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
July 2026
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BioQuest Camp: The Web of Life in the Carolinas
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Pre-registration for this event has ended. Pre-registration Required | Ages 6 -12 | $10 per Member per day and $15 per Non-member per day BioQuest Camp will take place each day from 10 a.m. –…
Tue, July 21, 2026 - July 24, 2026
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Glorious Gravity
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Gravity is not only the force that keeps us from floating up into the sky, but that drives all of the motion in space. Join us for games and activities designed to teach you about…
Sat, July 25, 2026, 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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Wonderfully Weird Wednesdays: The Real Nemos
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Recommended for Ages 6+ Join with us to learn about the wild world of symbiosis- where animals, plants, and even fungi for fascinating partnerships to survive and thrive! We will use activities, specimens, and crafts…
Wed, July 29, 2026, 10:30 AM - 02:30 PM
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Summerween: Nature Attacks!
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Pre-registration Required | Ages 15+ | Free for Members and $5 per Non-member It’s Summer-ween! Join us as we dissect your favorite horror films. Rabies may have turned Cujo into a killer canine, but exactly…
Fri, July 31, 2026, 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
August 2026
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The Twin Planets
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Far in the outer reaches of the Solar System orbit Neptune and Uranus, the two farthest planets from the Sun. They look so alike and are made of such similar material that some call them…
Sat, August 1, 2026, 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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World Lion Day
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Did you know we had lions roaming in South Carolina during the Ice Age? Join us to learn about the American Lion who once lived in the Piedmont Region and about African Lions today. We…
Sat, August 8, 2026, 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Carolina Skygazers Meeting
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The Carolina Skygazers Astronomy Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month, except December, at 7:30 pm. We would love to have you join us! The Museum doors open at 7 pm. Exhibits and…
Tue, August 11, 2026, 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
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Our Sensational Sun
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Our Sun fuels almost all of the life on Earth with its bountiful light and heat energy. Join us to learn all about this beautiful star and how it creates the energy that sustains us…
Sat, August 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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Red Wolf Day
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Did you know that the red wolf is the most endangered wolf in the world? Through fun games and activities, we will learn about this incredible creature that once roamed throughout the Carolinas, what is…
Sat, August 15, 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