Whether you’re looking to revisit the past or gain an appreciation for art, there are a variety of museums in the Upstate you can visit.
Anderson County Museum
202 E. Greenville St., Anderson
AndersonCountyMuseum.sc.gov
A collection of artifacts curated to spark interest and insight into the people and events that shaped Anderson.
Greenville County Museum of Art
420 College St., Greenville
GCMA.org
The South’s premier American Art museum, with the largest public collection of watercolors by American icon Andrew Wyeth plus 40 works by Jasper Johns.
Greer Heritage Museum
106 S. Main St., Greer
greerheritage.com
Exhibiting artifacts from Greer’s dynamic history, with interactive displays for kids. Special events include a popular series of ghost tours.
Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville
BJUMG.org
Featuring 105 Italian Baroque paintings in America’s largest collection of Old European Masters. Currently by private tour only.
Sigal Music Museum
516 Buncombe St., Greenville
SigalMusicMuseum.org
The No. 3 best new museum in the country, per USA Today, tells the diverse stories of musical instruments from across the globe.
Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum & Baseball Library
356 Field St., Greenville
ShoelessJoeJackson.org
Visit the baseball legend’s home and see the many artifacts, photos, and books that document Jackson’s place in baseball history.
Spartanburg Art Museum
200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg
SpartanburgArtMuseum.org
A regional museum promoting contemporary visual arts with a diverse range of exhibits and educational programs.
Spartanburg Regional History Museum
200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg
SpartanburgHistory.org
Reflecting the area’s rich heritage from before European settlers to the present day. Collections showcase life, industry, and cultural arts.
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
300 College St., Greenville
130 Magnolia St., Spartanburg
TCMUpstate.org
A Smithsonian Affiliate that sparks a passion for curiosity and learning through play. Greenville’s interactive exhibits and hands-on activities interest children of all ages; Spartanburg’s programming is designed for ages 5 and under.
THE UPCOUNTRY HISTORY MUSEUM
540 Buncombe St., Greenville
UpcountryHistory.org
Interpreting the Upstate’s history with 43,000 square feet of interactive exhibits. Family Fun Days and Neighborhood Nights make it accessible for all.
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Peruse the largest collection of historic Greenville photography (more than 5,000 images) at the Greenville County Historical Society. Lots of primary source records, maps, and newspapers dating back to the 19th century, too. 100 Lavinia Ave., Greenville | GreenvilleHistory.org
