I.P. STANBACK MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM

ORANGEBURG, SC

The I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium is a renowned museum and planetarium located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Established in 1971, the museum is named after I.P. Stanback, a prominent African-American pharmacist and businessman who contributed significantly to the development of the town.

The museum features a vast collection of African-American art, artifacts, and historical documents, including works by renowned artists such as Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, and Elizabeth Catlett. The exhibition also includes displays on the history of the Civil Rights Movement, African-American culture, and the contributions of African-Americans to literature, music, and the arts.

The planetarium is another significant attraction of the museum, equipped with a state-of-the-art projection system that offers visitors an immersive experience of the cosmos. The planetarium hosts numerous shows and events throughout the year, including astronomy lectures, stargazing sessions, and educational programs for school children.

The I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in African-American history, art, and culture, as well as astronomy and space science. The museum is open from Tuesday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, and on Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm. Admission is free, and guided tours are available upon request.

I.P. STANBACK MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in ORANGEBURG SC. US MID #8404500364

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 8035367174
• website: www.scsu.edu/researchoutreach/ipstanbackmuseumplanetarium.aspx

I.P. STANBACK MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM
300 COLLEGE STREET, NE
ORANGEBURG
SC
29117

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