For Immediate Release:
April 14, 2026
Contact:
Olivia Mitchell
Marketing Manager
Culture & Heritage Museums
www.chmuseums.org
803.792.2572
Sci-Fi Night at the Museum
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Museum of York County announces Sci-Fi Night at the Museum, an engaging and educational evening designed for science fiction fans and curious minds on May 1 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Guests are invited to delve into the real-world scientific principles behind beloved classic books, movies, and television shows, from “Godzilla”, “The Last of Us”, “Jurassic Park”, “Dune”, “Men in Black”, and “Star Wars”. Throughout the evening, discover if humans truly could survive on Mars, how accurate dinosaurs depicted in popular media really are, and what real-life animals could outsmart an extraterrestrial hunter.
From giant monsters to distant planets, discover the science behind survival on Mars, examine the accuracy of prehistoric creatures compared to fossil evidence, learn about camouflage, metamorphosis, and mimicry in the animal kingdom, explore environmental themes like water conservation, and enjoy a stunning planetarium show.
Grab your light saber and hover board on over to Museum of York County for a fun-filled evening!
Sci-Fi Night at the Museum of York County is intended solely for educational purposes and has not been prepared, approved, or licensed by any individuals or entities associated with the creation, publication, or production of the referenced books, films, television programs, or related properties.
WHAT: Sci-Fi Night at the Museum
WHEN: May 1 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, S.C. 29732
TICKETS: Limited space. Pre-registration required at chmuseums.org/event/sci-fi/. Admission is $10 for Culture & Heritage Museum members and $20 for non-members. Open to participants ages 12 and up.
IMAGES:
- Sci-Fi Night at the Museum dino and light saber graphic with event details
Images courtesy of Culture & Heritage Museums. Contact omitchell@chmuseums.org for high resolution images.
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About Museum of York County:
Museum of York County highlights the world of natural history in the Carolina Piedmont through award-winning exhibits, planetarium shows, and special programs. “Before the Ice Ages: Miocene and Pliocene Beasts of the Southeast” is Museum of York County’s newest permanent exhibit that looks at the strange and bizarre creatures that roamed the southeast before the Ice Ages of the Pleistocene. “Ice Age Carolinas: Exploring Our Pleistocene Past” is a journey-back-in-time experience that features the gigantic and fantastic beasts that once roamed the Carolinas. The Naturalist Center, with over 2,500 natural history specimens, provides hands-on opportunities for self-guided discovery and educational programs. The Settlemyre Planetarium presents a changing array of full-dome digital planetarium shows. The Museum Store has a selection of local handmade pottery and goods, locally produced food products, and nature-themed gifts. Outside, the museum has a picnic facility and a three-quarter mile nature trail.
Museum Membership:
Become a Culture & Heritage Museums member and enjoy one year of exclusive benefits including free general admission to all CHM museum sites: Historic Brattonsville, Museum of York County and Main Street Children’s Museum. Membership helps support the work of preserving and communicating the cultural and natural history of the Carolina Piedmont. Consider becoming a CHM member and/or give the gift of CHM membership. Details at chmuseums.org/membership.
Museums for All:
As part of the Museums for All initiative, all Culture & Heritage Museum sites provide reduced admission for low-income families; visit museums4all.org for more information. Culture & Heritage Museum sites are also KultureCity® Certified and Sensory InclusiveTM.