The Spartanburg Science Center inspires excitement for science through interactive exhibits, live animals and programs that excite, engage, and educate. Our small, hands-on science center offers guests of all ages more than 23 exhibits, live animal room featuring an assortment of reptiles, amphibians, and fish and a museum room with a collections of fossils, bones, skulls, rocks & minerals, and other educational displays.
Our Mission: We excite and engage students in STEM exploration
Our Vision: We are a community of problem solvers, ignited by a spark for STEM
Our Values: Education, Engagement, Excitement, Equity
Our Reviews
“Wonderful program. Very informative. The presenters were quite knowledgeable. Loved all the displays as well.” – Linda H.
“Excellent program. I enjoyed learning about the animals and especially loved touching them. I could never pick a favorite!! Thank you!!” – Nancy V.
“Mae and Lex are very knowledgeable. Their obvious affection for the animals and enthusiasm for their jobs is refreshing and contagious.” – Patricia W.
“Loved the Chemistry event and how they can take their experiments home! Everyone was very friendly, helpful, and full of info!” – Shannon M.
“We loved the critters and how educational it was.” – Rachel H.
General Admission
Group Admissions
If you plan on bringing a group larger than 10, you must schedule a visit on our self-guided tour page at least 48 hours before your visit.
Thursday 11:00 am -3:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Address
200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg, SC 29306
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See what’s going on at the Spartanburg Science Center! We have events for kids, educators, and the community. You can follow us on Instagram & Facebook!
The Spartanburg Science Center hosts an extracurricular FIRST LEGO League robotics clubs. The club meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays during the school year. More details on our Hub City Robotics page under the “Programs” tab.
