Beginning March 18, The Charleston Museum will be undergoing major repairs to its HVAC system. As a result, the Museum may be closed some afternoons due to the temperature in the building. Our historic houses will remain open during this time. Please check our website or call 843-722-2996 for daily updates.

Upcoming Exhibit

Lovely & Lethal: Killer Fashions from the Collection

September 28, 2024 - April 20, 2025 | Textile Gallery

Are these pieces à la mode or just macabre? Discover the consequences of style, from accessories made out of now extinct animals to clothing that could kill. We hope to see you in the Historic Textiles Gallery to view these object oddities showcasing fearsome fashions, sinister styles, and terrifying trends.

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Upcoming Exhibit

Reimagined Fashion: Creations of the Future Past

May 3, 2025–⁠January 18, 2026 | Textile Gallery

In this exhibit, objects from the collection will serve as inspiration for a group of local designers. In collaboration with fashion stylist, Andrea Serrano, we are so excited to pair examples of historic artistry alongside new works in an exhibition that honors the talent in our artistic community. The rich visual legacy of our past will ignite the creative minds shaping our future.

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Upcoming Exhibit

Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775-1783

January 31, 2026 - September 2026 | Textile Gallery

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, join us in the Historic Textiles Gallery for a special exhibit on Revolutionary War history and 18th century material culture in the Lowcountry.

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Upcoming Exhibit

Beyond the Ashes: The Lowcountry’s New Beginnings

Opening: TBD

The exhibit will cover topics such as the political and social changes that took place in the wake of the Civil War, the Jim Crow Era, the Earthquake of 1886, the Charleston Renaissance, the transformation of Charleston in the 20th century, the impact of the World Wars on the area, and the local Civil Rights struggle.

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