., with the facility closed on Mondays. The SC State Museum, which encompasses this event space, offers various programs including field trips, group visits, and educational resources for educators and homeschools. The location is in downtown Columbia, near the city's historic core. The Main Lobby provides a distinct setting for gatherings, leveraging the historic industrial elements of the Columbia Mills Building to create an atmosphere that reflects the region's heritage.

Services:

• Educational Programs
• Event Rentals
• Exhibitions Hosting
• Field Trips
• Planetarium Shows