The best arts & culture spots in Greenville

6 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Freeman Round House

Arts & Culture

Equal parts backyard legend and living archive, Freeman Round House spotlights African-American history, art, and culture with exhibits…

1202 Hines St SE (Wilson)

“Equal parts backyard legend and living archive, Freeman Round House spotlights African-American history, art, and culture with exhibits that weave Wilson’s story and Oliver Nestus Freeman’s creativity into something you’ll actually talk about at dinner.”

From the Wilson newsletter, August 4, 2026

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A Time For Science at Greenville and Contentnea Creek

Arts & Culture

Kid-friendly museum featuring interactive exhibits, an aquarium and live reptiles.

226 W 8th St

“Kid-friendly museum featuring interactive exhibits, an aquarium and live reptiles.”

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Greenville Museum of Art

Arts & Culture

Free museum building featuring local, regional and national art exhibits.

802 Evans St

“Free museum building featuring local, regional and national art exhibits.”

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Imagination Station Science Museum

Arts & Culture

Hands-on museum in a 1928 building with live science demonstrations, exotic animals & local history.

224 Nash St (Wilson)

“Hands-on museum in a 1928 building with live science demonstrations, exotic animals & local history.”

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Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park Museum & Gift Shop

Arts & Culture

Park featuring colorful kinetic artwork based on wind-powered machines, along with a gift shop.

230 Goldsboro St S (Wilson)

“Park featuring colorful kinetic artwork based on wind-powered machines, along with a gift shop.”

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Edgecombe County Veteran's Military Museum

Arts & Culture

Military history museum featuring uniforms, weapons and relics representing veterans from Edgecombe County.

106 W Church St (Tarboro)

“Military history museum featuring uniforms, weapons and relics representing veterans from Edgecombe County.”

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