Columbia Museum of Art
Museum Regional art museum with American and international collections
In downtown Columbia, South Carolina, the Columbia Museum of Art presents American and European works, rotating exhibitions and education programs that draw families and school groups.
How to Get to Columbia Museum of Art #
Located at 1515 Main St, downtown Columbia. It is a short walk from the Congaree Riverwalk and the State House. Street parking and nearby municipal garages available; the city transit system (COMET) services downtown stops.
Tips for Visiting Columbia Museum of Art #
- Visit on a Thursday evening when the museum often hosts free or low-cost events and gallery talks.
- See the Thorne miniatures on the upper floor - many visitors miss the intricacy of these period room replicas.
- Use the on-site lockers for larger bags; the museum is compact and crowded exhibits can make bags cumbersome.
Best Time to Visit Columbia Museum of Art #
Indoor attraction best visited year-round; pick weekdays or Sunday afternoon to avoid weekend crowds.
Weather & Climate near Columbia Museum of Art #
Columbia Museum of Art's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1172 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (127 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
