Florence County Museum

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Erik R.

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9 months ago

Well done! A plethora of civic and local knowledge is living here. The displays are really readable and the flow through is up to your pace. There are some nice change of pace factoids included. The galleries are quaint though. It's best to come during the weekday, very little people viewing. I loved the "seek-n-find" portion of the tour. The inclusion of the local history and influence of Florence is well preserved here. Both floors showcase many different aspects of the industrial might of South Carolina. read more

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Kelly G.

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3 years ago

Free admission . Closed on Mondays . Large objects are not allowed in the galleries like large bags, parcels, backpacks and umbrellas. Free lockers are available to store large belongings. Mobility accessible with both stairs and an elevator. My DAR chapter took a field trip to Florence County Museum because of their Revolutionary War gallery . The museum seems fairly new and modern . It offers two floors of galleries , exhibits and displays . The museum also offers interactive activities for both kids and adults like a museum scavenger hunt and activities in the museum courtyard. On the day we visited I was able to use indigo to dye a small planter and then plant a tomato seed in the planter . Nice , clean bathrooms and free parking . Plan to spend at least an hour or so here depending on how much you read and any activities you do . read more

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Bryan S.

11 years ago

Small but elegant and brand new facility. Spacious but limited galleries. Lots of open space out of doors. Currently two featured galleries for fine art and several small galleries for history. Free to visit and friendly staff. Visit the museum and other local downtown restorations. Directly across from Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center and nearby are several fun dining opportunities. Florence Hotel is around the corner for accommodations. Handicapped accessible. read more

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More info about Florence County Museum

111 W Cheves St
Florence, SC 29501
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(843) 676-1200
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http://www.flocomuseum.org

Hours

What time does Florence County Museum open?

Florence County Museum opens at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Thursday.Florence County Museum opens at 2:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does Florence County Museum close?

Florence County Museum is closed on Monday.Florence County Museum closes at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Florence County Museum closes at 7:00 PM on Thursday.

Mon ClosedTue-Wed, Fri-Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMThu 10:00 AM - 7:00 PMSun 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Does Florence County Museum have free WiFi?

Yes, Florence County Museum has free WiFi.

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The Florence County Museum showcases over 140 works representing 20th-century Southern art, along with works by Florence native, William H. Johnson. Through a range of exhibitions, studios, lectures and family programming, the FCM provides visitors of all ages an educational experience. The Pee Dee History Gallery is home to Native American and Colonial period artifacts as well as Civil War items from the Florence Stockade prison camp and Confederate Naval Yard. Natural sciences exhibits explore regional themes such as the formation of and biodiversity in the Great Pee Dee River. Temporary exhibits also are included.

History

Established in 1936.

In September of 2008, Florence County Council established the Florence County Museum Board. This board was established in response to a 3:1 match of funding made available through the State of South Carolina. The Florence County Museum Board is made up of nine members, who are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of County Council (one member from each County District). Thanks to the generosity of the Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation and Florence County, allocated funding was secured for the purpose of constructing a Florence County Museum facility. In 2009, Florence County contracted with Watson Tate Savory along with associate design architect, Cooper Robertson and Partners to design a building for the corner of Cheves and Dargan Streets. The Florence County Museum facility is designed to address the past, present, and future of Florence County; its unique relationships with the Pee Dee region, the state of South Carolina, and the world.

Meet the Manager: Andrew S.

Andrew R. Stout was raised on a small farm in rural Sauk County, Wisconsin. A serendipitous move to Florence, South Carolina in 1999 led him to Francis Marion University where he received his B.S. in Art Education and his M.Ed. in Instructional Accommodation, with a focus on teaching children of poverty. Andrew began his museum career as the Curator of Collections and Education for the Florence Museum in 2000 and his teaching career at Florence County School District Five in 2003 as an Arts Educator. He later became the Executive Director of the Florence County Museum in 2006 where he began working with local foundations and government entities to secure funding for the construction of a new museum facility. As the museum director, Andrew serves as a liaison between the Wright Foundation of Southern Art, Florence County Museum Board, Florence Museum Foundation and Florence County Council.

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