Museum of York County

Have you ever wondered about what happens during the life cycle of a star? Join us for games and activities designed for you to learn about exactly that, and conclude your visit with a Sun craft!

Join with us to celebrate World Turtle Day! From the common snapping turtle to the Eastern Box turtle, learn about the turtles of South Carolina! We will explore what to do if you see a turtle, how you can ensure their survival, and do a fun turtle craft!

Join with us to celebrate National Gator Day! Learn about the American alligator, the only native crocodilian in South Carolina! We will learn about the differences between Alligators and Crocodiles, where they live in South Carolina, and make an awesome gator craft.

Pre-registration Strongly Encouraged | $15 for Adults, Seniors, & Youth; Free for Members and Children under 3 Step into a world of thrill, chills, and fun at Invasion of the Bloodsuckers Family Day! Explore bats and other fanged flying creatures who inhabit our world. Learn about leeches and their use in medicine. Examine creepy crawlies […]

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.

Recommended for Ages 6+ Join us to learn about these little known but very important part of our ecosystems, the aquatic blood-feeders. Leeches, lampreys, and other creatures have unique adaptations that help to balance our natural world. Explore all this and more while also having fun with games and crafts.

On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space. Join us to celebrate this “astronomical” achievement with games, activities, and an astronaut craft!

Recommended for Ages 6+ Who are our flying bloodsuckers? Join us to learn about mosquitos, fleas, bats, and other amazing flying bloodsuckers. Each has an adaptation that helps them feed but makes us itch. Learn why and how they do what they do and make a fun craft to take home.

Celebrate the United States’ national symbol on American Eagle Day! Join us to raise awareness about the bald eagle and how to preserve the bird’s natural habitat. Learn about the importance of this majestic bird, and other birds of prey and make a fun craft.