Museum of York County
Age Group: All
Explore the wild wonders of nature with our award-winning exhibitions and programs that explore a variety of natural history topics. With more than 2,000 specimens at your fingertips, the Naturalist Center allows visitors to explore their interests hands-on.
Upcoming Events
August 2026
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Weathering the Storm!
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Join us for an afternoon of wind, rain, sun, and other weather fun with WSOC-TV meteorologist Keith Monday and his media personality wife, Laurabree. Keith’s inspiring book Weathering the Storm, which tells his journey from a young…
Sat, August 22, 2026, 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Worlds of Ice
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Ice is often seen as a cold substance with no life, but in fact many of the most promising bodies in the Universe for life as we know it are made mostly of ice. Join…
Sat, August 29, 2026, 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
September 2026
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Elk Day: Antlers & Adaptations
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Most of us are familiar with the Rocky Mountain Elk, but did you know that there are a total of 4 subspecies of elk? Join us to learn about these elk (and two extinct subspecies)…
Sat, September 5, 2026, 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Certified Wildlife Habitat Garden Workshop
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Pre-registration Required | $10 per Member and $15 per Non-member | For Ages 12 & up Join Savannah Jordan, Associate Wildlife Biologist and Habitat Education Manager at the South Carolina Wildlife Federation to learn how…
Sat, September 12, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Body Farm: Nature’s Detectives
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Pre-registration Required | For Ages 12 & up Join Dr. Charity Owings, forensic entomologist, to learn about the importance of insects in solving murders and other crimes. Dr. Owings, who has conducted research at the…
Sun, September 13, 2026, 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
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Homeschool Series: Earth Exploration
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Pre-registration Required | $45 per child for series | Dates included in series: Sep. 16, Oct. 14, & Nov. 18 Join us for this homeschool series as we learn about the processes that shape our…
Wed, September 16, 2026, 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
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Fossil Fanatics Family Day
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Pre-registration Strongly Encouraged | $15 Adults, Seniors, & Youth; Free for Members and Children 3 and younger Dive into the fantastic world of fossils as you browse Museum of York County’s vast collection! Find out…
Sat, September 19, 2026, 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Stellar Stories
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The various constellations in the night sky have fueled myths and legends for millennia. Join us to hear some of these stories, write your own, and create a constellation craft to go with them!
Sat, September 26, 2026, 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
October 2026
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Spooky Saturdays: Night Hunters
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Owls, bats, and big cats rule the darkness with adaptations that make them silent, efficient, and a bit scary. Learn about several nighttime animals that can be found in nature through hands-on specimens from our…
Sat, October 3, 2026, 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Spooky Saturdays: Wicked Weeds and Poisonous Petals
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Pitcher plants, poison ivy, and other creepy plants of the Carolinas. Join us to learn all about the wild side of plants and how not to be haunted by them. Make your own creepy plant…
Sat, October 10, 2026, 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM