June 20 - December 3, 2016 - Honoring the legacy of J. Rion McKissick and the building that bears his name, this exhibition tracks the history of McKissick, first as a library and then as a museum. Come celebrate with us!

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 June 24 - September 25, 2016  - Spoken: Portraits in Black is part of an exhibition program dedicated to showcasing works of art by African-American artists, primarily from the CMA’s collection, which changes approximately every three months.  This second iteration focuses on the powerful art form of portraiture. While many people think of portraiture as an individual sittin...

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August 1, 2016 - July 15, 2017 - The exhibition will incorporate furniture from cabinetmakers actively practicing in South Carolina, as well as photographs and oral histories, exploring how these artists learned and what motivates them to work with wood as their primary medium. 18th and 19th century examples of South Carolina furniture will be featured, reflecting the importance of historical...

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August 6-7, 2016 - This Columbia gun show is held at Jamil Shrine Center and hosted by South Carolina Arms Collectors Association of South Carolina. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. ​Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm Admission: General: $8.00, Children 12 & under: Free Military: $6.00 (Must show ID)

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August 18 - December 10, 2016 - This exhibition explores the relationship between this native son and the holders of the office he most desired President of the United States.  In spite of, and perhaps because of, his failure to achieve this goal, Byrnes influenced the campaigns and careers of eleven presidents by working for and sometimes against them.  In this presidential election yea...

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August 19 - October 23, 2016  - ​The exhibition captures images of the Carolina coast in this new collection of work that debuts at the Columbia Museum of Art. Fair documents our spectacular coastline through 25 dramatic, large-scale photographs that teeter between abstractions and high-resolution imagery of the land.

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August 27, 2016 - Registration fee $15. Trophies will be given to Top 25, manager's choice and ladies choice. Dash plaques to first 75 registered vehicles. Door prizes, 50/25/25 raffle... Registration ends at 5:30pm. Limited space available so get there early .Rain date September 3rd.

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September 5 - December 17, 2016 - The exhibition will include photographs, programs, souvenirs, and even the cover of the time capsule itself.  Step back in time to see Columbia remembered.  McKissick Museum offers a glimpse into the past with artifacts from Columbia’s Sesquicentennial Time Capsule.  Placed in the court house in 1936 to commemorate the 150th anniversary o...

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October 15, 2016 - Come show support to our veterans and their families. This is our 3rd Annual Car and Bike Show. This event is growing year after year. $15.00 to register Car or Bike 1st, 2nd , 3rd place trophies and best of show. Free Food, kid activities Donations are accepted as well.  

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November 12-13, 2016 - This Columbia gun show is held at Jamil Shrine Center and hosted by South Carolina Arms Collectors Association of South Carolina. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. ​Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm Admission: General: $8.00, Children 12 & under: Free Military: $6.00 (Must show ID)

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