Interested in Upcountry history? Join UHM Educator, Sarah Wright, for an upcoming, drop-in tour through the Museum’s permanent galleries and explore the area’s rich and fascinating history.   Drop-In Tours will occur on select Saturdays throughout the year. All tours will begin at 2:00 p.m. and conclude at approximately 3:30 p.m. Drop-In Tours are included... Read more »

Stomp, roar, and play your way through the last Dinosaurs Toddler Time! Little ones will discover the world of dinosaurs through interactive games, a take-home fossil craft, and group story time with snack and juice.   Tuesday, September 16  10:00AM  | Included with your admission  Adults – $14 | Kids (ages 3-18) $10  Kids ages 2 and under... Read more »

Join us for a roaring good time as we celebrate the grand finale of Dinosaurs: Land of Fire & Ice! Perfect for toddlers, young kids, and even adults who are young at heart, this drop-in program invites families to enjoy one last Jurassic journey before the exhibition becomes extinct.   Saturday, September 20 10AM –... Read more »

Native American Resilience in South Carolina  Presented by Joshua Shumak  In 1513, the first European settlement in what is now South Carolina was established on Parris Island. It's inhabitants were the first of many settlers to cross the Atlantic Ocean and settle in the area, but the land had been occupied for centuries by various... Read more »

Privies, Pipes, and Progress: Renewable Water Resources Over the past 100 years, ReWa has established itself as an organization dedicated to protecting Upstate waterways, supporting public health, and promoting a cleaner environment. It has also become a steadfast community partner motivated to lead, engage, and serve. This exhibition takes visitors on a journey through ReWa’s 100 years and features... Read more »

Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2025.   The Museum operates with the firm belief that its exhibits, events, and programming should be accessible to all, regardless of cultural, ethnic, geographic, or socioeconomic differences. The Neighborhood Night initiative, introduced in 2015,  provides free access to educational... Read more »

"Avengers! Assemble." Explore Avengers: Endgame - The Exhibition with a guided tour led by UHM Education Coordinator, Sarah Wright. This exhibition features original costumes and props from Marvel Studio's Avengers: Endgame as well as comics and memorabilia from private collectors. Get a behind the scenes look at how the Marvel Studios created one of the highest-grossing... Read more »

Connections Café is a monthly program in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association for individuals living with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. Programs vary each month but usually include a short meeting with updates from the Alzheimer’s Association, a tour of a Museum exhibition, and a hands-on activity time in the classroom. Connections Café meets the second... Read more »

Conversations on Conservation Presented by Sharon Penton Sharon Penton is a graduate of University College London, where she received her Master's degrees in Principals of Conservation and Conservation for Museums and Archaeology. Since 2008, she has worked as a conservator. She has held positions at both the British Museum and the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum... Read more »