Rice Museum

Experience the fascinating story of cotton through hands-on learning that brings history to life. Our interactive programs engage visitors of all ages, from young learners discovering how cotton becomes clothing to older students exploring the crop's impact on our state. Browse our extensive video library to deepen your understanding of this essential part of South Carolina's heritage.

The Spartanburg County Museum of Art is a regional museum promoting the visual arts by: supporting educational programming, sponsoring diverse exhibitions,acquiring, displaying and conserving a permanent collection, providing appropriate places for achieving its mission.

The Columbia Museum of Art seeks to inspire, educate and enrich the lives of the community, South Carolinians, tourists and visitors by collecting and preserving fine and decorative art from around the world, exhibiting highly regarded work from a broad range of cultures and providing dynamic educational and cultural programs.

Come and enjoy the history of Calhoun County and South Carolina presented with a personal southern touch. <br> Calhoun County Museum holds special arts, history and educational programs. The Media Center shows videos of Calhoun County, past and present, as well as other educational programs.

Explore fascinating collections spanning art, science, and regional history at this Florence cultural institution. Perfect for curious minds of all ages seeking engaging exhibits and learning experiences.

Step into Union County's rich past at this welcoming repository of local history, where archives, genealogical records, and historical artifacts tell the story of the region's heritage. Explore decades of memories and community roots in a space dedicated to preserving and sharing what makes Union County unique.

Step into centuries of European masterworks at this acclaimed gallery on the BJU campus. Wander through elegantly appointed galleries showcasing Old Masters paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts that transport you across time and culture.

Step into a charming converted carriage house where Aiken's storied racing heritage comes alive through portraits, trophies, and mementos of 39 champion thoroughbreds. This intimate museum celebrates decades of training excellence that made the region a powerhouse in flat racing and steeplechase history.

The mission of the Carolina Art Association (the Gibbes Museum of Art) is to offer through collection, exhibition and interpretation a thorough knowledge of the visual culture of Charleston, the Lowcountry and the American South from the colonial era through today.

Step into a castle-shaped wonderland where kids explore through interactive exhibits and hands-on learning adventures. Perfect for curious minds of all ages seeking summer fun in Jacksonville!

Explore over 500 fascinating artifacts showcasing the history of firefighting in Jacksonville and across Florida. Learn about fire safety and the heroic legacy of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department through interactive exhibits perfect for the whole family.

Experience hands-on science through interactive exhibits like cloud creation and robot building, then explore ancient wonders including a 22,000-year-old mastodon and dinosaur skeletons. The planetarium offers immersive laser and star shows, while outdoor trails and aquariums showcase marine life from around the globe.

Explore the rich history and natural heritage of Mandarin and the St. Johns River basin through fascinating collections, artifacts, and local stories that bring the past to life.

Explore cutting-edge contemporary art in a beautifully restored historic building at this Southeast cultural hub. Six floors showcase rotating exhibitions, permanent collections featuring masters like Hans Hofmann, and interactive spaces for all ages.

Dive into Jacksonville's maritime heritage through artifacts, documents, and stories that bring the First Coast's seafaring past to life. This educational museum preserves the connections between objects and the people who shaped our region's water-bound history.

One of the largest private, regional history museums in the country, recognized for excellence in programming and management by the Florida Department of State and national museum services organizations. The HIstorical Museum has been accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1979.

Step into a world where surrealism comes alive in an architectural marvel that mirrors Dalí's own dreamlike vision. This iconic museum houses the world's most comprehensive collection of the master's works in a stunning building that blends classical elegance with fantastical design.

The Florida Keys History of Diving Museum is a not-for-profit educational institution focused on the story of Man’s Quest to Explore Under the Sea. <br> The Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, displaying and interpreting artifacts, antiques, books, documents, photographs and oral history relative to the History of Diving.

Discover world-class art in a stunning Tennessee marble building that's been a cultural cornerstone of downtown Knoxville since 1990. This 53,200-square-foot museum showcases diverse collections in a thoughtfully designed space that welcomes art lovers of all backgrounds. Perfect for a rewarding winter visit when you want to explore creativity indoors.

