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  • Space for public programming
  • TCMU’s retail store
  • Reserved toddler space. Toddlers can still
    enjoy play throughout the museum
  • Reserved toddler space. Toddlers can still enjoy play throughout the museum

LOWER LEVEL

The Animation Station at The Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Animation Station

Follow directions to turn your drawings into moving images using a zoetrope.

Bib's World at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Bib’s World

Run, jump, slide, and climb in TCMU’s wheelchair-accessible outdoor play space featuring a tire fort, merry-go-round and slides.

This space is generously supported by Michelin North America.

March Music exhibit at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Marsh Music

Travel through a magical marsh with Froggy! Interact with instruments that playfully teach musical concepts, while also spotlighting local culture.

This space is generously supported by The City of Greenville Accommodations Tax Funding and The Rose Ball.

Reedy River Bend at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Reedy River Bend

Water tables simulate a water mill and treatment plant, complete with miniature dams, waterfalls, and a secret bubble to explore!

The Toddle Lily Pond at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Toddler Lily Pond

Designed for children 3 and under, this water table has secure seats for small children to sit in as they splash and play.

The Upside down room at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

The Upside Down

Gain new perspective in this wacky and immersive space where you’ll find fun… upside down!

Seasations at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

SEAsations

Our newest exhibit!Explore the sights, sounds, and textures of the ocean while discovering sea creatures and the importance of conservation.

Open Art Studios at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Open Art Studios

Explore your inner artist in this programming space through weekly crafts. 

The Café & Patio at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

The Café & Patio

Take a break from play and choose from a variety of sandwiches, salads, snacks and refreshments from TCMU’s micro-mart vending machines.

LOOK! Photography Exhibit

Explore the lives of families of children with disabilities or chronic health conditions, through this beautiful photography exhibit curated by Family Connections of South Carolina. 

These photographs are generously provided by Family Connections of South Carolina.

MAIN LEVEL

The bank exhibit at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

The Bank

Through socio-dramatic play, children can practice saving and spending money as a banker, teller, or bank customer!

The Climber exhibit at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

The Climber

Reach new heights by crawling and climbing through this dynamic multi-story climbing zone.

The Your healthy Body exhibit at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Your Healthy Body

Learn about healthcare and healthy habits through larger-than-life interactive organs, a model ambulance and Teddy Bear Clinic.

This exhibit is generously supported by Prisma Health Children’s Hospital. 

The Publix exhibit at The Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Publix

Choose from a variety of grocery items, fill up your cart and pretend to check-out items at TCMU’s grocery store, then craft the perfect sub or salad at the adjacent deli.

This exhibit is generously supported by Publix.

Wings in the Air Exhibit at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Wings in the Air

New in 2024! Explore the world of aviation and travel! Soar to new heights, learn about airplane components and embark on an adventurous journey to India.

This exhibit is generously sponsored by the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission with additional support from Duke Energy, First Lieutenant P.F. Cureton, Jr. Foundation, Spinks Family Foundation, Lockheed Martin, and F.W. Symmes Foundation

Wheels on the Ground Exhibit at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Wheels on the Ground

Participate in a real-life pit-crew experience, drive the Duke Energy bus, or explore concepts of physics by testing race cars on various tracks.

This exhibit is generously sponsored by lead sponsors South Carolina Department of Education, Duke Energy and The William Bradshaw Family.

The Children's Museum of the Upstate Store at the Greenville location.

The TCMU Store

Offers a variety of educational and fun gifts, toys, games and books for young learners. Shop online at www.tcmustore.org!

The dream theater exhibit at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

The Dream Theater

Listen to Story Time & More or experience special theatrical programming in this whimsical, colorful space.

The Sensory Wall at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

The Sensory Wall

Start your TCMU experience before you even come inside with this fun wall full of things to touch, turn and see.

The Secret Garden at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

The Secret Garden

What will you find? Explore this hidden space full of creatures and plants.

UPPER LEVEL

The Book Nook at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Book Nook

Step inside a fantastic magical forest, complete with tree-like bookshelves, reading nooks and an imaginary fireplace.

This exhibit is generously supported by Rahim & Mahnaz Charania, and Scott & Kim Hubbard and family.

Constructing Community at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Constructing Community

Write and color thank-you notes to local community champions in this quiet space for gratitude and reflection. Come back often because each month there is a new hero to thank!

Construction zone exhibit at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Construction Zone

Work with a life-size crane, grab your tools and crank up the brick conveyor belt to complete construction projects big and small!

Design it exhibit at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Design It

Learn about architecture and building design through block and design play.

Fun and Games at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Fun & Games

Play big by practicing competitive play with lifesize chess, checkers or kerplunk.

Geos Golf at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Geo’s Golf

Enjoy nine holes of putt-putt fun at TCMU’s very own STEM-based mini golf course. 

This exhibit is generously sponsored by lead sponsor Green Valley Country Club.

Grandma Betty's Farm exhibit at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Grandma Betty’s Farm

Harvest vegetables, ride a tractor, meet barnyard animals and explore the inside of Grandma Betty’s yellow house. Featuring soft surfaces that are perfect for crawling and exploring, this space is reserved exclusively for children 5 and under.

This exhibit is generously sponsored by Mrs. Betty Farr. 

Talkin Trash Dinosaur at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Talkin’ Trash

Identify and sort materials before driving the recycling truck and meet a special dinosaur made entirely of recycled objects. Listen closely…can you hear her talk to you?!

steamworks at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

steamWORKS

Tap into your creative problem-solving skills in this hands-on STEAM learning lab.

Light Waves at the Children's Museum of the Upstate Greenville location.

Light Waves Ahead

Create a bright masterpiece with these colorful rods that light-up when inserted into slots.