Explore Charleston in Sports: A Photographic History, 1890s-1960s on view in the Lowcountry Image Gallery until December 18, 2022. EFFECTIVE August 1, 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 August 1, 2022: The Museum follows CDC guidelines with respect to mask wearing. ...
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 EventThe Museum’s Heyward-Washington House, built in 1772, is 250 years old. However, archaeological excavations at the property tell a much longer and varied tale, with evidence of two 18th century...
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 EventLearn the art of punch needle with local artist Daisy McClellan. While this traditional embroidery technique has been around for centuries, it has recently come back in a big and...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. Gibson will be on hand to share projects he...
View EventThe Charleston Museum and our Historic Houses are open regular hours on Labor Day. Come enjoy your holiday weekend with us! The Charleston Museum: 9 am to 5 pm Heyward-Washington...
View EventWhat is a mermaid's purse? Where does sand come from? Do sharks have dentists? Learn about all the weird and wonderful things you may find on the beach! Make your...
View EventJoin Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson for a close up look at parrots from the Museum’s ornithology collection. Learn about the interesting biology of these beautiful animals and what...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. Gibson will be on hand to share projects he...
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 EventJoin Pia Geraghty, European Master Certified florist, as she leads a floral design class at The Charleston Museum! Participants will have the chance to craft a beautiful fall wreath with...
View EventTravel back to Ancient Egypt to learn about daily life along the Nile River. Discover the steps of the mummification process, handle ancient artifacts, and dress like an Egyptian! Homeschool...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 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 Natural History Curator Matthew Gibson on a nature walk through The Charleston Museum's Dill Sanctuary, where you will get an in-depth look at the ecological diversity of the Lowcountry....
View EventJoin Curator of Historic Textiles, Virginia Theerman, as we kick off the Charleston Museum’s 2022 fall lecture series. Theerman will be speaking about one of the treasures of the Museum’s...
View EventJoin Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. Gibson will be on hand to share projects he...
View EventCharleston fiber artist, Kristy Bishop will lead workshop participants through the exciting world of natural dyes. We are surrounded by plants that may seem ordinary, but with some knowledge they...
View EventLeaves come in all shapes, sizes, and colors! Go on a nature walk to collect leaves, create leaf rubbings, make animals with leaves, and paint leaves to make a stamp....
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 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,...
View EventDid you know that humans have the same number of vertebrae as a giraffe? Or that sharks have no bones at all? Come see what lies underneath fur, skin, scales,...
View EventCome experience the largest area of privately protected land on James Island, The Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary! On October 8, the Museum invites the community to tour this precious landscape...
View EventIn celebration of the 250th anniversary of its founding in 1773, The Charleston Museum is pleased to announce the release of a special commemorative volume, published by the University of...
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 EventBecome an archaeologist for the day! Examine potsherds, glassware, bone, and metal to unlock the secrets of Charleston's past. This program will cover different types of archaeology as well as...
View EventLet's give them pumpkin to do! Little learners will paint mini pumpkins, make pumpkin sand art necklaces, practice motor skill weaving on a pumpkin mat, and go for a nature...
View EventJoin local artist Daisy McClellan for a relaxing Travel Candle Making Workshop developed for visitors and locals alike. In this class, you will learn how to make your very own...
View EventJoin Curator of Natural History, Matthew Gibson, as we continue The Charleston Museum's 2022 fall lecture series by taking an in depth look at the scientific pursuits of Dr. Gabriel...
View EventMummies, skeletons, bats, oh my! Kick off your Halloween celebrations with The Charleston Museum. Wear your eerie-sistible costumes and trick or treat through the Museum while learning about the spooky...
View EventIn this workshop participants will learn how to turn liquid natural dyes into their very own set of watercolors. Local artist Kristy Bishop will demonstrate the process of extracting color from...
View EventWrite a message in secret ink and try to decipher a coded letter! Learn about spies during the Revolution, the Civil War, and World War II. Kid Tours meet the...
View EventJoin Curator of History, Chad Stewart, for the final installment of The Charleston Museum's 2022 fall lecture series to explore the life and career of Charleston's most prominent colonial period clockmaker,...
View EventThis Veteran’s Day weekend, experience the Joseph Manigault House as it was while it served as a USO post during World War II. The house became a place for enlisted...
View EventStudents will be immersed in the daily life of South Carolina’s first inhabitants by examining the daily activities of Native American men, women, and children. Learn their methods of survival...
View EventIt’s turkey time! Turkeys are one of the many animals that call the Dill Sanctuary home. Learn all about these feathered friends and make your turkey art to take home....
View EventThe Charleston Museum and our 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 EventBeginning Friday, December 2, Charleston Museum Members will receive 30% OFF merchandise and 25% OFF publications in both the Museum and Heyward-Washington House Museum Stores. The Members’ Holiday Sale ends...
View EventJoin local artist Daisy McClellan at The Charleston Museum for a relaxing Holiday Candle Making Workshop with vintage vessels. Learn how to make your very own candles from beginning to...
View EventThe Charleston Museum and our historic houses will close at 1:30 pm on Christmas Eve, so that staff may enjoy the holiday with family and friends. Last Tour at the...
View EventThe Charleston Museum and our historic houses are closed on Christmas Day, so that staff may enjoy the holiday with family and friends. We resume regular hours on the Monday,...
View EventThe Charleston Museum and our Historic Houses are open on New Year's Day. Start your new year off with America's first museum! The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday 9 am...
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