What a Great place! Anyone interested in history this a must stop. Came out for the 75th anniversary D-Day activities and the museum was also open. Had such a good time.

A great place to enjoy history. A nice collection on the Battle of the Bulge

Clean and well laid out in an orderly manner in historical sequence. Very helpful staff. Highly recommended. Plan 2 to 3 hours if you really enjoy history.

Great collection of militaria from Ammo to one of Eisenhower’s uniforms. This museum is a jewel in a desert of sand. Way to many displays for listing, with some large and small, one of a kind static exhibits. I was dismayed and enraptured by so much in one location. Something new around every corner, and every way viewed. Friendly Vets make the experience a custom visit.

Free admission and friendly staff. A small but interesting museum. Many US and international equipments. They have a Japanese flag captured on the first day of the Guadalcanal Campaign. A lot of German weapons in WWII donated by a private collector, according to the staff.

Located in the shadow of the Universtiy of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium, it’s operated by the South Carolina National Guard and located in the Guard’s compound on National Guard Rd off of Bluff Rd. It isn’t the easiest thing to find and you have to pass through a guard post to get back to it, but it is well worth the visit for any History or Military History buff. The South Carolina Military Museum presents the Military History of South Carolina primarily from the National Guard perspective, from the Spanish explorers in South Carolina through today. It is indeed a hidden gem and is well worth finding. They have a great collection and friendly veteran volunteers full of interesting stories and information. There’s no admission since it’s a government museum, but there is a collection box you should drop a donation in; operating a museum like this isn’t inexpensive and their government budget doesn’t cover everything.

I went here to have a German bayonet looked at and while there I took a quick stroll around. Mr. Freeman was very helpful and told me a few things about the bayonet I brought in. He was very helpful and I appreciate the research he did on my behalf. This is a great military museum hidden behind the state armory. I will definitely be back in to take a longer stroll through all the exhibits!

Awesome museum if you enjoy military stuff. And its FREE! They have a donation box and i advice to do so.

Loved this place, and it’s free! My boys really enjoyed the cannons and perfectly displayed military scenes.

As an Airman looking for something to do while waiting for a 5:30 flight, this place is awesome! There was way more stuff than expected the museum seems to go on for ever!

Nice museum that honors our wonderful military history. Very informative. They could have better signage along the main road to attract more visitors.

Amazing displays from revolutionary wars to the Iraq war including information on 9/11. Uniforms from different eras. Mostly Army and some Air Force. Military equipment ranging from helicopters to tanks! Spoke with a retired Army volunteer who made models of Amy equipment from tanks to transport equipment. Very impressed of what I saw definitely ranks high amongst all the large museums.

Great museum! This was a quick stop with four boys on the way to TN... boys were ages 2 - 12 all liked getting to see the pieces this museum has including the mechanized display they have

I had no idea there was so much to see there !

Very cool place with a lot of military memorabilia to look at. Can’t beat the price to get in. (Free) Really enjoyable!

My family loved it and its free! They do have donation boxes around the museum. I would suggest bringing cash to donate. The men up front are friendly and informative. Theres so many cool things to see. They even let the kids touch certain exhibits, which most museums wont do.

It was great my son loves it

Its amazing that some of these artifacts have survived. We need to understand our history and they do a great job there.

Great history. A must see for military buffs. Staff is wonderful.

This museum is great IF you like military museums. It has some exhibits of little known military vehicles that are very informative. It also includes everything from the revolutionary & civil wars through desert storm. Well thought out, well laid out. I highly recommend.

Very much pleased to see the great museum in South Carolina .

I visited the museum last week and was awestruck. The displays, artifacts and layout were amazing. Spent 3 hours there and would not hesitate to return. Thanks to all who care for these treasures.

A beautiful location, a great variety of vehicles and weaponry. My only issue was with how the amoured vehicles outside were preserved. I wish they could be inside and of better care but thats mostly a minor issue, something that probably isnt affordable for a smaller museum like this one. Loved it though.

