This museum is a great stop. They feature two different artists in two different galleries. One…read moredownstairs and one upstairs. It's very small but it's free. Most of the art is available for purchase and they have a price list at the front desk. Both collections we browsed were exceptional and very good choices. They rotate the artists about every 3 months so if you vacation here once a year you will see new art each visit. They have a gift shop with small items. One of my favorites were "mini-vases", all handmade and cute for about $10 each. Perfect for putting small plants in or adding some handmade decorations to your house. The outside area is stunning. Parking is very limited, probably only 10 spaces. You will drive under some live oaks to park which is very serene. They have a very quiet tea room with a view of the ocean. If I was local I would come here to work for a few hours each week. There is one sculpture on the lawn showcasing ocean plastic litter. Skip those plastic straws and drink out of the cup like a man lol. I would like to see more sculptures or statues on the lawn in the future, make the outdoor area more about art. I definitely recommend stopping here if you enjoy art. I will visit each time I'm in the area.

What a gem! We took a family vacation in January and needed to incorporate some educational…read moreexperiences into our trip. This gallery was suggested and I'm glad we checked it out! We had a group of ten, so I reached out to the museum (as on their site it recommends doing so for groups of ten or more). We were able to schedule a group tour and art activity for $5 per person! But we also would have been free to just visit the museum on our own. The museum is housed in a beach house that was actually moved to the current location from further up the coast. It is a beautiful building with a more modern add on that houses the offices and studios. There is a gorgeous sunporch with games and puzzles that you can enjoy while there. The museum always has two digital exhibits. When we were there it was two South Carolina artists with extremely different styles. One was batik and nature scenes that were full of beautiful color. The other was more modern/abstract and used some interesting layering techniques. The museum educator gave us great information about each artist along with information about some of the museum's permanent collections and history of the museum and building. When we were done with our tour, we were able to make our own batik designs which used white wax crayons and watercolor to design whatever we wanted. It was really fun to get creative in this beautiful space! Overall this is a lovely place to visit. The museum is free but they do accept donations. You won't spend a ton of time here, but it is a great place to spend an hour or so, especially on a rainy or cold day.

I've visited BrookGreen gardens in the summer which was a beautiful experience, nice escape. For…read moreyears, I've wanted to visit for night of a thousand candles and it was sold out each year. It seems after much frustration, they did something different this year and had openings so I booked over thanksgiving. I planned to leave a bit earlier but we decided to leave closer to 5 and what would normally be a 30-40 min drive was about an hour and a half. The traffic was backed up, which is no surprise but there is likely improvements that can be done here-- like checking tickets at gates rather than another option. We also had a handicap decal but no one directed where it would be, I guess we had to ask or notify sooner. Once we got through the gates, we were moving. Parking was quite a bit away which was challenging for my mom who has some hip issues. We got in, no issue and I was concerned about making it all the way through but there's plenty of time to slow down and enjoy. The had hot chocolate which was the perfect touch of a freeezing night, as well as alcoholic options. The indoor train exhibition is also a must see! Overall, I would highly recommend, it was absolutely beautiful and an experience to ring in the holidays. Get there early to enjoy and make sure to check for tickets and follow for when they go on sale!

I'm finally getting around to reviewing Brookgreen Gardens after visiting for the holiday lights,…read moreand I was completely blown away. The entire experience was so well organized, and everyone working there was incredibly kind and helpful. Walking through the lights was mesmerizing. The level of dedication and hard work that goes into putting something like this together really shows. I also loved that you could grab a glass of wine while walking around, and there was a good food selection with options for everyone. It's such a special experience and truly something people of all ages can enjoy. So grateful we got to experience it--absolutely worth it and something I'll never forget.

If you are a classic car buff and just want to see loads of cars all at once, this is the place for…read moreyou!! There are 100 classic cars straight from a personal collection! The decor is themed anything cars, so engines, posters, displays, etc, all automotive themed! Some are restored, some are in original condition, but all together make for a fabulous piece of Americana. Definitely a great indoor activity to beat the heat or the rain, affordable, and interesting!

Really a fun thing to do on a rainy day in Myrtle. The one thing I didn't realize was that it is a…read moremostly Mopar/ Dodge / Plymouth museum. There is a lot of other stuff but that's the majority.

Beyond Van Gogh is an immersive art experience, offered through 9/22/24 at Broadway at the beach…read more The exhibit space was small, smaller than most immersive art experiences I have went to. You enter through a walkway which details some history of Van Gogh but nothing that seemed orderly enough to follow his history. It was not busy on the Friday evening we went with only a handful of people in attendance. There were three benches that seat two people throughout the room. There is open scheduling which is nice as you don't have to select a specific time to go. The immersive art once you get through the history of Van Gogh was 45 minutes in duration in one room. It was a bit confusing at first of when the start was and the end but I believe we walked in from the start of the show. There are some Voice overs in French I believe and some quotes that appear. The initial 10mins or so are lack luster but as the show progresses to the sunflowers, almond blossoms, and starry night, it is beautiful experience. The screens itself were low and in a small space so it was distracting to see the splits in the screen and ceiling.. other experiences I have been to have higher screens. The value of the experience is decent but would recommend looking for discounts prior to. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience. However, I cannot say the same about customer service. There is no direct person to reach and if you need to reach them, you get the run around. I purchased the tickets in advance to surprise my parents and I wish I had not. I do not have an issue with the non refundable policy but being you can exchange tickets and I missed the "cut off" because I did not know a flight would be delayed by 10am the day before, I lost a ticket. I called the 1800 number which told me to email the direct location. It took hours to get a response to which they told me to send a copy of email to show clix to proceed with exchanging tickets. I did not have a "copy" as I emailed showclix from the website contact support form. I then received no response at all just house before the close of the show. I went back to the main beyond Van Gogh and reached out to which she said she did not recall speaking with me. I noted I emailed the direct location and she said "let me check the email".-- why was I getting runaround like these are all different people when they can access these locations? She proceeded to regurgitate the policy of tickets not being exchangeable outside of 24 hours. What's the point of customer service to reiterate what you can read be responding to I individualized circumstances? Once we arrived, unable to bring the third person, I made the comment of trying to reschedule and the host at entry said nothing "enjoy the show". Seeing the place was completely empty it is absolutely ridiculous that the tickets couldn't be moved one day or at least have a credit for the 3rd ticket. I was planning on going, prepaid for tickets so I really don't understand. Word of advice-- don't purchase the tickets in advance.

Tourist trap. Don't go even if you love Van Gogh. It's way overpriced for what it is which is a…read moresmall hallway full of random quotes and a word salad and then a single room where his paintings are blown up all over the walls. They say it's an hour experience but it only takes about 30 minutes for the video to loop so that time assumes you read each of the quote boards in the hallway. They are mostly excerpts from his letters to his brother which don't tell you anything about who Van Gogh was as a person or as an artist. There are only a few scenes that even make use of the entire exhibit space well and the others just haphazardly throw images on the wall.

I really enjoyed this museum. The staff was so nice and friendly. Everything was explained to…read moreus...price, exhibits, food, and other great information. The art was displayed very nicely throughout the gallery. I really enjoyed viewing the art and reading a little bit about each piece. There were pieces that were displayed outside as well. This was my 2nd time visiting and will continue to visit each time that I am in Wilmington.

Outstanding museum with large selection of North Carolina and international artists. Displays are…read moreexcellent. Special exhibit with a glass artist was featured. Cafe and sculpture garden were outstanding. Staff were very helpful! Most highly recommended!

Amazing! These machines are well kept, clearly with love. They're clean and smooth and work really…read morewell. The selection is excellent and has something for everyone. This is a WONDERFUL activity for the cost. Hands down the best thing I did in town. Definitely recommend.

This was so much fun. We went and a blast. Even better the money is donated to children. Pinball…read moremachine are changed out so there is always a new experience.

I'm giving this a generous 4 stars because I learned so much and I guess it's the next best thing…read moreto actually going to the Sistine Chapel. I visited the Boston exhibit. It was NOT like the images on the website. There's absolutely nothing above you. You don't go through some kind of tunnel. It's simply an array of high quality panels / reproductions. I downloaded the audio guide app but it did not work, so I simply read the descriptions next to the panels. Overall satisfied, though and I would recommend it.

None of the frescos are hung above you. We were looking forward to the tunnel we saw in every ad…read morefor this. This is an old mall store with frescos standing in front of old racks. It definitely takes away from Michelangelo's genius.

We took the kids during Spring Break 2026 to the Ripleys Believe it or Not Aquarium in Myrtle Beach…read moreand it was a blast!

I've been to a few of these in various cities. This one felt a bit small, but it had the basic…read moreweird stuff, fun stuff to look at, funny things, interesting artifacts. It's not that crazy expensive to begin with, but because we were with someone who lived locally we were all able to get in for 1/2 price. It took us about an hour to get through. Worth it if you're looking to waste a little time in a pleasant indoor space.

This place is excellent. We had so much fun! The touch pool was the best. We enjoyed watching…read moreeach animal get fed. They also let you feed them. This place is mostly about coastal animals. There is a section that has water fowl too. Lots to see and read. Great place for adults and children. Adults are $9.50. They also give senior discounts. Came here on a Friday afternoon. Had the place to ourselves.

We showed up at 10:30 on a Saturday during business hours and the museum doors are locked and no…read moreone is there .....

A visit to the Gibbes is a great way to get a taste of low country art!…read more They feature a mix of pieces from a variety of time periods. I especially enjoyed the exhibits focused on local artists and the fascinating historical pieces like mini portraits and slave tags. The sweetgrass basketry is a sight to behold. Love that they uplift artists/art that may have historically been overlooked by other museums. The building itself is beautiful on the inside - definitely check out the grand room with the domes! I'd say to give yourself about 3 hours to be able to enjoy the museum. This is a wonderful way to break up a day in Charleston (especially if the weather isn't ideal)! We were able to gain admission for free since we're members of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, and both museums are part of the Southeastern Reciprocal Membership Program (SERM).

This museum is just the right size. Three floors, but not chock full or overflowing. The first…read morefloor is a local exhibit with works for sale. And a surprisingly good gift shop. I really was shocked at how good it was. Thoughtful, interesting books, games, and novelties that I took photos of to research and possibly buy later (I wasn't able to pick up extra cargo at the time). The second floor is a mix of classic permanent collection (think English art and furniture as well as Greek/sculpture pieces). There was also a contemporary section that I really enjoyed, a southern-focused mix that celebrated diversity. The third floor is for special rotating exhibits. This time I enjoyed learning about Harriet Tubman and the local rice fields. It really fleshed her out as a person and leader, while also educating us about the local Combahee River Raid in the rice fields. This exhibit taught me a lot, though it's inspired me to learn a lot more on my own. Cost was like 15 bucks. Close to all the Charleston attractions. Worthwhile stop with something for everyone. Plan for 1-3 hours depending on exhibit and how much you want to read (I glossed over the European stuff cus I've seen a ton).