The Greenville County Museum of Art (GCMA) is considered to be one of the top art museums in the country and is one of the best things to see in Greenville, South Carolina. It mainly features American art, with a particular focus on Southern American and South Carolina-based artists.

Located at 420 College Street on Heritage Green in downtown Greenville, the museum houses the world’s largest public collection of watercolors by world-renowned American artist Andrew Wyeth, as well as an extensive collection of works by contemporary artist Jasper Johns. The museum’s respected Southern Collection takes an introspective look at American art from colonial times to the present, showcasing particularly rare works, including 1726 pastel portraits and Civil War vistas.

The museum offers a broad range of programs on Sunday afternoons, including gallery talks, musical performances, and hands-on demonstrations.

420 College Street, Greenville, South Carolina, Phone: 864-271-7570

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