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Sci-Fi Night at the Museum!

May 1 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Walk-up Tickets Available

Mommy and Me Musical

May 2 | 1  – 4 p.m. | Limited Walk-up Tickets

New Exhibit Coming Soon

Attack of the Bloodsuckers! Opening June 6

Updated Hours

Main Street Children’s Museum is Now Open on Sundays from 1 – 5 p.m.

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Culture & Heritage Museums is a family of museums in York County, SC, which includes Historic BrattonsvilleMain Street Children’s MuseumMcCelvey Center, and Museum of York County.

Historic Brattonsville

Historic Brattonsville

Main Street Children's Museum

Main Street Children's Museum

McCelvey Center

McCelvey Center

Museum of York County

Museum of York County

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Sci-Fi Night at the Museum!

May 1 | 6:30 –  8:30 p.m.
at Museum of York County

Walk-up Tickets Available

Come and join us as we delve into the science behind your favorite science fiction books, movies, and TV shows like Godzilla and The Last of Us! Do you have what it takes to survive on Mars like Mark Watney? Are the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park actually accurate to dinosaurs from fossil records? What animals could actually evade the Predator in real life? Not only will these questions be answered, but you will also learn more about water conservation in relation to Dune by Frank Herbert; discuss camouflage, metamorphosis, and mimicry in animals as it relates to Men in Black; and enjoy a stunning planetarium show based on the planets from Star Wars! Grab your light saber and hover board to Museum of York County and join us!

Sci-Fi Night 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.

Upcoming Events

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May

Sci-Fi Night at the Museum!

Come and join us as we delve into the science behind your favorite science fiction books, movies, and TV shows like Godzilla and The Last of Us! Do you have what it takes to survive on Mars like Mark Watney? Are the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park actually accurate to dinosaurs from fossil records? What animals could actually evade the Predator in real life? Grab your light saber and hover board to Museum of York County and join us!

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May

Citizen Science Photo Contest: Songbirds

Send us your photos to citizenscience@chmuseums.org for a chance to win! This month’s Citizen Science Photo Contest theme is songbirds.

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May

Mommy and Me Musical

Mother’s Day is almost here! Let’s celebrate the bond between mothers and their children with crafts and music. Come make a wind chime out of customizable musical notes and bells to reflect your relationship with your little one.

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May

In Your Face with the Space Race

On May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space. Join us to celebrate the anniversary of this milestone with Space Race-themed activities and a rocket ship craft that you can take home!

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McCelvey Updates

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Colonel William Bratton House

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