Upcountry History Museum is a history museum in Greenville, Greenville County, in South Carolina's Upstate. Adult admission is $14. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m; Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m; Holiday closings: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day and 4th of July. Facts read from the official site on October 25, 2026.
- Hours10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Tue–Sat)official hours below
- Admission$14 adults
- WhereGreenvilleGreenville County, Upstate
- DogsAllowed, rules below
About Upcountry History Museum
The Upcountry History Museum on Heritage Green in downtown Greenville tells the history of the South Carolina Upstate. It has semi-permanent galleries plus changing exhibits.
- Upcountry Road to Freedom: Upstate South Carolina During the American Revolution (April 25, 2026-October 24, 2027)
- Semi-permanent and changing galleries
- Family pass through Greenville, Pickens and Anderson county library programs
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Admission: $14 adults. Parking: Museum lot behind the building off Atwood St., for museum visitors only.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Tue–Sat)Bring The Dog?
Service animals as defined by the ADA are welcome; other pets not
Full rule belowMake It A Day
Greenville County Museum of Art is about 0 miles away (straight line).
6 places within 30 miles
Upcountry History Museum Hours
Hours in a day
- OpenTue–Sat10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- OpenSun1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Days of the week today is outlined
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.
- Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Holiday closings: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day and 4th of July
Hours source: official site, read October 25, 2026.
Admission And Parking
- Adults$14.00
- Senior adults$13.00
- Children age 3 to 18$10.00
- Children age 2 and underFree
The first price on each official line (where online and gate prices differ, the line below says which). Read October 25, 2026.
- $14 Adults
- $13 Senior adults (65+) and college students with ID
- $10 Children age 3 to 18
- FREE Children age 2 and under
- Bank of America Museums on Us: free first full weekend of each month
Parking: Museum lot behind the building off Atwood St., for museum visitors only; parking in the Hughes Main Library lot cannot be validated.
Directions And Contact
- Address: 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC 29601
- Phone: 864-467-3100
- Map point: 34.85715,-82.40293, from OpenStreetMap. Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: upcountryhistory.org
Dogs And Accessibility
- Dogs: Service animals as defined by the ADA are welcome; other pets not addressed.
- Accessibility: Accessible facilities and main entrance; free manual wheelchair loans; open captioning of the orientation film.
Near Upcountry History Museum
- 1Greenville County Museum of ArtArt Museumunder 1 mi
- 2The Children's Museum of the Upstate (Greenville)Children'S Museumunder 1 mi
- 3Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit TrailPaved Greenwayunder 1 mi
- 4Falls Park on the ReedyCity Parkunder 1 mi
- 5Greenville ZooZooabout 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 Upcountry History Museum
- 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 Upcountry History Museum cost?
$14 adults. $14 Adults; $13 Senior adults (65+) and college students with ID; $10 Children age 3 to 18
What are the hours at Upcountry History Museum?
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m..
Can I bring a dog to Upcountry History Museum?
Service animals as defined by the ADA are welcome; other pets not addressed.
What We Could Not Verify
- Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.
Sources
- Upcountry History Museum: hours (read 2026-10-25)
- Upcountry History Museum: admission (read 2026-10-25)
- Upcountry History Museum: 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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