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Roper Mountain Science Center

A destination for ALL ages in Greenville, South Carolina!

Afternoon Explorations


Explore some of your favorite areas at Roper Mountain!

Afternoon Explorations

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Roper Mountain Science Center is the Upstate’s premier facility for all ages to learn, explore, and get involved with all things science.

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Afternoon Explorations

Thursdays and Fridays
1:30-5:00pm
Continue your learning adventures on Thursday and Friday throughout the school year in some of your favorite spaces at Roper Mountain as part of our Afternoon Explorations program.


Afternoon Explorations Tickets & Info
Friday Starry Nights

Friday Starry Nights

Experience Friday Starry Nights in the T.C. Hooper Planetarium with a 360° full immersion dome, 4K projection, state-of-the-art lighting, dynamic 5.1 surround sound and more!


Friday Starry Nights Tickets & Info
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Field Trips

Educator Guide is now live!
If you want to ignite curiosity and give your students the best field trip possible, then we have an experience for you!


2024 - 2025 Field Trip Listing

Field Trip Information
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Live From Roper!

Connect with our science specialist via Zoom multiple times for new lessons changing every four weeks. Lessons are 30 minutes and are unique, engaging, and based on South Carolina and national standards.

Live From Roper Information

Science On Wheels

science on wheels

Bring a Roper Mountain science lesson directly to your site. Our traveling programs can suit any audience from school students to families.


Program Information
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Membership

Become a member of Roper Mountain Science Center! Benefits include unlimited admission to public programs like Friday Starry Nights and Summer Adventure, as well as admission to over 300 science centers and museums world wide.


Membership Options