Greenville County Museum of Art is an art museum in Greenville, Greenville County, in South Carolina's Upstate. Admission is free. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm; Sunday 1 pm-5 pm; Monday-Tuesday closed. Facts read from the official site on October 25, 2026.
- Hours10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Wed–Sat)official hours below
- AdmissionFree
- WhereGreenvilleGreenville County, Upstate
- DogsAllowed, rules below
About Greenville County Museum of Art
The Greenville County Museum of Art is a free American art museum on Heritage Green in downtown Greenville. It is known for its Andrew Wyeth watercolors and a Southern Collection tracing American art with ties to the South.
- World's largest public collection of Andrew Wyeth watercolors (per the museum)
- Paintings and prints by Jasper Johns
- Southern Collection from Federal portraits to contemporary abstraction
- Free admission
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Admission: free. Parking: Lot behind the GCMA off Heritage Green Place: first half hour free, then $1 per half hour, max $5 per day.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Wed–Sat)Bring The Dog?
Only service dogs are
Full rule belowMake It A Day
The Children's Museum of the Upstate (Greenville) is about 0 miles away (straight line).
6 places within 30 miles
Greenville County Museum of Art Hours
Hours in a day
- OpenWed–Sat10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- OpenSun1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Days of the week today is outlined
- Monday-Tuesday closed
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- Wednesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm
- Sunday 1 pm-5 pm
- Monday-Tuesday closed
- 2026 closures: Jan 1, Apr 5 (Easter), Jul 4, Oct 14-16 (museum event), Nov 26-27 (Thanksgiving), Dec 24-25 (Christmas)
Hours source: official site, read October 25, 2026.
Admission And Parking
- Admission is free
Parking: Lot behind the GCMA off Heritage Green Place: first half hour free, then $1 per half hour, max $5 per day; free for handicapped tags; free weekends and after 5 pm weekdays (Pivot Parking).
Directions And Contact
- Address: 420 College Street, Greenville, SC 29601
- Phone: 864-271-7570
- Map point: 34.85637,-82.40072, from OpenStreetMap. Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: gcma.org
Dogs And Accessibility
- Dogs: Only service dogs are permitted.
- Accessibility: Guests with mobility disabilities should use the parking lot entrance; limited wheelchairs and canes available; free tours for visually impaired guests by advance reservation.
Near Greenville County Museum of Art
- 1The Children's Museum of the Upstate (Greenville)Children'S Museumunder 1 mi
- 2Upcountry History MuseumHistory Museumunder 1 mi
- 3Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit TrailPaved Greenwayunder 1 mi
- 4Falls Park on the ReedyCity Parkunder 1 mi
- 5Greenville ZooZoounder 1 mi
- 6Paris Mountain State ParkState Parkabout 6 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up Near Greenville County Museum of Art
- Through Nov 14Denver Downs Fall Festival (corn maze, pumpkin patch, 35+ activities)On nowAnderson · about 27 mi
- Through Oct 31Boo in the Zoo (Greenville Zoo)On nowGreenville · about 3 mi
- Oct 31Furman football vs. Western CarolinaGreenville · about 3 mi
- Oct 31Swamp Rabbits Halloween game (Greenville vs. Florida)Greenville · about 3 mi
- Nov 2Clemson men's basketball vs. Stetson (home opener)Clemson · about 26 mi
- Nov 6–15CLUE: Live on Stage (Spartanburg Little Theatre)Spartanburg · about 28 mi
89 more on the full events calendar.
Events within 40 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.
FAQ
How much does Greenville County Museum of Art cost?
Free. Admission is free
What are the hours at Greenville County Museum of Art?
Wednesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm; Sunday 1 pm-5 pm.
Can I bring a dog to Greenville County Museum of Art?
Only service dogs are permitted.
What We Could Not Verify
- Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.
Sources
- Greenville County Museum of Art: hours (read 2026-10-25)
- Greenville County Museum of Art: official site (read 2026-10-25)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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