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EdVenture Children's Museum
Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Best for
broad, with especially strong value for toddlers through grade-school ages
Hours
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Visit style
all-day museum outing
Birthday parties
Available
Profile
Strong profile coverage
Editor's Take
A destination museum day, not a quick errand stop. The exhibit depth and age range are a real strength.
Best Fit
- Families who want a full museum outing
- Kids roughly 0-10, especially preschool through elementary ages
- Parents who value hands-on learning alongside play
- Families looking for a low-cost one-hour play stop
- Caregivers who want a contained soft-play-only venue
At a Glance
Venue type
Age groups
Play features
Birthday party options
Accessibility and comfort
Visit options
Price range
Toddler-friendly
Verified only
Operator type
Play model
Supervision model
Max recommended age
Structured classes or guided programming
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Pricing Snapshot
Under 2
FreeMembers
FreeChildren And Adults
$15Sc Public School Teachers
Free with qualifying IDFirst Responders Military Seniors
$10EdVenture Children's Museum is one of Columbia's signature family attractions, pairing hands-on museum exhibits with imaginative play, large-scale installations, and age-targeted spaces for younger visitors. It is especially strong for families who want a full museum-style day with room to explore, learn, and move, including a dedicated toddler zone for children three and under.
Indoor Play Atlas Notes
Birthday Party Snapshot
Times
Members
$322Early Entry
$50 per additional 30 minutes, subject to availabilityNon Members
$379Accessibility & Comfort
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Best for
broad, with especially strong value for toddlers through grade-school ages
Hours
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Visit style
all-day museum outing
Birthday parties
Available
Phone
(803) 779-3100Address
211](https://edventure.org/%22,%22bookingUrl%22:%22https://sales.edventure.org/%22,%22addressLine1%22:%22211) Gervais Street
Columbia, SC, 29201
Last updated
April 18, 2026
Verification summary
Last verified: April 5, 2026
Checked against 3 public sources.
Reviewed as
Business website and booking-flow review
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