a larger than
life experience
At EdVenture, curiosity is larger than life! Here, in this safe and engaging space, learners of all ages become inspired with hands-on interactivity. So come with us and unlock your curiosity.
a larger than life experience
At EdVenture, curiosity is larger than life! Here, in this safe and engaging space, learners of all ages become inspired with hands-on interactivity. So come with us and unlock your curiosity.
EXPLORE EXHIBITS
All of our exhibits below are interactive, hands-on and sure to amaze. Come see them for yourself at EdVenture Columbia! For our Myrtle Beach exhibits, use the button below.
Eddie
Meet Eddie! He’s our larger-than-life, 40-ft. tall kid who’s an icon around the Southeast.
What better way to learn about the inner-workings of the body than to climb around inside one yourself!? Explore the body’s organs and learn what their functions are as you climb in and around Eddie.
ACCESSIBILITY | Eddie has four accessible components on the 2nd floor supported by PRISMA Health.
Dalmatian Station
Sound the alarm and let’s roll out to the Dalmatian Station!
Learn about fire safety in the home and create a plan with your family for a safe escape in the event of a fire. Slide down the fire pole and practice getting low and going to your safe meeting place.
publix
A Kid-Sized Publix Supermarket
Little shoppers can explore the aisles, fill their carts, and check out at the register! This hands-on grocery store experience encourages imaginative play and teamwork as children learn about food and nutrition. Supported by Publix Super Markets, this exhibit makes “shopping” both fun and educational!
Little Spot Diner
Order Up!
Step into a retro-style diner where kids can become chefs, servers, or customers. From cooking up pretend pizzas to taking orders at the counter, this hands-on exhibit sparks imagination, teamwork, and creative play — all served with a side of fun!
Richland Library
Where stories come to life!
This cozy mini library invites young readers to explore shelves filled with books, dive into new adventures, and discover the magic of reading. Children can bring stories to life at the puppet stage or put on their own performance in the mini theater, encouraging creativity, self-expression, and a love for storytelling that will last a lifetime.
Wags & Whiskers
Put on Your Lab Coat and Help Our Furry Friends!
Step into the world of animal care in Wags & Whiskers, EdVenture’s playful veterinary clinic! Young veterinarians can examine their furry patients, use vet tools, and learn all about how to keep pets happy and healthy. Through hands-on play, kids will discover what it’s like to work in a vet’s office and explore exciting careers in animal care.
Flight
“EdVenture pilots! This is ground control. You’re clear for landing!”
Let your curiosity fly as you climb into a real-life cockpit and experience the sensation of flying over the river into West Columbia. Learn about aeronautics, science, technology, and engineering in this immersive flight exhibit.
A-Ha! Maker Space
Unlock your curiosity and spark your imagination as you make and create!
Ingenuity and imagination come together in our A-Ha! Maker Space workshop. This open-ended creative space invites young minds to build, design, and explore through hands-on projects that inspire problem-solving and self-expression.
Life Cycle of a plant
A Larger Than Life Garden
Step into a garden of giant tomatoes and discover how plants grow from seed to harvest! This larger-than-life exhibit invites children to explore the different parts of a plant and learn what they need to thrive. Supported by Trane, this experience helps kids connect with nature and understand the science behind how things grow.
My Backyard Toddler Area
A special place for our youngest visitors!
This 3 and under area is especially designated for our youngest visitors from infants to toddlers. My Backyard allows little ones to safely crawl and explore textures, surfaces, and objects. Climb aboard the Little S. S. Shrimpy or slide down from the treehouse. My Backyard has a designated nursing area, family bathroom, and gated entrance.
Celebration Circle
Celebrates the journey of pediatric patients, families, and healthcare workers.
Celebration Circle was created in honor of the pediatric patients from Prisma Health Children’s Hospital. Click here to learn more about this very special space.
Musical Tesla Coil
Spark your curiosity with EdVenture’s Musical Tesla Coil!
