📍 Greenville, SC

TCMU is the go-to spot for kids who love to touch, explore, and play while learning. With multi-level exhibits on art, science, health, and more, this museum makes learning feel like an epic playdate.

✅ Why It Rocks:

Interactive exhibits in science, art, health & history
STEM learning through hands-on play
Rotating seasonal and traveling exhibits
Fun for toddlers through pre-teens

👪 Family Tips:

Visit early for fewer crowds
Bring socks—some exhibits require them

📍 Greenville, SC

Part outdoor nature center, part high-tech observatory, Roper Mountain is the ultimate mash-up of science, nature, and space! It’s a must for kids who love animals, planets, or gadgets.

✅ Why It Rocks:Planetarium & observatory with stargazing shows. Hands-on exhibits in weather, space, and biology.Butterfly garden, wild critter habitats & walking trails.Seasonal STEM events like Science Saturdays

👪 Family Tips:Check the calendar for themed weekends and star shows
Pack a picnic—the grounds are beautiful
Best for ages 5+ (younger ones may enjoy nature trails more than exhibits)
Wear comfy shoes—it’s a big campus!

📍 Greenville, SC

This isn't your average history museum! It combines fascinating regional history with rotating exhibits that tie in STEM, culture, and innovation in fun, interactive ways for kids.

✅ Why It Rocks:History comes alive with hands-on exhibits.STEM and cultural exhibits rotate seasonally.Kid-friendly scavenger hunts and activity stations
Great for teaching local pride and curiosity

👪 Family Tips:Look for kid-specific programming on weekends.Great option for grandparents or multigenerational outings.Tie it into a homeschool or classroom lesson, Perfect rainy-day spot with quieter, calmer energy

📍 Multiple branches in Greenville, SC

Your local library is full of surprises—especially for curious little minds! The Discovery Rooms mix books with hands-on STEM toys, building stations, and mini-science exhibits.

✅ Why It Rocks:Totally free hands-on learning. STEM and literacy blend beautifully. Discovery Rooms filled with puzzles, STEM kits, crafts, and games
Frequent workshops, storytimes, and maker events

👪 Family Tips: Look for “Maker Mondays” or seasonal STEM programs. Rotate through different branches—each has a unique theme

📍Address: 420 College St, Greenville

Why families love it: Free entry, Southern + American art, from Wyeth to Warhol

✅ Why it rocks: Easy, free culture boost for the whole family

🎟️ Pricing: Just walk in—no charge

👪 Family Tips:

Bring a stroller for tired kids as it can be a lot of walking

📍Address: 356 Field St, Greenville

Why families love it: Baseball history in the legend’s own home, right by Fluor Field

✅ Why it rocks: Step into a sports legend’s living room and feel the history

🎟️ Pricing: Modest admission at the door

👪 Family Tips:

Check the calendar closed dates. Typically open: Saturday 10:00 AM To 2:00 PM