Child using a hands-on exhibit at The Children's Museum of the Upstate in Greenville

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The Children's Museum of the Upstate - Greenville

Name: The Children's Museum of the Upstate - Greenville
Address: 300 College Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, US
Telephone: (864) 233-7755
Price range: Public ticketing lists $20 general admission, $15 South Carolina resident admission, and free entry for children under 1 and members.

Downtown Greenville, Greenville, SC

Massive downtown Greenville children’s museum with three floors of hands-on exhibits, toddler zones, programs, and birthday parties.

Plan This Visit

Best for

broad, with especially strong value for toddlers through age 10

Hours

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Price

Public ticketing lists $20 general admission, $15 South Carolina resident admission, and free entry for children under 1 and members.

Parking

Downtown Greenville location; check nearby garage or street-parking options before arrival.

Visit style

multi-floor museum visit

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

Excellent for a half-day outing when you want more depth than a simple play place and need a venue that works across a wide age span.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For

Families with mixed ages who want to stay awhile
Museum lovers who like hands-on STEM and pretend play
Birthday parties that bundle admission with the celebration

Less Ideal For

Families who only want a quick gross-motor play stop
Kids seeking trampoline-style high-intensity play

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Museum exhibitsPretend playSensory play

Family amenities

Family restroomsStroller parking

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesParty packagesParty hostFull venue buyout

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessibleSensory-friendly

Visit options

Open playMembership availableClasses or events

Price range

Mid-range

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Nonprofit

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Sunday11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

ParkingDowntown Greenville location; check nearby garage or street-parking options before arrival.

What To Know

Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM.Sunday: 11:00 AM-4:30 PM.Closed Mondays.The museum has a small café, family restrooms, stroller parking, and dedicated toddler/sensory spaces.

SupervisionChildren must be accompanied by a caregiver age 16 or older.

Visit LengthPlan on 2-4 hours if you want time across multiple floors.

Pricing Snapshot

Details

General admission: $20/person.South Carolina resident admission: $15/person.Children under 1: free.Educator, military, or senior admission: $12 in person with valid ID.SNAP EBT or WIC admission: $5 in person.

SummaryPublic ticketing lists $20 general admission, $15 South Carolina resident admission, and free entry for children under 1 and members.

MembershipsAnnual memberships start at $150 for 2 people and scale up for larger groups.

About the Venue

The Children's Museum of the Upstate in downtown Greenville is one of the region's biggest family discovery spaces, with 80,000 square feet of exhibits spread across three floors. Families can plan a longer museum-style outing here thanks to the mix of toddler spaces, pretend play, STEM exhibits, daily programming, a café, memberships, and bookable birthday packages.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age Fitbroad, with especially strong value for toddlers through age 10

Noise Levelmoderate

Visit Stylemulti-floor museum visit

Energy Levelmedium

Parent Comforthigh thanks to amenities and long-stay potential

Booking Frictionlow

Birthday Party Snapshot

BookingBook through the Greenville birthday page.

Details

Wonder package starts at $275 for 10 children.Dream starts at $375 for 15 children, Explore at $550 for 25 children, and Play at $650 for 35 children.Public party details note all-day museum access, a private party room for 90 minutes, a party host, supplies, cupcakes, and a birthday-child gift bag.After-hours parties are available for an added fee.

SummaryTCMU birthday packages include museum admission plus a decorated private room.

Accessibility & Comfort

Details

ADA-compliant museum according to a local tourism listing.Family restrooms and stroller parking are publicly listed.The museum map highlights Sensory Square, a Sensory Wall, and a reserved toddler space.

SummaryPublic materials describe the museum as ADA compliant and show family restrooms, stroller parking, and sensory-focused spaces.

Wheelchair accessibleSensory-friendly