Roper Mountain Science Center

Our Vision
To be a pinnacle of innovative learning, an engine for community engagement, and a national leader in science education

Field Trips

The Educator's Directory is now live!

Come experience the most unique 62 acre Science Center in South Carolina

Afternoon Explorations

September 14 - May 13
Continue your learning adventures throughout the school
year in some of your favorite spaces at Roper Mountain as part of our Afternoon Explorations program.
Afternoon Explorations

Educator's Directory

Afternoon Explorations

Continue your learning adventures throughout the school year in some of your favorite spaces at Roper Mountain.

Afternoon Explorations Tickets & Info
Educator's Directory

Strategic Planning Survey

Roper Mountain Science Center is beginning its strategic planning process and would greatly value your input. By answering the following questions, you will play a vital part in assisting in the continual improvement of RMSC and our primary mission of providing unique, high-quality field trips for K-12 programs in our community and beyond. Thank you for helping to ensure that Roper Mountain continues to make strides to becoming a pinnacle of innovative learning, an engine for community engagement, and a national leader in science education.

Strategic Planning Survey
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
Virtual Field Trips

Virtual Field Trips

Give students the excitement of a field trip to Roper Mountain, even if you can’t leave the school! Roper Mountain’s dynamic instructors come directly to your classroom through two-way video conferencing technology. Each one hour lesson is unique, engaging and based on South Carolina and National standards.

Virtual Field Trip Info
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.

Public Program Information School Program Information
Educator's Directory

Field Trips

The 2021-2022 Educator's Directory is now live!
Come experience the most unique 62 acre Science Center in South Carolina
Educator's Directory

why rmsc?

Roper Mountain exists because of a unique partnership of public ownership, corporate sponsorship, private support, and volunteers. During the school year, 400-600 students visit Roper Mountain every day for high quality “learning labs.” Public programs at the Center are Friday “Starry Nights” programs and the Second Saturday public day. In the summer we also offer Summer Adventures in the Hooper Planetarium and Symmes Auditorium on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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become a member

For more than 30 years, Roper Mountain Science Center has supported STEM education in South Carolina. Now, you can support Roper Mountain and get special benefits for yourself, including free admission to hundreds of science centers and museums nationwide through the Association of Science-Technology Centers’ Passport Program. When you invest in membership, you are investing in Roper Mountain's future.

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give to rmsc

Roper Mountain Science Center relies on generous donors through RMSC Association (our 501©3 support organization) to continue to expand and inspire young minds, spark their lifelong passion for curiosity and teach through hands-on experiences and lessons. Gifts from donors like you and supporting members help us continue to share our mission and remain the community leader in STEM education. Make your gift now, or review the below giving options and feel free to contact Amanda Lenar or Phyllis Henderson with any questions you may have.