After Your Meeting: Enjoy 'Art Uncorked'

Looking for something different to do after your meeting or convention in Columbia, SC? Create a unique cultural experience for your group with a private visit to Columbia Museum of Art. Your group will have space to gather and mingle, then take a tour personalized to fit your interests, and finish with a private wine and cheese reception.

Personalized tours are a wonderful way to get the most out of your museum visit, whether you prefer to see the traveling exhibition or pieces from the permanent collection. The Museum's lovely Orientation Gallery will serve as your group's private gathering room. You can choose your own theme for a tour, where trained docents will share their knowledge and love of art with your small group in an informal way - so you can ask questions and share your thoughts. Then, relax with your group in a private reception back in the Orientation Gallery and enjoy your choice of refreshments. The cost is $200 (max 10 people) or $150 (max 10 people) for Museum members and $15 for each additional guest.

GROUP TOUR OPTIONS

1. Docent Led Tour
Interested in an in-depth tour of the Museum's Collection or traveling exhibition? Schedule a docent led tour for your group. Guided tours are led by the Museum's dedicated Volunteer Educator Corp and are a great way to obtain a better understanding of the Museum's exhibitions.
    * $8 per person (non-ticketed exhibitions)
    * Minimum of 10 individuals
    * $80 non-refundable reservation deposit fee
    * Book at least 2 weeks prior to your visit

2. Self-Directed Tour
Schedule a date to view the Museum's galleries at your own pace. Informative text panels in the newly reinstalled galleries and Audio Tours will enhance your experience.

3. Art du Jour Tour & Lunch
This special opportunity allows groups to enjoy an elegant lunch in the Museum's garden themed Orientation Gallery, designed and painted by trompe l'oeil artist Christian Thee. Lunch is followed by a private guided tour of special exhibitions or permanent collection galleries of your choosing. This program can accommodate up to 30 individuals. *Please note, this special program requires at least 3 week's booking notice.

Groups can choose from two delicious lunch options:
Box Lunch Special includes two wraps, salad, dessert, and beverage.
$20 per person or $25 for Masterpieces of the Hudson River School Painters

Buffett Lunch Special includes entree, two sides, dessert, and beverage.
$30 per person or $35 for Masterpieces of the Hudson River School Painters

*Price includes group admission.

DOWNLOAD THE GROUP TOUR GUIDE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION

The Contemporaries of the Columbia Museum of Art announced the installation of the Chihuly Chandelier
in the Museum's David Wallace Robinson, Jr. Atrium on April 9, 2010. The installation marks the first of
its kind in South Carolina and measures an impressive 14' tall, 5' wide and 11' deep. The design was chosen to
enhance the asymmetrical shape of the Museum's atrium and a "Carolina Sunset" color-scheme incorporates
Columbia's "Famously Hot" shades of golds, oranges and reds.

A private museum visit is ideal for your next meeting or convention, book club, garden club, birthday party or corporate event. Looking for a truly special romantic evening? They can help create the perfect atmosphere for two. The Museum is a great place for group trips and is fully accessible. Make your reservation early! All groups of 10 or more are asked to schedule their visit through the Museum's Group Tour Manager, even if not requesting a guided tour, to assure the best visit possible. The Group Tour Manager can advise you on the best days and times to avoid peak hours. Please call 803.343.2163 or email tours@columbiamuseum.org. Keep up with Columbia Museum of Art on Facebook and Twitter.

Assistance with scheduling off-site receptions and tours is just one of the many complimentary benefits of working with the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau sales team to bring your next meeting or convention to the Columbia region. There's no need to call hotel after hotel looking for the best rate. Our sales professionals can make it easy for you by requesting proposals from area hotels and meeting facilities and providing you with the best rates in your own customized proposal packet. Get started today by contacting our sales team or submitting your RFP online.