Welcome to CHM
Culture & Heritage Museums is a family of museums in York County, SC, which includes Historic Brattonsville, Main Street Children’s Museum, McCelvey Center, and Museum of York County.
Featured Event
Gnome Day
Jan. 31 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
at Main Street Children’s Museum
Walk-up Tickets Only
$12 Adults, Children, and Seniors; Free for members and children under 12 months
Come join us as we celebrate the artist whose work inspired our exhibits, Vernon Grant, and his love for Gnomes! Enjoy lots of fun as we bring his art to life. Do you want to dance and sing like Glen the Frog? Maybe you prefer to build a snowman like one of the Gnomes. With such a wide array of art and activities there’s no shortage of fun for everyone.
Upcoming Events
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Tiny Tunes Tuesday
Join us on our Facebook page, Culture & Heritage Museums’ Youtube channel, or TikTok on the last Tuesday of each month. Tune in to sing some silly songs with the Main Street Children’s Museum educators! January’s theme is Winter Wonderland.
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Wee Wednesday
Join us as we sing songs, play instruments, watch a felt-play, read a story, and make a craft. Each week has a different story and craft, centered on a monthly theme. January’s theme is “Winter Wonders.” his week’s book is “How to Catch a Snowman” with a snowman craft.
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Letter of the Week
Join us each Thursday to learn your letters through letter songs and practice identifying things that start with this week’s letter. Afterwards, make sure to search the museum for the missing letters, if you can find it bring it to an educator to earn a sticker! This week’s letter is “P.”
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News + Press
By Way of the Back Door Black History Month Programming
For Immediate Release:January 20, 2026 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7244 omitchell@chmuseums.org By Way of the Back Door Black History Month Programming The Life and Times of Molly McCONNELLS,...
Wands Up for a Spellbinding School Year
For Immediate Release:January 13, 2026 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.792.2572 omitchell@chmuseums.org Wands Up for a Spellbinding School Year Museum Transforms to Wizarding World Blending Magic, Science, and...
Whimsical World of Gnomes
For Immediate Release:January 6, 2026 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7244 omitchell@chmuseums.org Whimsical World of Gnomes ROCK HILL, S.C. – Known for his imaginative illustrations from Snap,...
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Excellent place! My son loves it, very clean, organized and with a fantastic staff. Don’t waste time and money, become a member now because you will definitely want to come back.





