Roper Mountain Science Center is the Upstate’s premier facility for all ages to learn, explore, and get involved with all things science.
Summer Exploration Camps
The Summer Explorations Camp Guide will be available online at the end of January.
Members Only Online Registration begins Tuesday, March 7, at 7 a.m.
Public Online Registration begins Thursday, March 9, at 8 a.m.
Afternoon Explorations
September 13 - May 12 (Tuesdays through Fridays)
1:30m-4:30pm
New for this year, Afternoon Explorations will provide additional opportunities to explore some of your favorite areas at Roper Mountain with “First Friday” and “Third Thursday” events.
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!
Field Trips
If you want to ignite curiosity and give your students the best field trip possible, then we have an experience for you! New learning labs, unique facilities, and amazing educators will bring learning to life.
Educator's Directory
Pi Day Party
Join us for an evening of fun, hands-on STEM demonstrations, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and pie (of course!) at our first annual Pi Day Party, hosted by the Roper Mountain Science Center Association.
Info & Tickets
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