An immersive experience for visitors of all ages! This mesmerizing performance of manufactured lightning will fascinate children and adults alike as they learn about the father of electricity, Nikola Tesla, and his incredible invention of Alternating Current (AC). Click here to learn more.
Draw Alive
Bring your creations to life with Draw Alive!
Calling all illustrators, doodlers, and budding young artists! Watch as your creations come to life on the big screen with EdVenture’s new “Draw Alive!” This interactive coloring experience puts you in the artist chair! Click here to learn more.
Busy Bee Farm
Discover Life On The Farm
Step into the Busy Bee Farm and experience what it’s like to work and play on a real farm! Kids can harvest vegetables, explore farming equipment, and learn about the many careers that help bring food from the field to the table. This interactive exhibit is supported by WP Rawl,
the cube
Math Made Playful
Designed especially for our youngest learners, The Cube invites children and families to explore math through play! From colorful patterns to number games and shape-building activities, this Pre-K friendly space encourages hands-on discovery and helps little ones see how fun math can be.
Quantum Jungle
an interactive art-science installation
Touch-sensitive metal springs and thousands of LEDs bring quantum physics to life in our new temporary traveling exhibit- Quantum Jungle. Designed by Robin Baumgarten, Quantum Jungle visualizes ideas like superposition, wave-particle duality, and quantum measurement in playful, tactile ways- making the invisible world of particles tangible and magical for visitors of all ages. Thanks to our partners at SC Quantum, EdVenture is hosting Quantum Jungle until the end of 2025!
EXPLORE EXHIBITS
All of our exhibits below are interactive, hands-on and sure to amaze. Come see them for yourself at EdVenture Columbia! For our Myrtle Beach exhibits, use the button below.
Eddie
Meet Eddie! He’s our larger-than-life, 40-ft. tall kid who’s an icon around the Southeast.
What better way to learn about the inner-workings of the body than to climb around inside one yourself!? Explore the body’s organs and learn what their functions are as you climb in and around Eddie.
ACCESSIBILITY | Eddie has four accessible components on the 2nd floor supported by PRISMA Health.
Dalmatian Station
Sound the alarm and let’s roll out to the Dalmatian Station!
Learn about fire safety in the home and create a plan with your family for a safe escape in the event of a fire. Slide down the fire pole and practice getting low and going to your safe meeting place.
MedVenture
From the ambulance to the operating table, explore the world of medical careers!
MedVenture highlights medical careers and allows young minds to explore the occupations in the healthcare profession. MedVenture is supported by Richland School District 2.
The Great Outdoors
Splash, ride, gem mine, and MORE!
Discover the great outdoors in this outside space at EdVenture. Here, young minds can splish and splash in the water, mine for gems, climb aboard a prop plane, and so much more!
Publix
a kid-sized publix supermarket
Little shoppers can explore the aisles, fill their carts, and check out at the register! This hands-on grocery store experience encourages imaginative play and teamwork as children learn about food and nutrition. Supported by Publix Super Markets, this exhibit makes “shopping” both fun and educational!
Little Spot Diner
Order up!
Step into a retro-style diner where kids can become chefs, servers, or customers. From cooking up pretend pizzas to taking orders at the counter, this hands-on exhibit sparks imagination, teamwork, and creative play — all served with a side of fun!
Richland Library
Where Stories Come To Life!
This cozy mini library invites young readers to explore shelves filled with books, dive into new adventures, and discover the magic of reading. Children can bring stories to life at the puppet stage or put on their own performance in the mini theater, encouraging creativity, self-expression, and a love for storytelling that will last a lifetime.
Wags & Whiskers
Put on your lab coat and Help our furry friends!
Step into the world of animal care in Wags & Whiskers, EdVenture’s playful veterinary clinic! Young veterinarians can examine their furry patients, use vet tools, and learn all about how to keep pets happy and healthy. Through hands-on play, kids will discover what it’s like to work in a vet’s office and explore exciting careers in animal care.
Flight
“EdVenture pilots! This is ground control. You’re clear for landing!”
