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Apr 7, 2023

Take a drive in a powerful Ford Mustang to find the best museums in and around Conway, SC. Learn more about the county’s history, find out what farm life was like in the old days, drool over vintage and muscle cars, and take your picture with your favorite Hollywood wax star.

1. Horry County Museum

Spend a few fascinating hours discovering the region’s history at the Horry County Museum. The museum has multiple textile, military, Native American, and natural history displays, a Burroughs School exhibit, and a photo gallery filled with historical and contemporary images of the surrounding area. See vintage clothing, farming tools, wildlife specimens, and the fish species found in the county’s rivers and lakes in the fish tank.

Address and Hours

The Horry County Museum is at 805 Main Street in Conway and is open Tuesday to Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Admission to the museum is free.

2. L.W. Paul Living History Farm

Visit the 17-acre L.W. Paul Living History Farm to find out what everyday life was like on a traditional family farm between 1900 and 1955. Stroll around the farm to watch the seasonal farming activities and methods used in the old days.

As the year progresses, the activities on the farm change, so check with the museum to find out what is happening on the farm before you go to make the most out of your visit. The farm also offers free guided hour-long tours on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.

Address and Hours

The L.W. Paul Living History Farm is at 2279 Harris Short Cut Road in Conway and is open Tuesday to Saturday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

3. Wheels of Yesteryear Vintage Auto Museum

The Wheels of Yesteryear Vintage Auto Museum’s amazing collection started with a 1940 Ford Coupe and grew to over 150 American-made cars and trucks. Admire the beauty and craftsmanship of the classic muscle cars and trucks on display and browse through a whole lot of interesting vintage automobile-related memorabilia from around the world covering the walls, including photographs, hubcaps, gas station signs, and license plates.

Address and Hours

Wheels of Yesteryear Vintage Auto Museum is at 413 Hospitality Lane in Myrtle Beach, 8.6 miles from Conway, and is open daily between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

4. Hollywood Wax Museum

The Hollywood Wax Museum guarantees hours of exciting fun. It’s one of those must-see spots that you and your family will talk about for years to come. Get dressed up in fun costumes and take share-worthy pictures with iconic Hollywood stars that look so real it’s hard to tell they are life-sized hand-sculpted wax figures.

Address and Hours

The Hollywood Wax is at 108 21st Avenue North in Myrtle Beach and is open from Sunday to Thursday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. and closes at 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

The museums in the area are fascinating places and are everything but boring rooms full of dusty old stuff. Before you head down the road, stop at Conway Ford today for a vehicle checkup. The qualified and experienced Ford technicians will ensure your ride is in top condition.