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Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 9am - 5pm

The Children's Museum of the Upstate

Name: The Children's Museum of the Upstate
Address: 300 College Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, US
Telephone: +18642337755
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

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Conveniently located in downtown Greenville, The Children's Museum of the Upstate (TCMU) offers 80,000 square feet for fun, learning and play! Stay in-the-know!
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10/20/2026

Loop, stitch, and create a masterpiece! In this beginner-friendly knitting class taught by Allyson and Debbie of the South Carolina Knitting Guild, families will learn the basics of knitting, including how to cast on, create the knit stitch, and bind off their project. With these new skills, participants can take steps to start making their own creations like bookmarks, headbands, scarves, and more!

🧶 Best for ages 8+
🧵 Pre-registration required
🧶 General pricing: $20/person (museum admission included)
🧵 Member pricing: $5/person

Register now using the link in the comments!

10/19/2026

Need a plan for upcoming school holidays on November 2 and 3? Kid's Day Out to the rescue!

Kid's Day Out is a full-day (9am - 4pm), staff-led program for children in K-5 through 5th grade. Attendees will be able to explore the museum and take part in hands-on STEAM activities, creative play, and more.

Spots are filling up fast, so register today using the link in the comments!

10/16/2026

We are proud to partner with local schools to make learning outside the classroom engaging and fun! So far in 2026, TCMU’s field trips and outreach programs have:

🟣 Worked with over 200 schools
🟢 Served 13,219 students and counting
🟠 Provided $31,000 in scholarships to students

To learn more about field trips at TCMU and our STEAM-focused curriculum, visit https://tcmupstate.org/greenville/field-trips/.

10/09/2026

We’ve been nominated for Best Educational Fun in the 2027 Kaboom Awards!

Help us bring home the win by voting daily through Tuesday, October 20. Text “TCMU” to 864-523-1893 or use the link in our comments to cast your vote!

10/08/2026

Did you know Greenville County Schools is out on Friday, October 16?

Need a plan for the day? TCMU’s Kids Day Out has you covered! From 9am – 4pm, your child can spend the day at the museum with plenty of fun along the way.

Spots are limited, so register today! Link in comments.

10/07/2026

Did you know TCMU offers lesson plan add-ons for field trip visits?

Enchanted Engineering takes favorite fairy tale stories and turns them into hands-on engineering lessons, giving students a new way to bring their favorite stories to life.

Add Enchanted Engineering to your next field trip and make your visit even more magical! ✨

10/06/2026

Still feeling the Kidtoberfest spirit? Join us in steamWORKS Tuesday – Saturday* from 1pm – 3pm now through October 17 for fall-themed programming.

*Some exclusions may apply. Check our website calendar for closures or schedule changes. Activities may vary.

10/05/2026

Attention, friends! This just in: there’s officially more time to play at both TCMU locations!

We've heard your feedback and we're excited to extend our hours to 9am – 5pm, Tuesday – Sunday.

10/04/2026

Kidtoberfest was one for the books! We spent the day making crafts, enjoying live music and raising a glass at the Biergarten.

Missed out on the fun? Today's a new opportunity to come play at TCMU! We’re open from 9am – 5pm.

Address

300 College Street
Greenville, SC
29601

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18642337755

Website

http://www.tcmupstate.org/, https://linktr.ee/tcmupstateSC

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