The Charleston Museum was founded in 1773, making it America’s first museum. War delayed the museum’s public opening, but the doors finally opened to the public in 1824. The Museum features two levels of exhibits that recount the history of Charleston and the Lowcountry by showcasing hundreds of items ranging from ancient fossils to Civil War artifacts.
The first level is home to the Natural History section, temporary exhibits that focus on local history and the museum’s gift shop. The second level is home to eight permanent exhibits:
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Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (closes @ 1 pm) and Christmas Day
Admission:
Adults (18+) $15
Youth (13-17) $12
Child (3-12) $6
Children under 3 Free
Charleston Museum
360 Meeting St
Charleston SC 29403
(843) 722-2996
Charleston Museum
What: Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson
When: Fridays
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: The Charleston Museum
Admission: The event is free with admission
Do you LOVE fossils? Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, on Fridays from 2 to 4 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. Gibson will be on hand to share projects he is currently working on and help identify your fossil finds.
What: Conversations with a Curator: Celebrating Women of Charleston
When: Mar. 8, 2024
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: The Charleston Museum
Admission: Member Free / Non-Member Free with Admission
In Celebrating Women of Charleston, Chief of Collections and Archivist Jennifer McCormick will showcase an extensive array of artwork found in the Museum’s Archives by some of the most talented ladies of their time. Artists will include Maria Martin Bachman, Anna Heyward Taylor, Elizabeth O’Neill Verner, and Alice Ravenel Huger Smith. She will also exhibit pieces created by some of the lesser known female artists, such as Minnie Mikell, Antoinette Rhett, Edith Fraser, and Selma Tharin. Please join McCormick for an exclusive tour behind the doors of the Archives to view these incredible creations by women of Charleston. Register online.
What: St. Patrick’s Day Family Fun Event
When: Mar. 17, 2024
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Where: The Charleston Museum
Admission: Member Free / Non-Member Free with Admission
Celebrate the luck of the Irish! Create your own lucky leprechaun, rainbow twirler, and a special shamrock! This drop-in event is free with membership or admission to the Charleston Museum and is suitable for all ages. Register online.
What: Easter Egg Hunt Family Fun Event at the Dill Sanctuary
When: Mar. 23, 2024
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Where: Dill Sanctuary
Admission: Member Children $5 / Non-Member Children $10. Free for adults
Get egg-cited to have a hoppy Spring! Join us at our 580-acre nature preserve, the Dill Sanctuary, for a morning of crafts and activities followed by an Easter Egg hunt. This year we will have local artist Daisy McClellan hosting a natural egg dying station included with ticket price. The egg hunt for ages 5 and up will begin at 11 am with ages 4 and under immediately to follow. Reservations are required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register online or call: 843.722.2996 ext. 236
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