The Children's Museum of the Upstate

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Key Info

300 College St.

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Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day

The Children's Museum of the Upstate

Located on the Heritage Green cultural campus in downtown Greenville, The Children's Museum of the Upstate offers three floors of unique, interactive exhibits suitable for all ages.

Interactive Exhibits

Kids have a variety of engaging activities to choose from, such as:

  • Building dams and floating toy ducks and boats in the Reedy River Bend.
  • Playing guitar in the Garage Rock exhibit.
  • Constructing skyscrapers in the Construction Zone.
  • Hosting a news show in the WTCM broadcasting studio.

For younger children, there are additional attractions:

  • The Toddler Lily Pond.
  • An outdoor recreation area.

The on-site cafeteria is well-stocked with kid favorites such as Chick-fil-A sandwiches.

Visitor Experiences

Recent visitors have praised the museum for being both affordable and enjoyable for all ages. The hands-on exhibits, particularly the interactive grocery store, have been highlighted as both entertaining and educational.

Out-of-town guests have expressed surprise at the diverse merchandise selection and reasonable prices in the gift shop. Many visitors appreciated the convenient on-site cafeteria and the downtown location.

Location and Accessibility

The museum is conveniently situated downtown on the Heritage Green cultural campus, about a mile north of Falls Park. Parking is available in the public lot adjacent to the Hughes Main Library on Heritage Green.

Operating Hours and Admission

The museum operates on the following schedule:

  • Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Mondays: Open during the summer.

Admission fees are as follows:

  • $10 for adults.
  • $9 for children ages 1 to 15.

For more details on special events, new exhibits, and season passes, be sure to check the museum's website.

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