Greenville County Museum of Art

Greenville, SC

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Address: 420 College Street, Greenville, SC 29601 _{How do we get there?} Number: (864) 271-7570

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Did you know that the Greenville County Museum of Art is considered the premier American art museum in the South? That's right! And if that wasn't enough of a reason to visit, not only is the GCMA free admission (so everyone can enjoy the art!) but it's also home to the world’s largest public collection of watercolors by the amazing and iconic American artist Andrew Wyeth!

But that's not all - the Greenville County Museum of Art also houses an impressive collection of paintings and prints by contemporary artist Jasper Johns.

The collection also features Federal portraits and contemporary abstractions, and the GCMA’s acclaimed Southern Collection invites allows you to enjoy and immerse yourself in American art history through works with ties to the South.

Beyond the collections, the Greenville County Museum of Art is a great way for kids and adults alike to be inspired and actually get creative! Not only is sketching welcomed, but they host sketching events as well as Summer Art Camps. You might want to check out the Music in the Galleries events, or join one of the free tours offered that allows you to really get under the skin of the artists and the collections.

Greenville County Museum of Art is a great way to introduce kids to art in all forms. Art isn't just paintings, after all!

A creatively inspired family day out in Greenville, South Carolina - are you ready to be inspired? Come on then, let's go!

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FROM CHARLOTTE OR COLUMBIA
Take Interstate 385 North and continue onto East North Street into downtown Greenville. At the first traffic light, turn right onto Academy Street. Turn right on College Street. The GCMA will be on the right. To park, turn right at the 2nd traffic light onto Heritage Green Place. Parking is behind the GCMA.

FROM ASHEVILLE
From I-26 East, take exit 54 and merge onto US 25 toward US 176 NC/225 Greenville. Take a slight left onto SC 276/Poinsett Highway. Follow SC 276 and turn left onto West Stone Avenue. Turn right onto Main Street. Take the second right onto North Academy Street. Turn right on College Street. The GCMA will be on the right. To park, turn right at the 2nd traffic light onto Heritage Green Place. Parking is behind the GCMA.

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How much does it cost?

Adults

Free!

Children

Free!

Last Updates

2023

Greenville County Museum of Art FAQ’s

Plan a picnic on Heritage Green, or enjoy one of downtown Greenville's many delicious restaurants! Food and beverages, including water bottles, are not permitted in GCMA galleries.

Pack light! All large bags, umbrellas, oversized walking sticks/canes, and backpacks must be left at the entrance

Docent-led tours for groups of 10 or more can be arranged on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Tours typically last an hour and are free-of-charge. Just make sure you contact them at least 3 weeks in advance!

Guests with mobility disabilities should use the parking lot entrance to the GCMA. A limited number of wheelchairs and walking canes are available for guests to use during their visit.

Flash photography, selfie sticks, tripods, and drones are not permitted in the museum.