Greenville SC Galleries and Museums

Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery - 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.

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    1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.
    Greenville, SC 29614
    (864) 770-1331

Mary Praytor Gallery -

A Gallery of outsider, folk art and contemporary art work. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm and by appointment.

    26 S Main St
    Greenville, 29601
    (864) 235-1800

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 - 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.
   

632 South Main Street
    Greenville, SC 29601
    (864) 242-4311

Greenville County Museum of Art - 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

    420 College St
    Greenville, 29601
    (864) 271-7570
    www.greenvillemuseum.org

South Carolina SCV Confederate Museum - 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

    15 Boyce Ave
    Greenville, 29601
    (864) 421-9039

Greenville Cultural Exchange Center -An African-American History museum dedicated to the presevation of African-American history in Greenville.

    700 Arlington Ave
    Greenville, 29601
    (864) 232-9162

Shoeless Joe Jackson's - 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.

    356 Field Street
    Greenville, SC 29601
    (864) 235-6280
    www.shoelessjoejackson.org

Children's Museum of the Upstate- It is 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. The museum has been a great success and is a wonderful exploration for children.

    300 College St
    Greenville, SC 29601
    (864) 233-7755

Upcountry History Museum - 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.

    540 Buncombe St
    Greenville, SC 29601
    (864) 467-3101

Greer Heritage Museum Inc - The museum contains a large collection of artifacts, records and materials depicting the history and heritage of the Clooney.

    215 Trade St
    Greer, SC
    (864) 877-3377

Antiquers Heaven Museum - 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.

    517 Flat Rock Rd
    Liberty, SC
    (864) 843-6827