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 […]

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 outside our doors. We will learn about native plants that help our pollinators and invasive plants we should avoid. Learn about creatures who help us […]

The Spring Equinox is an especially important time as it marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Throughout history this was a powerful time to connect with the Earth in anticipation of the return of the Sun. Learn more about the Spring Equinox and explore the changes in outside!

On March 23, 2001, the Russian Mir, the first modular space station in history, was purposely sent to fall through Earth’s atmosphere and broke up over the Pacific Ocean. Join us to learn all about space stations, and even take a virtual reality tour of the International Space Station!

Join our Senior Interpreter and plant our 2026 Ozone Garden. In this small garden there will be plants that can tell us about our ground level ozone. Learn about ground ozone and how it affects people and plants as well as why scientists are studying the air around us. Let’s get our hands dirty and […]