Let your curiosity fly as you climb into a real-life cockpit and experience the sensation of flying over the river into West Columbia. Learn about aeronautics, science, technology, and engineering in this immersive flight exhibit.
A-Ha! Maker Space
Unlock your curiosity and spark your imagination as you make and create!
Ingenuity and imagination come together in our A-Ha! Maker Space workshop. This open-ended creative space invites young minds to build, design, and explore through hands-on projects that inspire problem-solving and self-expression.
Life Cycle of a plant
a larger than life garden
Step into a garden of giant tomatoes and discover how plants grow from seed to harvest! This larger-than-life exhibit invites children to explore the different parts of a plant and learn what they need to thrive. Supported by Trane, this experience helps kids connect with nature and understand the science behind how things grow.
My Backyard Toddler Area
A special place for our youngest visitors!
This 3 and under area is especially designated for our youngest visitors from infants to toddlers. My Backyard allows little ones to safely crawl and explore textures, surfaces, and objects. Climb aboard the Little S. S. Shrimpy or slide down from the treehouse. My Backyard has a designated nursing area, family bathroom, and gated entrance.
Eddie’s Eco Garden
Dig in and explore the world of plants!
This magical outdoor garden area allows guests to have an up-close-and-personal encounter with plants, vegetables, flowers, and so much more! Can you find our very special fairy garden, too?
Celebration Circle
Celebrates the journey of pediatric patients, families, and healthcare workers.
Celebration Circle was created in honor of the pediatric patients from Prisma Health Children’s Hospital. Click here to learn more about this very special space.
Musical Tesla Coil
Spark your curiosity with EdVenture’s Musical Tesla Coil!
An immersive experience for visitors of all ages! This mesmerizing performance of manufactured lightning will fascinate children and adults alike as they learn about the father of electricity, Nikola Tesla, and his incredible invention of Alternating Current (AC). Click here to learn more.
Draw Alive
Bring your creations to life with Draw Alive!
Calling all illustrators, doodlers, and budding young artists! Watch as your creations come to life on the big screen with EdVenture’s new “Draw Alive!” This interactive coloring experience puts you in the artist chair! Click here to learn more.
Busy Bee Farm
Discover Life On The Farm
Step into the Busy Bee Farm and experience what it’s like to work and play on a real farm! Kids can harvest vegetables, explore farming equipment, and learn about the many careers that help bring food from the field to the table. This interactive exhibit is supported by WP Rawl,
the cube
Math Made Playful
Designed especially for our youngest learners, The Cube invites children and families to explore math through play! From colorful patterns to number games and shape-building activities, this Pre-K friendly space encourages hands-on discovery and helps little ones see how fun math can be.
Quantum Jungle
An interactive Art-science installation
Touch-sensitive metal springs and thousands of LEDs bring quantum physics to life in our new temporary traveling exhibit- Quantum Jungle. Designed by Robin Baumgarten, Quantum Jungle visualizes ideas like superposition, wave-particle duality, and quantum measurement in playful, tactile ways- making the invisible world of particles tangible and magical for visitors of all ages. Thanks to our partners at SC Quantum, EdVenture is hosting Quantum Jungle until the end of 2025!
Birthdays are Big at Edventure!
It’s a party at EdVenture and YOU’RE INVITED! Celebrate your child’s special day with an epic party at EdVenture! Kid-tested. Grownup-approved.
EdVenture is not just for Kids!
EdVenture has extensive rental space suitable for corporate meetings, reunions, and even weddings! We invite you to explore our rental facilities below and contact us for more information or to book your event today!
Birthdays are Big at Edventure!
It’s a party at EdVenture and YOU’RE INVITED! Celebrate your child’s special day with an epic party at EdVenture! Kid-tested. Grownup-approved.
EdVenture is not just for Kids!
EdVenture has extensive rental space suitable for corporate meetings, reunions, and even weddings! We invite you to explore our rental facilities below and contact us for more information or to book your event today!
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