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Myrtle Beach Museums
(Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - SC, USA)



While the city may not be brimming with museums, the museums located in the Myrtle Beach area offer interesting exhibits and educational experiences to those who visit. Local history can be traced at the Horry County Museum, while non history-based attractions include the Ripley's Believe It or Not and the Myrtle Beach National Wax museums.

Parents looking for a way to entertain their children should head to the Children's Museum of South Carolina, a museum full of hands-on activities. Here are Myrtle Beach's main museums.




Myrtle Beach Museums: Ripley's Believe It or Not - 901 North Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (SC), 29575, USA
Tel: +1 843 448 2261
In line with other Ripley's museums dotted around the country, the Myrtle Beach branch is no exception in that it displays fascinating oddities that defy belief. Walking through a tunnel that passes through a shark tank is one of the museum's highlights.
Myrtle Beach museum open: Sunday to Thursday - 09:00 to 22:00. Friday and Saturday - 09:00 to 23:00
Myrtle Beach museum admission: charge, discounts for children, children under three free

Myrtle Beach Museums: Horry County Museum - 428 Main Street, Conway, South Carolina (SC), 29526, USA
Tel: +1 843 915 5230    
With a fascinating collection of historic, regional and artistic displays, the Horry County Museum is host to frequently changing exhibits by local artists. The museum explores Horry County's environs and the effect they have had on the people that have lived here over the centuries as well as hosting special events such as the annual Quilt Gala.
Myrtle Beach museum open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00
Myrtle Beach museum admission: free

Myrtle Beach Museums: Myrtle Beach National Wax Museum - 1000 North Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (SC), USA
Tel: +1 843 448 9921
The wax museum makes for an interesting afternoon out. Explore the spooky wax figures and creepy scenes and watch as mechanics bring them to life. With creatures such as werewolves portrayed here, you are sure to be spooked.
Myrtle Beach museum open: daily - 09:00 to 21:00
Myrtle Beach museum admission: charge

Myrtle Beach Museums: Rice Museum - 633 Front Street, Georgetown, South Carolina (SC), 29440-3623, USA
Tel: +1 843 546 7423
Through a selection of exhibits and artifacts, this museum documents the history and society that developed around the rice industry and plantations of the South. Admission includes both the Rice Museum and the nearby Kaminski House.
Myrtle Beach museum open: Monday to Saturday - 09:30 to 16:30
Myrtle Beach museum admission: charge, discount for seniors and children, children under 12 free

Myrtle Beach Museums: South Carolina Hall of Fame - Hall of Fame Lobby at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (SC), 73111-7107, USA
Tel: +1 843 918 1225
Having first opened in 1973, the South Carolina Hall of Fame was established in order to pay tribute to those individuals who have played a significant part in shaping the history, heritage and development of Myrtle Beach. Those who have been bestowed the honor of being recognized include people who were born in Myrtle Beach as well as those who were born elsewhere yet made the city their home. Those recognized include President Andrew Jackson, jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie, painter Jasper Johns and Senator J. Strom Thurmond.
Myrtle Beach museum open: daily - 08:30 to 17:00
Myrtle Beach museum admission: free

Myrtle Beach Museums: The Children's Museum of South Carolina - 2501 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (SC), 29578, USA
Tel: +1 843 946 9469
Perfect for young children visiting the Myrtle Beach area, the Children's Museum of South Carolina offers a range of interactive and hands-on exhibits, as well as plenty of features to keep parents entertained. Aimed at promoting awareness and understanding about our environment and the world we live in, the museum is well worth a visit.
Myrtle Beach museum open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00
Myrtle Beach museum admission: charge, children under two free

 
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