Life Size Dinosaurs Invade at RMSC in Greenville, SC

Summer Adventure is back at Roper Mountain Science Center in 2023. RMSC's summer program for the public includes some familiar favorites and super amazing things, like dinosaurs!

RMSC is located in the heart of Greenville, SC. If you're looking for things to do nearby, see this list of fun things to do in Greenville, SC.

The Roper Mountain Science Center opens to the public for the Summer Adventure program June 1st through July 29th, 2023. This is one summer activity that families and kids of all ages in Greenville can enjoy together. Here's what you can expect at Roper Mountain Science Center this summer.

About Roper Mountain Science Center

The Roper Mountain Science Center is affiliated with the Greenville County School district and therefore, their programs all have some educational aspect to them. But they are fun and engaging and fantastic for any age. Summer Adventure is no exception.

Summer Adventure at RMSC

The Summer Adventure program will run Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm starting June 1st, 2023. Guests will have access to some pretty amazing things at the center when visiting for Summer Adventure.

Environmental Science and Sustainability Center

The Environmental Science and Sustainability Center $12.2 million building will be open and features permanent exhibits Our Water Story, Sustainable Future, Orientation Story, and the unique Nature Exchange. This building is beautiful and just recently opened. The water exhibit is sponsored by Greenville Water and is totally interactive. 

This is also where you will find a space for traveling exhibits, which means you'll frequently find new and exciting things to discover. Summer 2023 will bring you "How People Make Things."

Pet a Sting Ray, Visit a Farm & More

Harrison Hall of Natural Science will also be open for visitors. This is where you can pet a stingray and handle shells and hermit crabs. There is an active beehive where you can try to find the queen as well as rooms with snakes and smaller animals for observation (and sometimes petting!).

You will also be able to take a stroll around the Living History Farm which highlights life in South Carolina in the 1800s with several hands-on activities. In the past, activities included maing toys out of sticks, rope, and branches, washing rags on an old washboard, and visiting with adorable sheep. The Living History Farm also has horses, cows, and chickens. 

The butterfly garden and nature playground are also open for guests during summer adventure. The nature play area next to the pond is awesome. It’s mostly shaded and has a cute little house for kids to play in. 

Dinosaur Invasion: The Dino Trail

Here’s the coolest part if you and your kids love dinosaurs: Summer Adventure features a super fun Dino-Trail, which has life-size dinosaurs. 

Life. Size. Dinosaurs. 

See all your dino favorites as you walk along the forested and shady trail. Stroll up and down the trail as many times as your dino-loving tots would like, there's no line and no limit.

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On the dino trail at RMSCPhoto byKidding Around Greenville

Visit Summer Adventure

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for kids ages 4-16, military and senior citizens. Kids three and under are free.

If you have a RMSC membership, there is no admission fee. If there was ever a time to get a RMSC membership, it’s now. Not only do you get unlimited entry into Summer Adventure but you also get free admission to the Friday Starry Night shows at the planetarium and discounts on special programs and first access to summer camp registration. 

Which part of Summer Adventure are you most looking forward to?

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