WonderWorks in Myrtle Beach

 We had mostly cloudy and rainy days while we were in North Carolina visiting my family and one of those days we decided to make the drive down to Myrtle Beach (about another hour and half south) to check out the WonderWorks Museum.  My sister had been once with her family when they first moved down here and thought we'd all enjoy it.



The line to get it was just over an hour long and we were worried it might be real crowded inside but found that we were able to experience most everything.  


The ceiling inside the lobby really made you feel like you were in an upside down house.


Once you enter the spinning portal it orients you right-side up. 


We thought of this museum as part science museum, part kids museum, part amusement park and had a great time. 




We all challenged one another to a reflex challenge... the family thinks I won but I'm not so sure. 

Ian versus his cousin

Alec versus his dad

My sister versus my aunt

Trying to crack safe combinations with more and more options.

Searching for specific colors of beads in millions of blue beads.

We ended our day on the ropes course.


It was a really fun way to spend our afternoon together.



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Comments

  1. HollyAugust 18, 2021 at 7:12 AM

    That place looks amazing Joanne- so so fun and educational!

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    1. Joanne August 18, 2021 at 4:54 PM

      I thought it was the perfect blend of both!

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  2. Melissa August 18, 2021 at 7:13 AM

    It looks awesome! I feel like I've been to one before...maybe in Florida? I remember it being awesome!

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    1. Joanne August 18, 2021 at 4:53 PM

      They are a chain and I'm pretty sure they do have one in Florida. It was a lot of fun for the whole family.

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  3. Andrea NineAugust 18, 2021 at 7:23 AM

    Always wanted to go to a place like this! That looks like so much fun!

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    1. Joanne August 18, 2021 at 4:55 PM

      It was a lot of fun! I had been curious about what it was like inside from when we visited Myrtle beach several years ago.

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  4. Tamar SBAugust 18, 2021 at 7:47 AM

    That is such a cool place!

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  5. Dara @ Not In JerseyAugust 18, 2021 at 9:25 AM

    I've always been curious about that place!

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    1. Joanne August 18, 2021 at 4:56 PM

      I had been too! We saw in on our trip years ago but never made it inside. My sister had been with her kids on a homeschool day and thought we'd enjoy it. She was right!

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  6. Rebecca JoAugust 18, 2021 at 11:07 AM

    this looks like a ton of fun.. that is if I could get through the first part of it & not let my vertigo go crazyyyyy - these pictures even make me dizzy! LOL

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    1. Joanne August 18, 2021 at 4:56 PM

      LOL! My aunt felt the same way- they do have a side entrance that bypasses the tunnel for those that don't want to/can't handle it.

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  7. Kim CarberryAugust 18, 2021 at 2:03 PM

    The WonderWorks Museum looks such a fun place to visit. It looks like you all had such a fab time. x

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  8. laurensparks.netAugust 18, 2021 at 3:17 PM

    So fun! Visiting you from the wonderful Wednesday link up.

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    1. Joanne August 18, 2021 at 4:57 PM

      We had a lot of fun together. It's not often we get so many family members together to explore any place like this.

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  9. thepaintedapron.comAugust 18, 2021 at 5:01 PM

    Wow, what a cool place! Fantastic family fun!!
    Jenna

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    1. Joanne August 19, 2021 at 6:16 AM

      It was so neat and they really seemed to have something for everyone.

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  10. Sparkles and LattesAugust 18, 2021 at 7:16 PM

    What a fun museum. I would totally take my kids there. I think we would all enjoy it!

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  11. Michele MorinAugust 19, 2021 at 9:45 AM

    I have heard lots of positive things about Myrtle Beach. Thanks for the specific details!

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    1. Joanne August 19, 2021 at 11:46 AM

      I've been to Myrtle Beach twice and had a great time both times (though I much prefer it in the off season).

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  12. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comAugust 19, 2021 at 10:32 AM

    Love this building!! Just looking at it makes my stomach queasy. Have never been to Myrtle Beach but maybe someday. I think everyone would get a kick out of this museum.

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    1. Joanne August 19, 2021 at 11:48 AM

      The whole concept is that a scientist was working on something when his lab blew up and turned the whole house upside down... or something like that. The magic portal makes it so you're turned the same way as the house and then it's part science museum/ part hands on exploration fun.

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  13. Claire JustineAugust 20, 2021 at 3:06 PM

    This place looks amazing :) Great photos

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  14. DawnAugust 23, 2021 at 10:44 AM

    We have been to the one in Pigeon Forge TN. It is really a fun place.
    Blessings, Dawn

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    1. Joanne August 23, 2021 at 1:02 PM

      I have seen them around and was always curious but we had never been inside one; I guess I had always assumed it was meant more for younger kids but we all enjoyed it.

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