The Palmetto State is home to many museums, but you won’t find another quite like The Sandbox. This hands-on place to learn and play is an interactive museum in the Lowcountry where even adults have a blast. Designed for toddlers and elementary school-aged children, the activities here provide hours and hours of fun. Don’t be surprised if your kids/grand kids don’t want to leave when it’s time to go.

The Sandbox opened in 2005 in Hilton Head and is an ideal spot to take a break from the sun — or to escape a rainy day.
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Inside this inconspicuous building, you'll discover a collective of exhibits perfect for the little ones.
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Two floors of activities keep them busy while you marvel — and likely take photo after photo.
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The Sandbox has two main rules that ultimately make this discovery museum so much fun. First, they only allow a certain number of people inside at one time. For that reason, there are days when they have a wait list. (You can always call ahead to see if they've gone to wait list status on any particular day.) The second rule also pertains to space: no strollers allowed inside the museum. If you have an infant, then you'll want to bring a sling to save your back.
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There are 11 exhibits in total and one of them is a craft room. What a joy to watch what your kids create and get to bring home!
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Other learning exhibits include the Builders of Tomorrow (shown here), a music room, a bank, an international bazaar, and more!
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The Sandbox even has a cockpit in this museum. If you have a little one who is into spaceships or airplanes, then this activity is for them!
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Whether bringing your own kids or your grand kids, you're sure to have just as much fun as they are while you watch them discover (and learn) at The Sandbox.
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The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum is located at 18A Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. Activities are for toddlers and elementary school-aged children. It’s open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but the days of the week vary by season. January – March, May, September-December it’s open Tuesday through Saturday. During April, June, and August it’s open Monday through Saturday. Closed on Sunday. Admission: Adults: $7.00, Seniors (65+): $6.00, Active Military: $6.00, Children (1+): $7.00, Aged 0-12 months: Free. Learn more on the official website!

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