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EdVenture
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,680 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Columbia, South Carolina
Over 350 hands-on exhibits that allow kids to explore human biology, nature, inventions & careers.
Plan your visit
- Ages 0–2 — the venue's own stated range
- Admission around $10 — prices change and often vary by age or day, so check with the venue
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd come back often
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (803) 779-3100
- Website edventure.org
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
What parents highlight
“Very clean which we loved and all the little spaces are all interactive which was a huge plus!”
“We were impressed by how much there was for both our 6-year-old and our 1-year-old to enjoy.”
“It's free for kids under 2 and affordable nonetheless (way cheaper than the other children's museums we've been to, and better too!”
What parents say
We went on the recommendation of Blippi, as our daughter had been watching the show and Adventures popped up. We live within driving distance so we went for it. Admission is only $13 per person. Great value. We spent about 3 hours there. Definitely recommended for little kids. Our daughter loves it.
It was a wonderful learning experience for children. The place is clean and sanitizers are available after kids play with the toys or equipment. There are areas to explore and learn for all ages. I love the realistic things used and how much information is provided for various aspects of our every day living.
Took my 5 year old on Thursday and we had a blast! We hadn’t been in almost two years so it was exciting seeing all the new things they added as well as the classics ! The news room was honestly her favorite, she loved pretending to tell her news report, the animal clinic was amazing as well!
We had an absolute Blast! My son is almost 3 and we played till they closed. So we stayed about 3 hours. It's the perfect place to let the kids burn off some steam! Very clean which we loved and all the little spaces are all interactive which was a huge plus!
Birthday parties at EdVenture
EdVenture hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular playgrounds.
Bringing a toddler?
Reviews and the venue's own info mention a dedicated toddler area or toddler times at EdVenture — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.
Sensory-friendly play
EdVenture is mentioned for sensory-friendly sessions — typically quieter play times with lights and music turned down. Schedules for these change, so call ahead to confirm the next session before you go.
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