The 5 Best Museums in Aiken, South Carolina (SC)

June 20, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

Aiken is the largest city and county seat of Aiken County, in the western portion of the state of South Carolina, United States. With Augusta, Georgia, it is one of the two largest cities of the Central Savannah River Area. It is part of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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1. Savannah River Site Museum

224 Laurens St SW, Aiken, SC 29801-3850 +1 803-648-1437 http://www.srsheritagemuseum.org/
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Savannah River Site Museum

Reviewed By Travel_Pros1981 - Charleston, United States

We had a great time at the Museum, We were met with a very information and well versed staff person, I believer her name was Teresa. The museum is small but packed with timelines, items from the sites and community history. Examples of radiation, fallout shelter and pictures. This is well worth the time and if you have ever been curious about the site, it answers questions. The museum has limited hours as it closed at 2pm on the day we visited so check the web site. Parking is easy and free on the street. We parked in from of the museum with no problem at all. The entrance is free but they have a donation box. Check it out.

2. Aiken County Historical Museum

433 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC 29801-4844 +1 803-642-2015 [email protected] http://aikenmuseum.us
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4.5 based on 181 reviews

Aiken County Historical Museum

Reviewed By kathymcd2018 - Bluffton, United States

This former Winter Colony home is a lovely and historic setting to see many exhibits about the history of Aiken and surrounding area. Nicely done. Friendly docents. Worth a visit.

3. Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum

135 Dupree Pl SW Inside historic Hopelands Gardens., Aiken, SC 29801-4811 +1 803-642-7631 [email protected] http://www.aikenracinghalloffame.com/
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4.5 based on 73 reviews

Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum

The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates the great tradition of racing and Aiken’s vital role in it. Forty Champion Thoroughbreds have trained at the famed Aiken Training Track. The Hall of Fame immortalizes each in the Iselin’s charming, old carriage house. The Hall of Fame features both flat racers and steeplechase horses, from 1942 through the present. Photos, trophies and other memorabilia highlight these outstanding horses.

Reviewed By kathymcd2018 - Bluffton, United States

This was an interesting visit to appreciate the history of horses in Aiken. The docent was friendly and provided historical information. They had displays about jockeys, horses and the history of horses in Aiken. Small but nicely arranged museum. The setting in Hopelands Gardens was also worth a stroll around.

4. Dupont Planetarium- Aiken South Carolina

471 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29801-6389 +1 803-641-3654 [email protected] http://rpsec.usca.edu/planetarium/
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Dupont Planetarium-  Aiken South Carolina

5. Art and Soul of Aiken

208 The Aly, Aiken, SC 29801-2407 +1 803-645-9186 http://www.artandsoulofaiken.com
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Reviewed By anthonyl133 - Aiken, United States

While downtown, we always love stopping here and viewing the multiple pieces of art from a variety of artists, most of whom are local. While the displayed art doesn't fit with our SW decor we continue to look for whimsical pieces that we might "fit in."

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