Charleston Museum Charleston Couture Exhibit

Charleston Museum Geometric Quilts Exhibit

Charleston Museum Seasonal Summer Exhibit

Charleston Museum lowcountry embroidery sampler Exhibit

America's First Museum

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 and its two National Historic Landmark houses. All are located downtown, in America's Most Historic City. (learn more)

Toddler Day - Sesame Street Fun

Don’t be a grouch, come to the Museum to make a big bird mask and more. These classes are designed for toddlers (18 months - 3 years) and a parent, grandparent, or friend to play and explore in T... (learn more)

Nighttime at the Museum

Have you ever wondered what happens at The Charleston Museum at night after we all go home? Celebrate the end of the school year with your family at our annual Nighttime at the Museum and find out ... (learn more)

Kid Tours: Under the Sea

See sea shells, a squid, and skate eggs as we explore what is under the sea. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years.... (learn more)

Introduction to Fixing Knitting Mistakes

Kick off World Wide Knit in Public Day with a one-hour class aimed at learning how to fix the four most common knitting mistakes: dropped stitches, holes in t... (learn more)