Create a Lowcountry animal craft during a family-friendly indoor drop-in
between 1:30 and 3:00pm
Creature craft
Drop in for a hands-on indoor craft session where you create a different Lowcountry creature each week and take it home. Crafts are geared toward elementary-aged kids, and all ages are welcome with an adult.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. June–August sessions run Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30–3:00pm.
Please let us know if you do not plan to attend.
Arrive 10 minutes early, and plan to arrive by 2:40pm so you have time to finish by 3:00pm.
No. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
June through August, sessions run Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30–3:00pm.
Visitors consistently praise this as an excellent starting point for understanding Hilton Head Island's rich history. The staff earns special recognition for being friendly and knowledgeable, genuinely enhancing the experience with their helpfulness and enthusiasm. What makes this spot particularly appealing is that it's completely free, though donations are welcomed and appreciated. Beyond the indoor exhibits covering plantation and marine life history, the real surprise lies outside. Beautiful walking trails wind through scenic gardens, including a celebrated Camellia Garden that blooms throughout the season. People love the self-guided walking paths that offer different perspectives, from nature views to art installations. The boardwalks and spectacular trees create photo-worthy moments at every turn. Most visitors find it's a fairly quick stop, but the context it provides genuinely enriches their entire island visit. Just remember to wear comfortable shoes since there's quite a bit of walking involved.
It’s free and has exhibits inside and out. The teenagers loved the Nikon micro exhibit and the butterfly house.
Jeff Smith
April 1, 2026
It’s free and has exhibits inside and out. The teenagers loved the Nikon micro exhibit and the butterfly house.
Jeff Smith
April 1, 2026