Roper Mountain Science Center is the Upstate’s premier facility for all ages to learn, explore, and get involved with all things science.
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.
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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!
Giving Tuesday
We want to raise $12,000 in a single day to buy a new animatronic T. Rex for our Dinosaur Adventure Trail.
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.
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