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Charleston South Carolina Historical Society Museum

An architectural treasure in its own right, the Charleston South Carolina Historical Society Museum is housed in a fireproof National Historic Landmark building and 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 Hours and Admission

Hours:
Tues. - Sat. 10 am - 4 pm
Sun. 1 pm - 4 pm
Last admission is 3:15 pm

Admission:
Adults (13+) $12
Senior (62+) $10
Military $10
Child (5-12) $5
Children 4 and under Free

Tickets are valid for two consecutive days

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

Current and Upcoming Events
at the Charleston South
Carolina Historical Society Museum

What: Neighborhood Appreciation Days
When: Every Sunday in October
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Where: Charleston South Carolina Historical Society Museum
Admission: Free

Every Sunday in October, the South Carolina Historical Society Museum is offering FREE admission to all Tri-County residents. Simply show your license or other proof of residency in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties.