Surround 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 EventDid you know that humans have the same number of vertebrae as a giraffe? Or that sharks have no bones at all? Learn all about what lies underneath fur, skin,...
View EventJoin Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. He will be on hand to share projects currently...
View EventJoin the Museum quarterly for Reimagined Fashion Designer Talks, where Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman will provide a tour of Reimagined Fashion: Creations of the Future Past, and facilitate Q+A...
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 EventJump into style with a guided tour of Reimagined Fashion: Creations of the Future Past and design your own looks inspired by history! Kid Tours is a series designed to...
View EventGuests are invited to join the Charleston Museum for a cocktail series to explore a range of spirits and wine. For the first installment in the series, join Museum Curators and...
View EventJoin Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. He will be on hand to share projects currently...
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 EventLet freedom fly! Start Independence Day celebrations early by learning about America’s bird: the Bald Eagle. Discover these amazing birds of prey and find out what bird almost became America’s...
View EventThe Charleston Museum and its 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 EventIn 1781, the city of Charleston was engaged in the longest battle of the Revolutionary War. Learn what happened during the Siege of Charleston and discover how to fire a...
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 EventLarge mammals like elk and bison used to inhabit this area; now smaller mammals like possum, raccoons, and rabbits make it home. Learn about the magnificent mammals of the Lowcountry!...
View EventSplash into history with a behind the scenes tour of swimsuits and sunglasses from the Historic Textiles collection with Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman. You'll have a chance to...
View EventLearn about the life of enslaved potter Dave Drake! Read the poetry he inscribed on the pottery he made and craft clay creations inspired by his work. Kid Tours is...
View EventExperience an unforgettable evening at the Charleston Museum with a brand-new, exclusive after-hours event: Adult Hands-on History! Adult Hands-on History is an exclusive time for grown-ups who are still kids at heart...
View EventJoin Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. He will be on hand to share projects currently...
View EventJoin local artist Jennifer York for an introduction to sketching workshop at the Charleston Museum. Using items from the Museum’s collection as inspiration, York will teach sketching from direct observation in...
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 EventLet your child make the most of summer break with our Bricks 4 Kidz camps! Inspired by the idea of edutainment, our unique camps build a strong interest in STEAM...
View EventIt is a sea star or a starfish? Where do shells come from? Do sharks have dentists? Is a sand dollar really worth a dollar? Get the answers to these...
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 EventLet your child make the most of summer break with our Bricks 4 Kidz camps! Inspired by the idea of edutainment, our unique camps build a strong interest in STEAM...
View EventJoin us in the storeroom as we explore summer fashions suitable for picnics, and learn more about how Lowcountry residents have always taken advantage of the beautiful weather here to...
View EventThe Charleston Museum and its historic houses are open regular hours on Labor Day. Come enjoy your holiday weekend with us! The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday 9 am to...
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 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 this...
View EventIn this workshop participants will learn how to combine screen printing using a clay paste and indigo. Charleston fiber artist Kristy Bishop will demo how to make the clay paste, pulling a...
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 this...
View EventThe Charleston Museum and its historic houses are closed Thanksgiving Day, so that staff may enjoy the holiday with family and friends. We resume regular hours on the Friday, November...
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...
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