Explore Charleston in Sports: A Photographic History, 1890s-1960s on view in the Lowcountry Image Gallery until December 18, 2022. EFFECTIVE MAY 3, 2022: The Museum follows CDC guidelines with respect to...
View EventDon't miss the opportunity to explore Chintz: A Quilted History on view in the Lowcountry Image Gallery. EFFECTIVE MAY 3, 2022: The Museum follows CDC guidelines with respect to mask wearing. ...
View EventJoin us for the annual Dill Day for homeschoolers to explore the Museum's wildlife sanctuary located on James Island. The Dill Sanctuary is rich in historical features and home to...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History on Fridays from 2 to 4 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. Gibson will be on hand to share projects he...
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 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 EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History on Fridays from 2 to 4 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. Gibson will be on hand to share projects he...
View EventEnjoy birdwatching with binoculars on a trail walk through the Dill Sanctuary. Create a bird house and special treats to attract our feathered friends to your garden. Discovery Day is...
View EventGet a chance to see creepy crawlies from our collection and create your own critters to take home. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History on Fridays from 2 to 4 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. Gibson will be on hand to share projects he...
View EventAn evening of adventure awaits you at Nighttime at the Museum! Explore the galleries after-hours with your flashlight and discover characters from the past. Enjoy special displays, craft activities and...
View EventIn 1863 the Confederate earthworks, Batteries Pringle and Tynes, were constructed by enslaved people and soldiers to serve as part of General P.G.T. Beauregard's "New Lines." Hurriedly constructed, both served...
View EventGet down and dirty exploring creatures of the marsh and tracking animals along the trail at The Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife sanctuary located on James Island along...
View EventPaint your own tea cup and saucer while viewing unusual tea pots and tea cups from the Museum's collection. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our...
View EventJoin Curator of Historic Textiles, Virginia Theerman, for an in depth tour of the Museum's current historic textiles exhibit, Chintz: A Quilted History. Learn why these cotton textiles that were hand...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History on Fridays from 2 to 4 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. Gibson will be on hand to share projects he...
View EventGet down and dirty exploring creatures of the marsh and tracking animals along the trail at The Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife sanctuary located on James Island along...
View EventFeathers, felt, veils, and satin - head into the Museum to discover different types of hats and design a ball cap. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts...
View EventJoin Chief of Collections Jennifer McCormick and Curator of History Chad Stewart for an exclusive tour of the furniture collection within the Heyward-Washington House. Go behind the ropes for a...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History on Fridays from 2 to 4 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. Gibson will be on hand to share projects he...
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...
View EventGet down and dirty exploring creatures of the marsh and tracking animals along the trail at The Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife sanctuary located on James Island along...
View EventExplore the fantastic and versatile dye indigo! Campers will learn about the Lowcountry history of indigo, its impact worldwide, and the science of vat dyeing. The magic of this dye...
View EventGo ape at the Charleston Museum and see monkeys from our collection including the Howler and a Macaque. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History on Fridays from 2 to 4 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. Gibson will be on hand to share projects he...
View EventGet down and dirty exploring creatures of the marsh and tracking animals along the trail at The Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife sanctuary located on James Island along...
View EventWhat’s that smell? Learn about pluff mud and the creatures who make it home. Use mud to creature sculptures and to paint. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight...
View EventGet down and dirty exploring creatures of the marsh and tracking animals along the trail at The Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife sanctuary located on James Island along...
View EventThis summer camp is for the textile lover. Campers will spend the week learning the basics of weaving, spool knitting, hand sewing, dyeing and printing on fabric. Combining these techniques,...
View EventLearn the science behind explosives and explore cannons, ammunition, and weapons from the Museum's collection. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History on Fridays from 2 to 4 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. Gibson will be on hand to share projects he...
View EventExplore the Museum's latest Lowcountry Image Gallery exhibit sporting photos of children of all ages playing sports – football, baseball, basketball, tennis, golf, and more. Kid Tours is a series...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History on Fridays from 2 to 4 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. Gibson will be on hand to share projects he...
View EventCan you imagine what life was like before air conditioning? Examine items from the Charleston Museum to learn more about how people survive summer in the Lowcountry. Kid Tours is...
View EventJoin Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman for an exclusive, in-depth tour of the Museum’s collection of summer fashions. Go behind the scenes in the Museum’s storeroom and get an...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History on Fridays from 2 to 4 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. Gibson will be on hand to share projects he...
View EventOver 300 years ago Blackbeard blockaded the port of Charleston. Learn this pirate tale and others as we explore the Golden Age of Piracy. Come ready to join the crew...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History on Fridays from 2 to 4 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. Gibson will be on hand to share projects he...
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 EventThis camp is full of surprises with a taste of STEAM lessons. Learn about physical and chemical reactions with cool experiments. Program a robot to follow an obstacle course. Make...
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 EventThis camp is full of surprises with a taste of STEAM lessons. Learn about physical and chemical reactions with cool experiments. Program a robot to follow an obstacle course. Make...
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