So much information in such a small space. Covers everything from revolutionary all the way up to the present.

Great place with a ton of military memorabilia and the history of the men and women of South Carolina that have fought for our freedom.

This little museum has SOOOOO much SC military history, its amazing. Everything is beautifully displayed with pride. There are wonderful descriptions & some videos that tell you exactly what you are seeing & when/how it was used. We were not disappointed & highly recommend you visit this little museum.

This is an excellent museum that not only exhibits SC memorabilia but also includes items from other combative counties such as Iraq,Vietnam,and Germany. The original vehicles from WWll Germany and U.S.A. are most impressive. There are not many museums in the county that have such an array of various items, especially in a small museum as this one. FREE Admission. Allow a couple of hours to see everything.

Excellent, excellent, excellent! As this was my first visit, I had no idea what to expect. What started out as a simple, quick walkthrough, turned into a two hour tour. Unfortunately, there is way too much to read (and I dont like missing a single thing) and enjoy in that amount of time. Soooooo ... Ill be returning with more time allowed to take in everything. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Located next to gamecock stadium and at the back of the armory compound is this fully pack military museum. It is full of military history focused on the contributions of South Carolina and its citizens. There are alot of informational displays and artifacts. They even have alot of full size vehicles. Pretty neat place to go for a couple of hours.

A great collection of South Carolinian military history through the ages!! Kid friendly with plenty of neat tidbits. Even my history loving husband learned a few knew things!

Always enjoyed going there when my good friend Buddy was alive. I tell everyone if they are in the area visit the museum. It is a great place to visit and see the rich history of SC.

Wished I could have stayed longer. The museum contains a treasure trove of facts, memorabilia and real transports, aircraft and spent munitions. If you love local history and the role SC plays within it you have got to come and make this place one of the places to visit. Will come back for a return visit soon!

What a treat this visit was for our grandson. Very professional displays from the Revolutionary War to modern time. Great way to explore history at NO COST.

The best date ever at my favorite price, free. Everyone should visit, the info and the displays are excellent. They have one of a kind exhibits.

This is an excellent Military Museum. It documents American Military from pre Revolutionary War through to modern times. It has many authentic displays dealing with many historic people. This is true educational opportunity. And it is based on donations. Please donate generously if you feel you received a valuable lesson. I always enjoy attending this Museum.

We took our 9 year old son for a tour, he is a huge WWII history buff. Great museum, we really enjoyed it & learned so much more than we knew going in. A great place to take children to teach them about the sacrifice of serving our great country.

Exceeded my expectations. Very good exhibits

Great museum! Everyone enjoyed our visit here. If youre in Columbia, you should stop and spend a few hours here. Well worth the time.

Excellent museum and volunteers. Lots to see read and see. And the greatest part is that its all for free.

Seems like a nice place to visit but they are not dog friendly so we could not go in.

I loved it, it shows the history of America its awesome

Very detailed information, I love it.

I had an amazing time. The lady at the front was very helpful and friendly. They had a wide selection of info. I spend about 2 hours in the first part alone. I would recommend it if you are in the area. They have a lot of interests.

I was amazed at how much this museum had in it. It was very clean, informative and so much to see. My husband loves looking at anything dealing with history of all the wars and the military. This is such a diamond in the ruff. The staff was also great.

Very cool for military history and friendly staff make this a must see.

Great museum hidden away. Free. Great assortment of artifacts and armaments. Constantly improving.Definitely check it out and give yourself an hour or two to do so.

There was no guided tour but they have a lot of very good displays

Top notch. Full of artifacts through SC history. Medal, weapons, vehicles. A bit hard to find, could use more signage to find it.

Took my son on a Saturday. We loved it. Great range of displays and free!

Great place to visit for any military buff. You will be required to show ID at the entrance gate which may make illegal immigrants and Democrats feel uncomfortable but everyone else should be fine with it.

A must-visit for anyone interested in military history. Great exhibits and very well maintained.

