Culture & Heritage Museums

Summerween
2026-07-31 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
Pre-registration Required | Ages 15+ | $15 per Member and $20 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 how dangerous is rabies? I bet you didn’t know that Pet Sematary can tell us a lot about decomposition, or that there are actually Dracula-like parasites! What birds do we really need to watch out for if The Birds happened in real life? Are sharks the actual dangers lurking in the ocean depths like Jaws has led us to believe? If you want to learn more, don’t be afraid to stop on by the Museum of York County for some seriously killer fun!
Admission covers non-alcoholic drinks and classic movie-themed snacks!
Summerween at the Museum of York County is intended for the education of our audience and has not been prepared, approved or licensed by any person or entity that created, published or produced any of the referenced books, movies, television shows, or related properties.

Citizen Science Photo Contest: Herpetology
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-31 | SC
Participants contribute images of organisms by emailing citizenscience@chmuseums.org. This month’s theme is Herpetology; the study of amphibians and reptiles.
Please include the name of the photographer and place where the photo was taken. The best photos of the month may be featured in a virtual exhibition. The first week after the contest ends each month the winner will be announced via Facebook. Observations may be submitted all month long to citizenscience@chmuseums.org.

The Twin Planets
2026-08-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
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 “the Twin Planets.” Join us to learn all about these two fascinating celestial bodies!

Messy Maestros
2026-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Join us all summer as we make a mess! To finish off our Messy Maestros, we will be focusing on yarn during the first two weeks of August. Not only is yarn used to make clothes and blankets, but it can also be used to create monster fur and other works of art. Join us as we transform yarn into something new! Come join us in crafting a yarn monster collage.

Paper Popsicle Party
2026-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Beat the heat and join us at the Main Street Children’s Museum for a special craft treat! Create your own paper popsicle that is guaranteed not to melt. Practice your numbers and colors with us by counting and sorting popsicle sticks! These fun games and craft will keep you cool, so play with us today.

World Lion Day
2026-08-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
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 will have a lion craft to make and take home as well as activities to learn about these majestic creatures from yesteryear and today.

Time Travel Tuesday
2026-08-11 10:00 - 10:05, 2026-09-08 10:00 - 10:05, 2026-10-13 10:00 - 10:05, 2026-11-10 10:00 - 10:05, 2026-12-08 10:00 - 10:05 | SC
Tune in on the second Tuesday of each month to Historic Brattonsville’s Facebook page, as well as Culture & Heritage Museums’ YouTube channel, or TikTok to learn more about Historic Brattonsville and the history of the Carolina Piedmont.

Carolina Skygazers Meeting
2026-08-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-09-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
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.

Messy Maestros
2026-08-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Join us all summer as we make a mess! To finish off our Messy Maestros, we will be focusing on yarn during the first two weeks of August. Not only is yarn used to make clothes and blankets, but it can also be used to create monster fur and other works of art. Join us as we transform yarn into something new! Come join us in crafting a yarn painting.

Our Sensational Sun
2026-08-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
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 here on Earth!

Red Wolf Day
2026-08-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
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 being done to save them and return them to their native region.

Tiny Tunes Tuesday
2026-08-25 10:00 - 10:05 | SC
Join us on our Facebook page, Culture & Heritage Museums’ Youtube channel, or TikTok on the last Tuesday of each month. Tune in to sing some silly songs with the Main Street Children’s Museum educators! August’s theme is Colors.

Wild Wonders
2026-08-29 10:00 - 10:05, 2026-09-26 10:00 - 10:05, 2026-10-31 10:00 - 10:05, 2026-11-28 10:00 - 10:05 | SC
Instead of a Saturday morning cartoon, tune in to learn about a plant or animal from the Carolinas and beyond. Join us on Facebook, Culture &Heritage Museums’ Youtube Channel, or TikTok on the last Saturday of each month.

Jiggling Jellyfishes
2026-08-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Want a jellyfish without the sting? Come bring your little one to make their very own hangable jellyfish out of cupcake liners. Each of the jellyfish are customizable and exercise your little one’s creativity and dexterity.

Worlds of Ice
2026-08-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
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 us to learn about these icy worlds and take part in an activity where you will think up your own type of alien creature that might reside on one!
