The Charleston Museum

360 Meeting St, Charleston, South Carolina 29403 USA

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Opens Fri 9a

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“America's First Museum, est 1773”

Welcome to The Charleston Museum, America's First Museum, founded in 1773. Its mission is to preserve and interpret the cultural and natural history of Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry. We invite you to explore this rich, varied history at the Museum, Heyward-Washington and Joseph Manigault houses. All are located downtown, in America's Most Historic City.

Reviewed by
Nicole Z.

September 14, 2024

I really enjoyed this museum! It's my first time in Charleston, and I wanted to learn more about the history of Charleston. This museum had great exhibits about the city's history with the... Read more

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Carolyn C.

September 08, 2024

BURR! Bring a coverup of some sort. It was freezing inside! My family spent about two hours wandering around the two floors of The Charleston Museum. There was a lot to see, read and take... Read more

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Justin J.

June 01, 2024

OK museum. Took me and my 3 kids about an hour to go through, without reading much of the stuff. Focus very specifically on local history. Cost $39 for me and the kids (ages 16, 12, and 10). For... Read more

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