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Pickens County Museum of Art & History

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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Museum opened in 1903 as the county jail.

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04/03/2026

Happy Easter! The museum will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, April 4, for the holiday.

02/14/2026

We hope to see you TODAY at 1 PM to hear author Margaret Seidler discuss her book "Payne-ful" Business at the Pickens County Museum! Free books will be handed out to attendees while supplies last.

02/09/2026

We’re excited to host Margaret Seidler, the author of “Payne-ful” Business, at the museum this Saturday, February 14, at 1 PM. Journey through a story of discovery and art, and do not miss your opportunity to meet the author after the event.

*free copies of the book available while supplies last*

About the Book from the publisher Evening Post Books:

Winner of the 2025 Phillis Wheatley Book Award

“Payne-ful” Business: Charleston's Journey to Truth follows Margaret Seidler's mission to learn and process her family's genealogical past. Using extensive research and personal experience, Seidler discusses the realities of Charleston's racial history while highlighting the historians, journalists, and community members who work to reconcile those truths. The book features authentic, historic slave advertisements brought to life by vivid paintings by artist John W. Jones that uncover the humanity hidden beneath the detached advertisement descriptions. Seidler hopes that acknowledging a more complete truth about our past will motivate us to bridge today’s racial divide.

01/30/2026

Due to predicted winter weather, the museum will be closed this Saturday, January 31, 2026. The Pickens County Museum of Art & History will return to normal operations on Wednesday, February 4.

01/23/2026

Due to predicted severe weather, the museum will be closed tomorrow to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to stay safe!

12/20/2025

Happy Holidays! The museum will be closed beginning Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through January 7, 2026. We wish you a wonderful holiday season!

12/12/2025

The Second Annual Holiday Quilt Show is open! The show features over 60 quilts, created by members of the UpCountry Quilters Guild, and will be on display in the upper arts galleries at the museum through January 24, 2026. Each piece showcases unique patterns, colors, and techniques that reflect the creativity of our local community.

Do not miss the opening reception tomorrow, Saturday, December 13, from 2 PM - 4 PM!

11/26/2025

The Pickens County Museum of Art & History will be closed on Thursday, November 27, Friday, November 28, and Saturday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Normal business hours will resume on Wednesday, December 3.

11/07/2025

🕯️History has a way of lingering… especially here 👻 Explore the Pickens County Museum of Art & History — where the stories of the past might still whisper through the halls. 🕯️

10/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Opening Reception of the 43rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition Saturday night! A special thank you to all of the artists who participated in this year's show! The exhibition will be on view at the museum through November 8.

First Place Winner - Shoot the Moon by Michael Marks II

Second Place Winner - Auggie, at Four by Zane Logan

Third Place Winner - Fairies for My Sleeping Daughter
by Thomas Hunt

Viewer's Choice Award Winner - Interwoven by Anleigh Breedon

Honorable Mentions
Code Blue by Sally Ann McKinsey
Covid Series 6 by Linda McCune
Missing the Point by Adam du Shole
Dicey Langston: A Dash for History by Aldo Muzzarelli

10/03/2025

Join us tomorrow, October 4th, from 5 PM - 7 PM for the opening reception of the 43rd Annual Juried Art Competition at the Pickens County Museum of Art & History. See inspiring artwork from across South Carolina, mingle with artists, and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

Attendees of the event will have the opportunity to vote for the viewer's choice award during the event. Voting will end at 6 PM.

Address

307 Johnson Street
Pickens, SC
29671

Opening Hours

Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+18648985963

Website

https://www.co.pickens.sc.us/departments/parks,_recreation,___tourism/museums/upcoming_events.php

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