Quilting has always been a means of creative expression, uniting color and pattern to form an object of purpose. Just as paint on canvas functions, the fabric pieces often work...
View EventJoin the Charleston Museum on Thursday May 2nd at 6:00 pm for a new event at the Dill Sanctuary. Enjoy an incredible view of the Stono River and watch the...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...
View EventThe Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary is a 580 acre wild preserve located along the Stono River that is home to a wide array of birdlife. A six acre wildlife pond with three...
View EventJoin local artist Kristy Bishop as she leads an introductory workshop on dyeing with indigo at the Dill Sanctuary! Participants will have the chance to learn about the history of...
View EventGuests are invited to join the Charleston Museum for a brand-new cocktail series to explore a range of spirits and wine. On May 7th, join Taneka Reeves and Johnny Caldwell...
View EventJoin Carl P. Borick, Director of The Charleston Museum and author of A Gallant Defense: The Siege of Charleston, 1780, as he leads a tour to some of the key points related to...
View EventHear the tales of the legendary pirates connected to Charleston, and learn about the democratic principles these outlaws followed. Work with shipmates to create a Code of Conduct and decide...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...
View EventJoin local artisan 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. Edwards-Hammond comes from a...
View EventTravel back in time to the colonial days of Charles Towne. Play the Colonial Charles Towne Game of Life to learn what daily life was like in the city. Try...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...
View EventExperience The Art of Abstraction: Modernism in Quilting, currently on exhibit in the Historic Textiles Gallery, through self-guided drawing in a relaxed drop-in sketching session. Presented alongside modern works from...
View EventThe beautiful formal garden located behind the Joseph Manigault House has been maintained by the Garden Club of Charleston since 1949. The garden is designed to reflect what might have...
View EventA cat burglar has slipped into the Charleston Museum and stolen one of the most valuable artifacts in the collection. Develop skills used by crime scene investigators—such as DNA extraction,...
View EventThe Charleston Museum and its historic houses are open on Memorial Day. The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 to 5 pm Heyward-Washington House:...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...
View EventSurround yourself with nature at The Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife sanctuary located on James Island along the Stono River. Campers get down and dirty exploring a marsh...
View EventThe Charleston Museum is crazy for quilts! Enjoy a tour of our latest Historic Textiles exhibit, The Art of Abstraction: Modernism in Quilting. Quilts are a work of art and...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...
View EventJune 8: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm and June 9: 9:30 – 11:30 am. In this two day workshop, fiber artist Kristy Bishop will teach participants how to print on...
View EventSurround yourself with nature at The Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife sanctuary located on James Island along the Stono River. Campers get down and dirty exploring a marsh...
View EventHave you ever found a gigantic shark tooth in the marsh or at the beach? It probably belonged to a megalodon! Learn about this gigantic prehistoric shark and create your...
View EventLights! Camera! Action! An evening of adventure awaits you at Nighttime at the Museum: Night at the Movies! Stop for pictures on the red carpet, then dive into history as...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...
View EventSurround yourself with nature at The Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife sanctuary located on James Island along the Stono River. Campers get down and dirty exploring a marsh...
View EventBugs come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns! Learn about the beautiful bugs in the Charleston Museum’s collections and design your own beautiful bug buddy! Kid Tours is a...
View EventGuests are invited to join the Charleston Museum for a brand-new cocktail series to explore a range of spirits and wine. For the second installment in the series, join Museum Curators...
View EventJoin Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman and Curator of History Chad Stewart for a talk on the upcoming permanent gallery expansion in Fall of 2024. The talk will use...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...
View EventJoin Quilter Artist and Keeper of the Culture, Cookie Washington for a Gullah Rag Rug class. Washington will provide an interactive demonstration of Rag Rug technique honoring Gullah artist Sharon...
View EventSurround yourself with nature at The Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife sanctuary located on James Island along the Stono River. Campers get down and dirty exploring a marsh...
View EventLearn the reason for the season—Carolina Day! Discover why June 28th is so important to South Carolinians and how it impacted the American Revolution. Design your own flag to commemorate...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...
View EventExperience The Art of Abstraction: Modernism in Quilting, currently on exhibit in the Historic Textiles Gallery, through self-guided drawing in a relaxed drop-in sketching session. Presented alongside modern works from...
View EventLearn the science behind gun powder and discover its use in cannons, ammunition, and even fireworks! Make your own (non-exploding) firecracker to take home. Kid Tours is a series designed...
View EventThe Charleston Museum and our historic houses are open on Independence Day. The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 to 5 pm Heyward-Washington House:...
View EventSnakes, turtles, and alligators—what’s not to love?! Explore remarkable reptiles from the collection of the Charleston Museum, and craft your own silly snake! Kid Tours is a series designed to...
View EventJoin Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman for an exclusive behind the scenes tour in the museum's storeroom! This evening session will be about exploring quilts, their makers, and how...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...
View EventJoin local artisan 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. Edwards-Hammond comes from a...
View EventArchaeologists don’t just dig, some can dive! Learn about underwater archaeology and the story of the H.L Hunley. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection...
View EventGuests are invited to join the Charleston Museum for a brand-new cocktail series to explore a range of spirits and wine. For the final installment in the series, join Museum Curators...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...
View EventMillions of years ago, whales lived on land! Discover the changes whales have undergone and meet some of the whales in the Museum’s whale-y cool natural history collection. Make your...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...
View EventJoin Pretty Lil Garden for a Succulent Terrarium plant class and make your very own terrarium to bring home. Your registration includes an all-inclusive terrarium build. All supplies including glassware, succulents and...
View EventExperience The Art of Abstraction: Modernism in Quilting, currently on exhibit in the Historic Textiles Gallery, through self-guided drawing in a relaxed drop-in sketching session. Presented alongside modern works from...
View EventTravel back in time to learn about creatures, customs, and cultures throughout history. Campers ages 6 - 11 are invited to explore the collections of The Charleston Museum to learn...
View EventSTEAM Explorers Camp is a summer adventure camp with a week full of surprises. Campers will have a STEAM-tastic time as they experience a taste of all that STEAM Camp offers. Campers will safely conduct experiments...
View EventCarolina Gold is not actual gold—it’s rice! Learn all about this important cash crop. Create art with rice, use a mortar and pestle to remove rice shells, and explore how...
View EventTravel back in time to learn about creatures, customs, and cultures throughout history. Campers ages 6 - 11 are invited to explore the collections of The Charleston Museum to learn...
View EventSTEAM Explorers Camp is a summer adventure camp with a week full of surprises. Campers will have a STEAM-tastic time as they experience a taste of all that STEAM Camp offers. Campers will safely conduct experiments...
View EventExperience The Art of Abstraction: Modernism in Quilting, currently on exhibit in the Historic Textiles Gallery, through self-guided drawing in a relaxed drop-in sketching session. Presented alongside modern works from...
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