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...
View EventIt’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...
View EventVisit the Heyward-Washington House in March and April for a unique opportunity to witness an archaeological field school and dig in action. Located in the garden behind the Heyward-Washington House,...
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 EventVisit the Heyward-Washington House in March and April for a unique opportunity to witness an archaeological field school and dig in action. Located in the garden behind the Heyward-Washington House,...
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 EventVisit the Heyward-Washington House in March and April for a unique opportunity to witness an archaeological field school and dig in action. Located in the garden behind the Heyward-Washington House,...
View EventVisit the Heyward-Washington House in March and April for a unique opportunity to witness an archaeological field school and dig in action. Located in the garden behind the Heyward-Washington House,...
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 EventOver 6 million Jewish men, women, and children were systematically murdered by the Nazi regime during World War II. Some survivors sought new homes with many settling in South Carolina...
View EventVisit the Heyward-Washington House in March and April for a unique opportunity to witness an archaeological field school and dig in action. Located in the garden behind the Heyward-Washington House,...
View EventVisit the Heyward-Washington House in March and April for a unique opportunity to witness an archaeological field school and dig in action. Located in the garden behind the Heyward-Washington House,...
View EventGet egg-cited to have a hoppy Spring! Join us at our 580-acre nature preserve, the Dill Sanctuary, for a morning of crafts and activities followed by an Easter Egg hunt....
View EventJoin us at the Dill Sanctuary to learn to paint a saltmarsh landscape with Museum Educator, Maggie Roof. Maggie is a professional artist and graduate of SCAD. Supplies, including easels...
View EventDig into geology! Learn all about the rock cycle and different types of rocks that make up our environment. Crack your own geode, discover rocks that glow, and test rocks...
View EventDiscover how the world went to war twice in less than 30 years. Learn about daily life for soldiers, discuss what caused each war, and experience how people at home...
View EventExplore the Dill Sanctuary on a guided Marsh Walk where you will learn all about the amazing Salt Marsh Ecosystem and the creatures that call it home. Dress for mess...
View EventLearn about the most damaging earthquake to shake the Southeast. Read accounts from survivors, see photographs of the aftermath, and design your own structure to survive the Museum’s earthquake tables....
View EventBecome an archaeologist for the day! Examine potsherds, glassware, bone, and metal to unlock the secrets of Charleston's past. Solve the puzzle of a broken object, conduct artifact analysis, and...
View EventVisit the Heyward-Washington House in March and April for a unique opportunity to witness an archaeological field school and dig in action. Located in the garden behind the Heyward-Washington House,...
View EventVisit the Heyward-Washington House in March and April for a unique opportunity to witness an archaeological field school and dig in action. Located in the garden behind the Heyward-Washington House,...
View EventThe Charleston Museum and its Historic Houses are closed on Easter. We resume regular hours on the Monday, April 21. The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5...
View EventAmputation is all you need…at least during the Civil War! Get hands-on (literally!) with medical technology and techniques used by the Union and Confederacy. Discover how photography changed the way...
View EventThe Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary is a 580 acre wildlife preserve located along the Stono River that is home to a wide array of birdlife. A six acre wildlife pond with three...
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 the Patriot defenses during the Siege of Charleston! Learn about the chemistry of gunpowder, design your own fort, and learn how to fire a cannon. Homeschool History Day programs...
View EventThe Charleston Museum and its historic houses are open on Memorial Day. The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 to 5 pm Heyward-Washington House:...
View EventExplore our newest exhibit, Reimagined Fashion, where modern designers have reimagined items from the collections. Using the collections pieces and the new designs, design your own look showcasing your interpretation...
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 EventJoin Quilter Artist and Keeper of the Culture, Cookie Washington for a Gullah Rag Rug Summer Camp geared for teens. Washington will provide an interactive demonstration of Rag Rug technique honoring...
View EventDiscover animals that lived in the Lowcountry millions of years ago—from crocodilians to giant birds to giant ground sloths and everything in between! Travel back in time to make friends...
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 EventIn 1960, after serving the community for 180 years the pharmacy at Meeting and Broad closed its doors and moved into the Charleston Museum. Explore the apothecary shop and compare...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
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