Jessica Gregory Adventure Children’s Museum

Originally the Children’s Museum of South Carolina, now located in Market Common since 2019, occupying an 8,500 sq. ft. facility.
Primarily serves children 8 and under, with older siblings welcome.
Operates as a non-profit, offering all-day admission with come-and-go privileges.

Field Trips: Hosts numerous field trips with optional 45-minute educational add-ons and conducts in-school sessions.
Birthday Parties: Highly popular, especially in summer, as an indoor venue.
Monthly Pop-Up Programs: Offers science, art, and hands-on activities for visiting families.
Book Bank: Distributes gently used or new donated books to families for free.
Sensory Nights: Free monthly evenings for families with children who have sensory processing needs, seeking greater awareness, attendance, and volunteers.
Crafters Cove at Surfside Beach: Weekly summer educational craft programs.
Community Events: Participates in local festivals, YMCA events, and a special needs Halloween treat event at Medieval Times.
Grant-Funded Field Trips: Foundation grants provide free visits, transportation, and meals for underserved schools (e.g., Georgetown County), with efforts to secure similar funding for Horry County.
Inclusive Environment: Fosters a safe, creative, and inclusive space for children.
Sustainability Initiatives: Art center utilizes recycled materials like cereal boxes and egg cartons.

Visitor Numbers: Welcomed 47,000 visitors last year and 43,000 this year to date, with 2,141 active memberships.
Fee Structure: Admission is $10 per person (adults and children), free for children under 2. Discounts available for seniors, military, and locals. Grant-funded $3 admission for families on food stamps/WIC. Annual family membership costs $149.
Expansion Plans: Collaborating with the Downtown Redevelopment Corporation to explore building a larger facility while maintaining the current location.
Volunteer Needs: Seeking volunteers, particularly for Sensory Nights and educational programs such as story time, crafts, and reading to children.