Creative Discovery Museum is recognized as one of the premier hands-on children's museums in the region. Gather the young and young-at-heart and make plans now to visit us at Creative Discovery Museum. Whether it's for a couple of hours or a whole day, time spent at the Museum is sure to be worthwhile learning for the whole family.

Step into Tennessee's story across three dynamic floors of artifacts and exhibits, from pioneering frontier days through modern times. This downtown Nashville museum brings the state's rich heritage to life with everything from Civil War relics to cultural treasures that span centuries.

Explore a curated collection of rare and innovative vehicles that challenged automotive conventions, each one restored with meticulous care and displayed to celebrate engineering excellence. This nonprofit museum celebrates the machines and dreams that shaped how we drive.

The Children's Museum of Winston-Salem's mission is to create a compelling destination for our community to play and learn by experiencing literature, storytelling and the arts.

The Cameron Art Museum is committed to arts education, and presents exhibitions and public programs of both historical and contemporary significance. The Museum's permanent collection of fine arts, crafts and design includes work by artists of national and international significance, including works by North Carolina artists.

The museum's collection features the works of various African-American artists from both the 19th and 20th centuries as well as a selection of objects from the African continent. NCCU Art Museum has been called "the most important publicly assembled collection of African-American art in North Carolina" and boasts the works of artists such as Henry O. Tanner, Jacob Lawrence, and Minnie Evans.

The Textile Heritage Museum is located in the Glencoe Mill Village, just north of Burlington, North Carolina. <br> The museum features history and machinery of the textile industry from the cottage industry to the present, the family labor system, life in the mill villages, and a company store exhibit, and presents various exhibits of interest.

Displaying more than 30 authentic Winston Cup race cars, the Winston Cup Museum chronicles RJ Reynolds Tobacco's 33-year sponsorship of the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. The museum also displays a extensive variety of racing artifacts.

The Ackland Art Museum was founded through the bequest of William Hayes Ackland (1855-1940) to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Ackland Trust provided the funds to construct the museum building, and that trust continues to provide for the purchase of works of art.

Explore an ever-changing collection of art spanning centuries and continents, from Old Master paintings to contemporary photography and video installations. Each visit offers fresh exhibitions curated by university scholars and guest experts.

Experience the allure of Hollywood's Golden Age through Ava Gardner's remarkable life—from her North Carolina roots to silver screen stardom. Browse authentic costumes, photographs, and personal treasures that reveal the woman behind cinema's most captivating icon.

Experience hands-on learning and imaginative play at this vibrant downtown Chapel Hill museum designed for young explorers and their families. Interactive exhibits spark curiosity and creativity while connecting kids to their community through engaging, educational adventures.

Explore over four million fascinating specimens across fourteen scientific collections, from ancient fossils and colorful minerals to preserved fish and exotic insects. Interactive exhibits and activities make this one of the Southeast's largest museums a perfect adventure for curious minds of all ages.

Experience world-class art in one of the South's most stunning architectural gems. The High Museum showcases an impressive collection of classic and contemporary masterpieces within Richard Meier and Renzo Piano's breathtaking buildings—the perfect indoor escape during Atlanta's mild winter months.

Explore 80,000 square feet of Western American art, from contemporary works and Civil War paintings to vintage movie posters and presidential portraits. The interactive Sagebrush Ranch gallery lets visitors of all ages engage with the art and history of the American West.

Only at Fernbank Museum can you come face-to-face with the world’s largest dinosaurs, explore the development of life on Earth through the landscapes of present-day Georgia, connect with cultures from around the globe, engage in a variety of hands-on exhibitions and more! And you won’t want to miss stunning rotating special exhibitions or the incredible 5-story experience of an IMAX® film.

Experience the magic of Hollywood's most iconic film in downtown Marietta's historic Old Thomas Warehouse Building, where an impressive collection of Gone with the Wind artifacts and memorabilia transports you straight into Scarlett O'Hara's unforgettable world.