Lovely & Lethal: Killer Fashions from the Collection

09/28/2024 - 04/20/2025

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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...

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Museum and its historic houses OPEN

01/20/2025

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Charleston Museum and its historic houses are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.   The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 to 5...

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Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson

01/24/2025

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join 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...

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Weave Here, Weave There, Weave Anywhere!

01/25/2025

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Weaving is not an indoor sport, it can go anywhere!  Band weaving goes back thousands of years because there are so many uses. Participants will spend the workshop learning to weave...

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Special Tour of new exhibition, Beyond the Ashes: The Lowcountry’s New Beginnings, with Director Carl Borick

01/30/2025

3:30 pm

Join the Charleston Museum for an exclusive tour of its newest permanent exhibition, Beyond the Ashes: The Lowcountry’s New Beginnings. This new exhibit reflects the political and social changes that took place...

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Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson

01/31/2025

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join 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...

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STEAM Saturday: For the Birds

02/08/2025

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Take off on an adventure into the wonderful world of birds! Create your own bird, design and build a nest, and learn all about bird beaks! STEAM Saturday is a...

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HiSTORY in the Galleries: Robert Smalls

02/12/2025

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Hear the story of Robert Smalls in this brand-new program suited for ages 2 to 4! Join Museum Educators in the galleries of The Charleston Museum as they read stories...

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Teen Homeschool History: Lovely & Lethal

02/14/2025

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Explore our exhibit, Lovely & Lethal, where fashion turns fatal. Discover the sometimes-deadly consequences of style, discuss current deadly fashion choices, and brainstorm ideas to change how we perceive and...

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Homeschool History Day: Lovely & Lethal

02/20/2025

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Embark on a guided tour of Lovely and Lethal—an exhibit that gives “if looks could kill” a whole new meaning! See deadly clothing and cosmetics and learn about the downsides...

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2025 Annual Oyster Roast at the Dill Sanctuary

02/22/2025

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us on February 22 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm for The Charleston Museum’s 2025 Annual Oyster Roast!  Enjoy an incredible view of the Stono River at the Dill Sanctuary...

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HiSTORY in the Galleries: Dinosaurs

03/05/2025

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Listen to a story about dinosaurs surrounded by fossils! Join Museum Educators in the galleries of The Charleston Museum as they read stories about the cultural and natural history of...

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STEAM Saturday: Revolutionary Charleston

03/08/2025

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Discover the science of the Revolutionary War! Design and build your own mini fort, learn about the chemistry of war, and discover how a cannon actually fires. STEAM Saturday is...

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Teen Homeschool History Day: Perspectives of the Revolutionary War

03/14/2025

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Discover the roles South Carolinians played in the Revolutionary War and the experiences of those fighting, surviving, and thriving during the war. Explore haversacks filled with artifacts, replicas, documents, and...

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Homeschool History Day: Natural Disasters

03/20/2025

10:00 am - 11:00 am

It’s time to shake, rattle, and roll as we learn about natural disasters in the Lowcountry! See if you have what it takes to build a structure that can survive...

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Nature Trailers Summer Camp at the Dill Sanctuary

06/02/2025 - 06/06/2025

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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...

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Nature Trailers Summer Camp at the Dill Sanctuary

06/09/2025 - 06/13/2025

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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...

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Nature Trailers Summer Camp at the Dill Sanctuary

06/16/2025 - 06/20/2025

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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...

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Nature Trailers Summer Camp at the Dill Sanctuary

06/23/2025 - 06/27/2025

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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...

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Museum Camp

07/28/2025 - 08/01/2025

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Travel 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...

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Museum Camp

08/04/2025 - 08/08/2025

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Travel 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...

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