Charleston South Carolina Historical Society Museum 

Charleston South Carolina Historical Society Museum

An architectural treasure, the Charleston South Carolina Historical Society Museum is housed in a fireproof National Historic Landmark building. The museum features interactive exhibits on the people, places, and movements that shaped the state and nation. Pairing personal manuscripts, maps, and artifacts with innovative technology, visitors experience illuminating moments in our country’s past. 

The museum is divided into six galleries: 

  • Exploration and Settlement
  • Building a State and a Nation
  • Secession, Civil War and Reconstruction
  • Natural Disasters and the Charleston Renaissance
  • Art, Literature and Culture
  • Rotating Exhibit

    Allow about an hour to an hour and a half to view everything in the museum. The museum has metered street parking and is close to nearby public parking garages.

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Charleston South Carolina Historical Society Museum
Charleston South Carolina Historical Society Museum
Charleston South Carolina Historical Society Museum
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Charleston South Carolina Historical Society Museum
Charleston South Carolina Historical Society Museum
Charleston South Carolina Historical Society Museum
Charleston South Carolina Historical Society Museum

Charleston South Carolina Historical Society Museum Hours and Admission

Hours:
Tues. - Sat. 10 am - 4 pm
Closed Monday and Sunday
Last admission is 3:15 pm

Admission:
All $1
Children 4 and under Free

Charleston South Carolina Historical Society Museum Address and Map

SC Historical Society Museum
100 Meeting St
Charleston SC 29401
(843) 723-3225
SC Historic Society Museum Website

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