June 2026

Your Monthly News & Updates

Our Mission

To ignite the natural curiosity of all learners to explore and shape their world.

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Summer Adventure


Summer Adventure is here!  Open Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-4PM, visitors can experience our traveling exhibit “Survival of the Slowest”, see our new dinosaurs, pet a stingray in the Marine Lab, spend time with hundreds of butterflies in Butterfly Encounter and more!



Want an up close experience with our animal ambassadors?
Check out the VIP experience.

FRIDAY STARRY NIGHTS

Fueled by Fluor

Magic 
Tree House

June 5, 12, 19, 26

4:30 p.m.

Details and Tickets  

Astronaut

June 5, 12, 19, 26 

6:00 p.m.

Details and Tickets  

James Webb 
Space Telescope 
Newly Updated!

June 5, 12, 19, 26 

7:30 p.m.

Details and Tickets  

Members: If you are unable to attend your scheduled showtime, please contact us at 864-355-0805 by 2:00pm Friday so your reserved seats can be made available to other patrons.

MOUNTAIN HIGHLIGHT

Laser Days of Summer!

Next month, Laser Days of Summer returns to the Hooper Planetarium! Join us the last two Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in July for dazzling laser light shows set to some of your favorite music! From Pink Floyd to Queen to Taylor Swift to KPop, we have something for everyone. Before the lights go down, check out these frequently asked questions about our laser shows!


Are laser light shows “science”?

Absolutely! Laser shows combine music, technology, and science to create dazzling beams of light that dance across the planetarium dome. Every laser effect you see is powered by real science!


Why are the shows recommended for ages 8 and up?

Laser shows are a lot like concerts — dark rooms, loud music, bright lasers, and fog effects can be intense for younger kids. Parents know their children best, and younger guests are still welcome!


Why can’t I enter after the show starts?

For everyone’s safety. Once the show begins, the room becomes dark, loud, and foggy, making it unsafe to move around while lasers are active.


Should I come back if I’ve already seen a show?

Definitely! Shows are updated throughout the year with new laser effects and sometimes even new songs, so each visit can be a different experience.


Where can I get tickets?


View the full schedule and purchase tickets here:
Laser Days of Summer Tickets and Details


DONOR SPOTLIGHT

This month we extend a special thanks to ABB and GE Vernova, two of our valued Community Partners, for their support.

Their support for our school and public programs, as well as their involvement in our STEM Days of Summer and Love of STEM programs, makes it possible for us to provide hands-on, standards-based lessons for students and educational programming for the public.

Thank you, ABB and GE Vernova, for helping us fulfill our mission to ignite the natural curiosity of all learners to explore and shape their world.


MEMBERSHIP

 

Members receive 10% off all t-shirt and hat purchases. Mention that you are a member to receive your discount.


PLUS earn an additional 25 points each time you wear your t-shirt to Nature Exchange!

SUPPORT THE MOUNTAIN

Walmart Spark Good Program 

Walmart recently launched Walmart Spark Good Round Up where customers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar and donate the change to their favorite charity. We would love for you to choose Roper Mountain Science Center as your charity to receive these donations every time you shop on Walmart.com. Just select us from the drop down menu when you checkout!

Give Back to Roper Mountain

Help Roper Mountain continue to inspire learning and create unforgettable experiences with a donation! Visit our Donors Page to make your gift today.

Spread The Word About Roper Mountain 

Visit our Facebook page, TripAdvisor page, Google listing and/or Yelp page to leave a review and help us spread the word about our public and school programming.

THANK YOU COMMUNITY PARTNERS

 

Visionary:

Dodge Industrial, Inc.

Duke Energy

Fluor Foundation

Fluor Golf for Greenville

Lockheed Martin Corporation


Explorer: 
BOSCH Community Fund

GE Vernova


Voyager:

BMW Manufacturing

Greenville Federal Credit Union

Milliken & Company

 

Adventurer:

AFL Global

Arthex Charitable Foundation

Brian Cauthen

Carolina Power

John R. and M Margrite Davis Foundation

Greenville Water

HDR Foundation

ReWa

ScanSource Charitable Foundation

SEW-EURODRIVE

Jerry and Kathryn Smith

The Timken Company

Vulcan Materials Company


Innovator:

ABB

Greenville Master Gardeners

Carla Rivero-Olson and Eric Olson

Piedmont Natural Gas

Publix Super Market Charities

The Timken Company

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

We welcome your feedback. Email Roper Mountain to share your thoughts.

 
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