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Fangs at the Lugosi: a Vampire Murder Mystery

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June 13 | 6:30  – 8:30 p.m.

DIY with Dad

June 13 | 1 – 4 p.m.

Messy Maestros

Thursdays in June | 10 a.m. – Noon

New Exhibit Coming Soon

Attack of the Bloodsuckers! Opening June 6

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Culture & Heritage Museums is a family of museums in York County, SC, which includes Historic BrattonsvilleMain Street Children’s MuseumMcCelvey Center, and Museum of York County.

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Fangs at the Lugosi: a Vampire Murder Myster

June 13 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Member Exclusive | Ages 21+
at Museum of York County

$15 per Member and $20 per Member Guest | Pre-registration Required

We are celebrating the opening of the new traveling bloodsuckers exhibit at the Lugosi Museum of Natural History with a vampire-themed party! Come dressed as your favorite blood-sucking protagonists, and prepare for a night of mystery and mayhem. Wait – disaster has struck! Our head museum educator is dead! Why does it look like a vampire bit them? Is there an actual vampire among us, or a very clever killer? With the Langella Police Department delayed for a few hours, it’s up to you to crack the case before the party ends – or the killer strikes again! Can you uncover the truth before it’s too late? Only time will tell!

All attendees must present a valid ID at the door. Beer and hard seltzer will be available. Tickets are good for two alcoholic drinks per guest. Themed refreshments will be provided.

Adult beverages provided by Comer Distributing Company Inc.

Featured Event

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Invasion of the Bloodsuckers Family Day!

June 6 | 10 a.m. –  4 p.m.
at Museum of York County

Step into a world of thrill, chills, and fun at Invasion of the Bloodsuckers Family Day! Explore bats and other fanged flying creatures who inhabit our world. Learn about leeches and their use in medicine. Examine creepy crawlies like ticks, bedbugs, and mosquitos and learn why they feed on blood and what you can do to avoid being their next meal. Scrutinize legendary mythical creatures who are said to have consumed blood as their favorite meal. Explore Attack of the Bloodsuckers!, a traveling exhibit from Sciencenter, where you will come face to face with live leeches. Watch a fantastic planetarium show, make a buzzing mosquito craft, and much more! Join us for a thrilling and fun family day celebrating the fascinating world of bloodsuckers!

Upcoming Events

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May

Citizen Science Photo Contest: Songbirds

Send us your photos to citizenscience@chmuseums.org for a chance to win! This month’s Citizen Science Photo Contest theme is songbirds.

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May

Make and Shake – Musical Maracas

Come help create the rhythm of the summer by crafting some musical maracas. Help your little ones make sounds, learn rhythms, and develop fine motor skills. Let’s make some noise!

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May

Celebrate National Gator Day!

Join with us to celebrate National Gator Day! Learn about the American alligator, the only native crocodilian in South Carolina! We will learn about the differences between Alligators and Crocodiles, where they live in South Carolina, and make an awesome gator craft.

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