Garden Facilities
Discovery Center - The Fran Hanson Discovery Center, the former 'Wren House' Southern Living Showcase Home, is the visitor center for the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Visitors may pick up maps of the garden, campus and surrounding Mountain Lakes Region of the Upstate. Our helpful staff will assist you in planning your next stop to enhance your visit to the garden and the region. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Click here to be connected to the web page for more information.
Geology Museum - The Bob Campbell Geology Museum has an extensive collection of gems, minerals and fossils, a life-size Saber Tooth Tiger, a flourscent mineral room and a wonderful gift shop. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1-5pm. To be connected to the web site and to learn more, click here.
Hanover House - This 1716 French Huegonot home relocated from Dorchester County is open for touring Saturday, 10am-Noon and 1-4:30pm. Weekday viewing by appointment only and closed University holidays. To be connected to the web page, click here.
Nature Learning Center - The Hanson Nature Learning Center is dedicated to teaching children and adults about nature and gardening through hands-on programs. It is also home to the Sprouting Wings program-an afterschool enrichment programs for elementary and middle school children. To be connected to the web page to learn more, click here.
Hayden Conference Center - The Hayden Conference Center hosts garden club meetings, business dinners, lectures and more. The facility is located in the heart of the Garden making a walk or tour a natural combination to any program. Click here to be connected to the Garden Rental web page to learn more on how you can reserve the building for your next function.
SCBG Operations & Plant Sale Area - The Garden Operations area is a busy place all year long. Our plant production facility and greenhouses support the Spring and Fall Plant Sales, which supports the Garden in many ways. Click here to learn more about the plant sales.