***Heyward-Washington House Update***
We are currently undergoing replacement of HVAC equipment at the Heyward-Washington House, and the house will be closed until the project is completed. The Museum and Joseph Manigault are currently OPEN regular operating hours. Please contact the Museum at 843-722-2996 with any questions. Thank you for your patience during this important project.

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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Kid Tours: Fabulous Fashion

06/25/2025

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Jump 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...

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Historic Cocktail and Spirits Series: Wine Tasting with Love & Bunches

06/26/2025

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Guests 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...

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Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson

06/27/2025

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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Gullah Rag Rug Workshop with Quilter Artist and Designer Cookie Washington

06/28/2025

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join 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...

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Kid Tours: Eager Eagle

07/02/2025

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Let 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...

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Independence Day: Museum and its historic houses OPEN

07/04/2025

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The 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:...

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Kid Tours: Under Siege!

07/09/2025

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

In 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...

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Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop

07/12/2025

9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Join 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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Kid Tours: Mighty Mammals

07/16/2025

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Large 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!...

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Exclusive Storeroom Tour: Swimsuits and Sunglasses

07/17/2025

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Splash 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...

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Kid Tours: Crafting Clay

07/23/2025

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Learn 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...

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Adult Hands-on History: Archaeology Edition

07/24/2025

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Experience 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...

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Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson

07/25/2025

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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Sketching Workshop: Fashion Illustrations with Local Artist Jennifer York

07/26/2025

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join 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...

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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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Bricks 4 Kidz Camp

07/28/2025 - 08/01/2025

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Let 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...

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Kid Tours: Beach Buddies

07/30/2025

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

It 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...

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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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Bricks 4 Kidz Camp

08/04/2025 - 08/08/2025

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Let 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...

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Storeroom Tour: Picnics

08/14/2025

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join 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...

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Labor Day: Museum and its historic houses OPEN

09/01/2025

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The 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...

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Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop

09/06/2025

9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Join 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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Indigo Dyeing Workshop with Local Artist Kristy Bishop

09/20/2025

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join 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...

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Screen Printing Clay Resist & Indigo Workshop with Local Artist Kristy Bishop

10/18/2025

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

In 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...

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Indigo Dyeing Workshop with Local Artist Kristy Bishop

11/08/2025

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join 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...

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Thanksgiving Day: Museum and its historic houses CLOSED

11/27/2025

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The 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...

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Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop

12/06/2025

9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Join 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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