Mission Statement

Project Mercury was the United States first space program, and the Mercury7 astronauts represented the things we all should aspire to be, brave, inventive, creative and persistent in the search for knowledge.

Through presenting science and education that is entertaining, interactive, first hand, accessible, relevant and understandable, Mercury7 Science Center's comprehensive education programs and exhibits advance the Upstate's educational goals through expanding and enhancing the scientific and technological competence of students and educators. The Science Center will provide public access to information on advances in science and technology and the applications of these in the region. In providing this access, the Science Center will strive to reach out and to meet the needs of the community in its full diversity. The Science Center will develop a reputation as a center of excellence for science education both within the region and among the international science center community.


Vision Statement

Science has a critical role to play in the lives of the residents of the Upstate region. Future careers will be increasingly technologically oriented. Our children need to be informed and empowered in the fields of science and technology to individually and collectively embrace the opportunities available. The vision of Mercury7 Science Center is that this region will, through science literacy and capability, achieve industrial and economic growth and high employment, and its residents will enjoy the consequent social benefits. The culture of science will become as integrated into peoples' lives as the culture of sport.


Accessibility Statement

Mercury7 Science Center is accessible to persons with disabilities. Whenever possible, exhibits will be designed to meet the needs of those with limited physical mobility. Mercury7 Science Center meets the requirements of the American Disabilities Act.
The Mercury7 Science Center understands, respects and values physical, cultural, economic and social differences among our visitors and staff and is an equal opportunity employer.