Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson March 15, 2025 – September 7, 2025 Curated and produced by the LBJ Presidential Library, Austin, Texas, Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson, focuses on the life and legacy of Lady Bird Johnson, wife of the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon Baines Johnson. The... Read more »
Privies, Pipes, and Progress... May 10, 2025 – October 5, 2026 Renewable Water Resources Celebrates 100 Years of Cleaning Water November 1, 1928, ushered in a new era for the Upcountry as the then Greater Greenville Sewer District began operations at the recently completed Mauldin Road treatment plant. The realization of this “modern sewerage system”... Read more »
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice May 24, 2025 – September 21, 2025 Dinosaurs will roar into Upstate South Carolina, when the Upcountry History Museum presents Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice. Crossing the threshold of this special exhibition means traveling back in time to explore the Age of the Dinosaurs. As visitors move through the exhibit... Read more »
Avengers: Endgame — The Exhibition June 7, 2025 – January 18, 2026 “In the comic books and the movies, the story is always the most important element.” - Stan Lee, Writer, Editor, Comic Book Creator For over 85 years, creating independent yet deeply connected stories has been the foundation of the Marvel Universe. Conceived... Read more »
Join us for a roaring good time with this short but fun program just for kids! Kicking things off with a dinosaur-themed story time, children ages 3-9 will then get hands-on with a fun, take-home clay fossil craft. It's fossil fun in under half an hour! Giving you just enough time to explore the Museum... 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 »
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that’s both educational and engaging. Tiny hands, big hearts! Bring out your little sprouts and busy butterflies as we celebrate the environmental legacy of First Lady Johnson, exploring the wonders of nature through interactive sensory games and a museum-wide scavenger hunt, all designed specifically for young learners.... Read more »
Bam! Pow! BINGO! Join us for an action-packed morning of Superhero Bingo at the Upcountry History Museum! Suit up in your favorite Marvel costume and test your luck (and your hero knowledge) in a morning where bingo balls fly faster than a Quinjet! Between bingo rounds, explore Avengers: Endgame - The Exhibition or stop by... 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 »
"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 »
Hear the roars, feel the rattle of pounding footsteps, and marvel at the incredible creatures in Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice! You’ll also traverse to Marvel Universe as we explore Avengers: Endgame – The Exhibition. Saturday, August 23 10AM – 12PM | Doors will be open until 5PM Adults – $14 |... Read more »
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that’s both educational and engaging. Tiny hands, big hearts! Bring out your little sprouts and busy butterflies as we celebrate the environmental legacy of First Lady Johnson, exploring the wonders of nature through interactive sensory games and a museum-wide scavenger hunt, all designed specifically for young learners.... Read more »
Operation Starlite Presented by Dr. Rod Andrew Jr. Operation Starlite was the first major offensive conducted by U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. Taking place from August 18 to August 24, 1965, this pivotal operation marked a significant escalation in American involvement in Vietnam and set the tone for the years of conflict that followed.... Read more »
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice Encounter unfamiliar landscapes, touchable dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes, and opportunities to investigate clues about what the dinosaurs left behind in this bilingual, hands-on STEM exhibit. Homeschool Day will include an immersive History Learning Lab experience that includes a "Dinosaur Dig" and creating take-home fossils. WHEN: Friday,... Read more »