Museum of York County
Explore the wild wonders of nature with our award-winning exhibitions and programs that explore a variety of natural history topics. With more than 2,000 specimens at your fingertips, the Naturalist Center allows visitors to explore their interests hands-on.
Upcoming Events
August 2026
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Citizen Science Photo Contest: Spiders
Museum of York County
Participants contribute images of organisms by emailing citizenscience@chmuseums.org. This month’s theme is spiders. Please include the name of the photographer and place where the photo was taken. The best photos of the month may be featured…
Tue, September 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026
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Elk Day: Antlers & Adaptations
Museum of York County
Most of us are familiar with the Rocky Mountain Elk, but did you know that there are a total of 4 subspecies of elk? Join us to learn about these elk (and two extinct subspecies)…
Sat, September 5, 2026, 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Certified Wildlife Habitat Garden Workshop
Museum of York County
Pre-registration Required | $10 per Member and $15 per Non-member | For Ages 12 & up Join Savannah Jordan, Associate Wildlife Biologist and Habitat Education Manager at the South Carolina Wildlife Federation to learn how…
Sat, September 12, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Body Farm: Nature’s Detectives
Museum of York County
Pre-registration Required | For Ages 12 & up | Free for Members Join Dr. Charity Owings, forensic entomologist, to learn about the importance of insects in solving murders and other crimes. Dr. Owings, who has…
Sun, September 13, 2026, 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM