Welcome
to the
Fran Hanson Discovery Center!
...your gateway
to the
South Carolina Botanical Garden
The
Fran Hanson Discovery Center is the visitor center for the South Carolina
Botanical Garden and new home of the Garden Gift Shop!
Coffee, soft drinks and snacks are available to enjoy on the patio or
to carry with you on your garden adventure.
The Discovery Center features a rotating art exhibit of work by local
artists. Meet the Featured Artist on the 3rd Saturday of the Month on
Friends of the Garden Day. See calendar for complete details.
Pick up a
garden map and information about the latest SCBG happenings or take
a look through a microscope in the Garden Exploration Room.
Please
note: Since January 16, 2004 the Fran Hanson Discovery Center is no longer
affiliated with the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor.
Exhibits depicting natural, historical and cultural sites in the Mountain
Lakes Region of South Carolina, and the rest of the Corridor will be
relocated to another location pending announcement by the SCNHC.
HOURS:
Monday through Saturday ~ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday ~ 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Discovery Center is closed for most
Clemson University Holidays:
Fall Break - November 1 & 2
Thanksgiving - November 25 & 26
Christmas - December 21 -26
New Year's - Dec. 31 - Jan. 3
