The beginnings of the Museum's rich and diverse holdings date to 1823 when
the University purchased the extensive mineral collection of naturalist
Thomas Cooper.
By the 20th century, the scope of collections had broadened to include
fine and decorative arts, and most important to today's Museum, material
culture and folk art. In 1976, the University established McKissick Museum
not only to centrally house these objects but also to administer and interpret
them as well.
As McKissick Museum approaches its thirtieth anniversary, it remains
one of the largest general university museums in the Southeast. The collections
have grown extensively since 1976 and now
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 3 pm
Closed all University and State holidays.
McKissick Museum College of Arts and Sciences
University of South Carolina
816 Bull Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29208
Telephone: 803-777-7251 Fax: 803-777-2829 http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/mckissickmuseum/
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