Closed Jan. 27

All Culture & Heritage Museums sites will be closed due to inclement weather in order to prioritize the safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers. Please check back later for updates on when we will reopen.

Harry Potter Science Saturday

Feb. 7 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Gnome Day

Jan. 31 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wee Wednesday

Wednesdays at 11 a.m.

Letter of the Week

Thursdays at 11 a.m.

New Exhibit, Now Open!

Before the Ice Ages: Miocene and Pliocene Beasts of the Southeast

Welcome to CHM

Culture & Heritage Museums is a family of museums in York County, SC, which includes Historic BrattonsvilleMain Street Children’s MuseumMcCelvey Center, and Museum of York County.

Historic Brattonsville

Historic Brattonsville

Main Street Children's Museum

Main Street Children's Museum

McCelvey Center

McCelvey Center

Museum of York County

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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McCelvey Updates

Check out our latest preservation efforts.

Colonel William Bratton House

Check out our latest preservation efforts.

Homestead House

Check out our latest preservation efforts.

News + Press

By Way of the Back Door Black History Month Programming

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

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

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.

- Guilherme

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