Great place for a history person you have to have your Id to get in.

It is one of the most phenomenal military collections. It has some of the best well kept artifacts. Most definitely worth the trip. My 13 year old son enjoyed it.

A great event and my youngest grandson 9 was excited to be there also.

Very Great place to visit. If you have never been. You need to go.

Great Museum, well worth your time. And its free!

This was a cool museum. Lots of information. Worth your time.

Lots of history here. Enjoyed seeing everything and talking to some of the vetrans from WWII

It was a great way for a teenager to learn about south Carolinas history and see all the cool artifacts they have in there. I would reccomend it to anyone willing to learn about south Carolinas history.

It was great to see about those that served in Service for all of us

Very educational and many items to look at

Very well put together and very complete for the History of the US and the ties to SC. Also met the Govenor doing a press conference. What a cool day.

It was wonderful I recommend going

Love the history on display here.

This place had some of the coolest Items and Vehicles! Normally I dont like museums but this one I definitely like

A lot of great history

Absolutely amazing!! Whole family enjoyed it!!

A lot of history spread out in 2 buildings. Staffed completely by volunteers and FREE, its a great way to learn about our country. The exhibits are accurate and interesting (unlike some other museums Ive been in lately where the exhibits are interesting but the information relayed is less than accurate or the exhibit is boringly accurate). Although free to enter, a small donation is suggested if you can afford it.NOTE: Kids enjoy seeing the tanks and guns but this is a small museum so there isnt room for running around or horseplay. It isnt a stuffy, whisper only type museum but it isnt for hyper uncontrolled kids either.

Great place for the entire family!Loved it!

It is a wonderful place. Very informative, nice display, helpful staff. You wont regret visiting and the kids will love it.

Free museum with tons of cool stuff to see.

You have to go through a security gate, and all adults must show ID.This was an amazing experience. We arrived an hour before closing so had to move quickly, but it was totally worth it!

A good museum to spend a couple of hourshonoring South Carolinas military contribution to history. You cant beat the price. It is free.

Great place with amazing pieces

Very thorough and well documented exibits

Really like this place stop by every year

Lots great military history here. Displays are first rate. Highly recommend if visiting Columbia.

Free but not easy to find. You have to go through a security check point! Wonderful displays. Give yourself at least a couple hours.

Great place to stop for those who enjoy history.

Small but a lot of neat stuff inside.

Great museum! And free! Tanks are sweet!

This museum is a hidden gem! My boys and I completed a scavenger hunt as we walked through 350+ years of South Carolinas military history! We had fun and learned a ton!!!

Outstanding collection dating back to the Revolution

Wonderful and very interesting

Cool place to spend a couple of hours

Great place to visit

Very educational and interesting place. Lots of cool stuff to look at.

Outstanding display of SC military history. A must visit if youre in the area.

What a nice collection of military history.We thoroughly enjoyed our visit!

This place was unexpectedly awesome. Excellent displays. If you like war history, stop here.

Amazing history of South Carolina military from 1670 to present day.

Wonderful museum!!

A hidden gem with excellent displays and dedicated volunteers. My kids and I have enjoyed every visit.

A lot of display

I really love this small but compact museum, with so many delicated aircraft and tank models, life size vehicles from WWII and countless items from even older wars. the gentlemen taking care of this place were so friendly and knowledgable, we talked over fourty minutes about south carolinians and the history as well as the exhibitions. they are running this museum on zero government sponsor but complete donations and volunteers, however all the display are in very good shape, tidy, clean and well maintained, we had a wonderful two hours and could spend even more. will surely visit again next time when in columbia.entrance is a military guarded gate, need id checked to enter.

Had a wide variety of displays of military items from many different eras. Could see all up close. Could go back again and view more in greater detail.

My grand kid love going and look around

Neat place, very informative staff and nice, detailed displays

Good place to take your kids to learn about the military.

Great displays and on the larger size, but bring ID to get in!