On February 18, 1930, Pluto, then classified as the 9th planet in our Solar System, was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh. Join us to learn all about Pluto, why it […]

Recommended for Ages 12+ | Series costs $30 per Member and $45 per Non-member | Dates in Series: Feb. 15, Mar. 15, & April 12 Astronomy has captivated humanity for […]

Recommended for Ages 6-13 | $10 per day for Members and $15 per day for Non-members Camp Cosmos will take place each day from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join […]

Pre-registration Required | $45 for series | Series Dates: Feb. 18, Mar.18, & April 15 Join us for this homeschool series as we explore the wild world that is just […]

We invite families with children, teens, adults, or seniors who have special sensory processing needs to come to the Museum before it opens to the general public to explore our exhibits and experience a special planetarium show! The Museum will have light and sound reduction, fewer guests, and a social narrative will be provided ahead […]

Do you know what mammal is the only one to have scales? Join us to learn about the amazing but endangered Pangolin on World Pangolin day and see our specimen, Pangolin Pete! You can make a paper pangolin to take home!

Did you know that we have three common owls and three rarer owls right here in South Carolina? Have you ever been out at night and heard the “who cooks for you” of the barred owl? Watch our interpreter dissect an owl pellet to discover what owls eat to survive. So join us to learn […]

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 all other spaces except for meeting areas are closed.

On March 14, 1995, Norman Thagard became the first American to travel into space on a Russian craft, breaking new ground for international cooperation beyond Earth. Join us to learn about the various projects in space that have brought humans from all over the world together!

Recommended for Ages 12+ | Series costs $30 per Member and $45 per Non-member | Dates in Series: Feb. 15, Mar. 15, & April 12 Astronomy has captivated humanity for as long as we have gazed at the night sky. Join John Diana, Museum of York County Planetarium Manager, for a 3-class series on this […]