Free First Thursday at the CMA

Schedule

Thu Jan 01 2026 at 10:00 am to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Columbia Museum of Art | Columbia, SC

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Ring in the New Year at your museum with free admission and extended hours. Last gallery entry at 7:30 p.m.
Free.
Generous support provided by Art Bridges Access for All Foundation and Lexington Health.
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Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main Street,Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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