The Charleston Museum

Get struck by cupid’s arrow and fall in love with The Charleston Museum! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special date night, a friends’ night, or treat yourself to a night out.  Visit the Museum for special after-hours access to the galleries and enjoy small bites and refreshments in the Main Lobby.  Reservations required.  Admission included in ticket price. $25 Museum Member | $40 Non-Member $45 Museum Member Couple | $75 Non-Member Couple Register online or call 843.722.2996 ext. 235

The Charleston Museum

How does a walrus stay warm in freezing waters? What makes a musk ox so musky? Come learn about these animals and their amazing adaptations to live in the coldest environments. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years.  Kid Tours meet the first Wednesday during the months of August to May at 3:30 PM. This program includes a tour highlighting the weekly theme and an engaging craft project or educational activity. FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum. 

The Charleston Museum

The celebrations continue as one of the oldest museums in the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary. The Charleston Museum will host special events and exhibits starting Thursday and through the weekend. Founded in 1773, the Charleston Museum is commonly called “America’s First Museum.”. Friday,...

The Charleston Museum

HOLY CITY SINNER — The Charleston Museum has announced its 250th-anniversary exhibit, America’s First Museum: 250 Years of Collecting, Preserving, and Educating. The collection celebrates the natural and cultural history of the South Carolina Lowcountry and currently includes over 2.4 million objects. Part one of America’s First Museum:...

The Charleston Museum

🎄KID'S WORKSHOP: Deck the halls at the Charleston Museum with our annual Holiday Workshop! Children can sip on hot chocolate and eat yummy cookies as they decorate the little Heyward-Washington House in the Kidstory exhibit. Create ornaments and decorations to take home and to adorn the exhibit. The decorations done by the children will be on view the month of December for all to enjoy! Reservations are required, so make yours now at the link below! $10 Museum Members | $15 Non-Members

The Charleston Museum

Advent Wreath Workshop with Local Floral Designer & Master Certified Florist, Pia Geraghty on November 26, 10-12PM.  Join European Master Certified florist Pia Geraghty as she leads a floral design class at The Charleston Museum!  Participants will have the chance to craft a breathtaking Advent wreath.  Under the direction of Geraghty, participants will bind a straw wreath with fresh winter greens and preserved botanicals.  This workshop will include a brief educational introduction on the historical, botanical, and professional aspects of floral design followed by a demonstration and personalized instruction. All materials and instruction provided in this workshop.  Space is limited. Reservations required.  $155/Museum Members, $185/Non-Members.  For more information and to register, call 843-722-2996 ext. 235 or visit www.charlestonmuseum.org

The Charleston Museum

The Charleston Museum Shares Their Fall Event Schedule

The Charleston Museum

Easter Eggstravaganza: Get egg-cited with craft making at The Charleston Museum followed by an Easter egg hunt in the garden of the Joseph Manigault House. Crafts will be outside and egg hunt will begin at 10:30 am.

The Charleston Museum

💚SWEETGRASS BASKET WORKSHOP: Have you ever wanted to learn the art of sweetgrass basket weaving? Join Sarah Edwards-Hammond for in-depth instruction on sweetgrass basketry, which has been an integral part of the Lowcountry’s Gullah Geechee community since the 17th century. After learning about the history of the craft, you can use your knowledge to weave your own sweetgrass basket, guided by Edwards-Hammond! Tickets are $75 for museum members and $105 for non-members.

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NOW OPEN: A new gallery called "Lowcountry in Living Color" features black and white photographs that were colorized using artificial intelligence. It will show historical photographs that represent a variety of themes, subjects and locations from the Charleston area. According to the museum, the AI used to colorize the photos helps show components of photos that are often overlooked.