Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.
Greenville, SC 29614
(864) 770-1331
Home to one of the best collections of sacred art from Italian, German, Dutch, Spanish, French, English & Flemish artists from the 14th-19th centuries.
A must see. Called Greenville's best kept secret.
Mary Praytor Gallery
26 S Main St
Greenville, 29601
(864) 235-1800
www.marypraytorgallery.com
A Gallery of outsider, folk art and contemporary art work.
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm and by appointment.
Coca Cola Riverplace Art Fest (Artisphere)
PO Box 10555
Greenville, 29603
(864) 467-5780
www.artisphere.us
The River Place Arts Festival is now called Artisphere: the international arts festival of Greenville. Artispheres outdoor activities and performances are free with some indoor signature artist series performances being ticketed from $12 - $40.
The Artisphere hosts award-winning visual artists of national and international caliber showcasing their work at an open air Artist Row in the West End. It features musicians, artists of all types and media. Some perform, and some have a display booth. There is a separate area for kids to work on ART with paint throwing, drawing and general creating with all sorts of materials.
Pelter Gallery - American Art, Fine Art
632 South Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 242-4311
Specializing in American Contemporary Art. Located at the West End in Greenville,the Pelter Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday, 10:00am until 5:30pm, Saturday 10:00am until 4:00pm, and Sunday by appointment only.
Greenville County Museum of Art
420 College St
Greenville, 29601
(864) 271-7570
www.greenvillemuseum.org
The Greenville County Museum of Art often has great exhibits going on. They have a very large space located right in downtown Greenville which has a gift shop and can feature ...Permanent collection of American art, featuring historical and contemporary works. Changing exhibits include painting, sculpture, photography, lectures, tours and more.
Admission: Free - Hours: Open Tue-Wed,Fri-Sat 11am-5pm; Thu 11am-8pm; Sun 1pm-5pm
South Carolina SCV Confederate Museum
15 Boyce Ave
Greenville, 29601
(864) 421-9039
www.confederatemuseum.org
This museum is dedicated to an accurate portrayal of the history of one of the most tragic periods in America's past: 1861-1865. We show the events as they were, without embellishment or revisionism. The museum is home to numerous artifacts and displays portraying the war and home life in the South during that time. There is no admission fee.
FOR TOURS contact: Ron Hamilton at 864 268-0713
Museum Hours: Mon - 10AM-3 PM, Wed - 10AM-3 PM, Fri - 1 PM-9 PM
Sat - 10 AM-5 PM, Sun - 1 PM-5 PM Sundays - 1 PM-5 PM
Greenville Cultural Exchange Center
700 Arlington Ave
Greenville, 29601
(864) 232-9162
An African-American History museum dedicated to the presevation of African-American history in Greenville.
Shoeless Joe Jackson's
356 Field Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 235-6280
www.shoelessjoejackson.org
Shoeless Joe Jackson grew up in Greenville playing ball in the mill leagues. The town hasn't forgotten him. His old home is has been moved close to the stadium and restored to become a museum. Visit the Shoeless Joe Jackson's Virtual Hall of Fame for up to date information on what's going on in the effort to get him into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Imagine Nation Children's Museum of the Upstate
300 College St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 233-7755
This museum is in the works.
It will be housed on the Heritage Green complex and will cater to children from 4-13 years old. The director comes to Greenville from the Kidspace childrens museum in LA.
Upcountry History Museum
540 Buncombe St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 467-3101
Located in the Heritage Green in downtown Greenville. The museum is currently putting together exhibits using modern technology to bring history to life and make the visitor feel part of the actual time period being viewed.
Greer Heritage Museum Inc
215 Trade St
Greer, SC
(864) 877-3377
The museum contains a large collection of artifacts, records and materials depicting the history and heritage of the Clooney.
Antiquers Heaven Museum
517 Flat Rock Rd
Liberty, SC
(864) 843-6827
Featuring the largest privately-owned antique collection in the Southeast.
On display are rare antique cars, furniture, toys, an old general store, dentist office, barber shop and thousands of other items.
Open Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.; and by appointment.
Suggest calling before visiting. Admission charged.
