EdVenture Columbia is a hands-on children’s museum at 211 Gervais Street in Columbia, South Carolina. Its interactive exhibits are designed for children from birth through age ten, and you can plan for a few hours or a full day.
- Location: 211 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
- Typical hours: Monday and Wednesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, noon–5 p.m.; closed Tuesday during the stated operating pattern.
- Admission: $15 for children and adults; some visitors qualify for reduced or free admission.
- Age focus: children aged 0–10, with kindergarten through fifth grade described as a good fit for the exhibits and programs.
What to expect at EdVenture
EdVenture is a hands-on, interactive museum where children can explore at their own pace. Its flexible exhibit halls allow you to choose how long to stay, from a few hours to a full day.
A central feature is Eddie, a three-story exhibit that takes visitors through the brain, spine, heart, lungs, stomach and digestive system. The museum’s phone number is (803) 779-3100.
Which ages are EdVenture’s exhibits designed for?
EdVenture’s exhibits and programs are designed for children aged 0–10, with kindergarten through fifth grade considered especially well suited to the exhibits and programs. For more options around town, the guide to museums in Columbia, SC covers other local museum visits.
Children three and under have a designated toddler area on the second floor. It includes a private nursing area and bathroom.
EdVenture tickets and admission rules
General admission is $15 for children and adults. First responders, military personnel and seniors with valid ID pay $10; children under two and museum members enter free.
Opening hours
- Monday and Wednesday to Saturday: 9 AM–5 PM
- Sunday: 12 PM–5 PM
- Tuesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
South Carolina public-school Pre-K–12 classroom teachers can enter free with proper teacher ID and an email address. Admission prices and eligibility requirements can change, so check the official site before you go.
Adults must enter with a child. An adult without a child may enter only when escorted at all times by an EdVenture employee, if one is available; entry is not allowed if no associate is available. Children must stay under adult supervision, and shoes must remain on.
Weapons are prohibited, except for local on-duty police officers and other federal or state law-enforcement officers. Smoking and alcohol use are prohibited, as is being under the influence of a legal or illegal substance. Alcohol may be permitted in contracted museum rental spaces.
EdVenture hours, location and getting there
EdVenture is at 211 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201. During its operating pattern from September 8 until Memorial Day, the museum is open Monday, Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.; it is closed Tuesday.
Weather, special events or holidays can affect hours. Columbia’s calendar of fairs, markets and annual festivals offers context for planning around local events.
EdVenture aims to provide an inclusive environment and reduce barriers related to abilities and special-needs requests.
FAQs
How long should you plan for EdVenture?
Plan for a few hours or a full day. Flexible exhibit halls let you decide how long to stay.
Can adults visit EdVenture without a child?
Only if an EdVenture employee is available to escort the adult at all times. Without an available associate, an adult without a child cannot enter.
Does EdVenture have a toddler area?
Yes. Children three and under have a designated area on the second floor, with a private nursing area and bathroom.