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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
- Is there an admission fee?
- There is not an admission fee to visit the Horry County Museum. We do
accept donations from the public that are used to enhance our exhibits and
programs. There is a donation box in the museum for small donations or
you can make large donations to the Museum Foundation.
- What are your hours of operation?
- Mon-Wed 9am-5pm; Thur 9am-8pm; Fri & Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 2pm-5pm
- How do I arrange a tour?
- Contact us to schedule a tour.
We welcome large or small groups and schools.
- Do you do appraisals?
- The Horry County Museum is not in the business of appraisals. Objects in
our collection are conserved and preserved for display regardless of
monetary value. If you have an appraisal question we suggest that you
contact a certified appraiser to help you put a value on your collection.
- How do I get a copy of an image from your collection?
- If you see an image on display at the museum or part of our collection
copies can be made for personal use or use in publications. There are fees
for this service however. If you have an interest in our collection
contact us.
- Can you help me with genealogical research?
- Are you part of the Historical Society?
- The Horry County Museum and the Horry County Historical Society are
separate organizations. The Historical Society is a private organization
that records and publishes local history.
- How do I become a volunteer?
- We have many opportunities for someone with interests in the Museum to
participate. The Museum Friends is a support organization
that is involved with programs at the Museum and volunteer projects. The
Museum Foundation is a fundraising branch of the
Museum and is forefront in raising money for the new Museum Project.
However, you do not have to be part of either group to help out. If you
have the desire to participate in the museum programs or projects you can
contact us.
- What kind of collections does the Museum have?
- The Horry County Museum has a mission to preserve, protect, and educate
the public about the Prehistory, History, and Natural History of Horry
County. Our collections represent this mission. We have collections that
relate to many subjects that represent the diversity of Horry County. Native
Americans, agriculture, naval stores, textiles, natural history, photographs,
and archives are a few of the collection subjects we maintain. To find out
more about our collections contact us
- How do I make a financial contribution to the Horry County Museum?
- Monetary donations to the Horry County Museum would be directed
through the Museum Foundation.
- How do I donate an artifact, photograph, or document to the Museum
collection?
- If you have an interest in donating an artifact to the Museum you should
contact our curator. The Museum
mission statement
to preserve the "history, natural history, and prehistory of Horry County"
limits our scope of interest in outside artifacts. Storage and funding issues
also contribute to the limitations of our collection. We are primarily
interested in artifacts from Horry County and in many cases have to turn
down objects from outside of the area. However, the Museum is always
interested in acquiring different items to help present an exhibit to its
greatest potential and preserve the history of the object. Feel free to
contact us with any questions about donations possibilities.
- Do you purchase artifacts?
- The Museum rarely purchases artifacts. The uniqueness, historical
significance, provenance, and cost must all be just right for the Museum to
justify purchasing and object.
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Open to the Public: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 2pm-5pm
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Free Admission
Horry County Museum
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428 Main Street
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Conway, SC 29526
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Please can contact the Museum if you have any questions or concerns regarding this site:
Call: 843-915-5320
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Fax: 843-248-1854
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E-Mail: HCGmuseum@horrycounty.org
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