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America’s First Museum: 250 Years of Collecting, Preserving and Educating, Part 1

12/17/2022 - 06/04/2023

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Commemorating two and a half centuries since its founding and spanning nearly 4.6 billion years of history, we are pleased to present America’s First Museum: 250 Years of Collecting, Preserving, and...

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Eliza Lucas Pinckney: A Legacy in Silk

05/13/2023 - 07/09/2023

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

In honor of the Museum’s 250th anniversary, Eliza Lucas Pinckney’s gown will be exhibited in the Loeblein of Charleston Silver Gallery, along with some of her personal items. This c....

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Memorial Day: Museum and historic houses OPEN

05/29/2023

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Charleston Museum and our 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:...

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

06/09/2023

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...

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Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop

06/10/2023

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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Members-only Sneak Peek Curators Tour: America’s First Museum: 250 Years of Collecting, Preserving, and Educating Part 2

06/14/2023

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

On January 12, 2023 The Charleston Museum celebrated 250 years since its founding in 1773.  To commemorate this milestone, join us for a special highlight exhibit showcasing 250 years of the...

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

06/16/2023

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...

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America’s First Museum: 250 Years of Collecting, Preserving and Educating, Part 2

06/17/2023 - 01/07/2024

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Commemorating two and a half centuries since its founding and spanning nearly 4.6 billion years of history, we are pleased to present America’s First Museum: 250 Years of Collecting, Preserving, and...

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

06/23/2023

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

07/07/2023

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

07/14/2023

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...

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Curator Talk: Snakes in the Lowcountry with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson and Natural History Volunteer Makayla Peppin-Sherwood

07/20/2023

3:00 pm

Join Natural History volunteer Makayla Peppin-Sherwood and Natural History Curator Matthew Gibson in a belated celebration of World Snake Day where we will explore some of the various snake species found...

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

07/21/2023

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...

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Winged Wonders: Beetle Pinning and Preservation Workshop

07/22/2023

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join us to learn about the beauty of insects, scientific collections, and experience a hands-on demonstration from a real entomologist!  Each participant will learn how to pin and preserve their...

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Special 250th Early Days Gallery Tour with Curator of History Chad Stewart

07/27/2023

3:30 pm

Celebrate the Charleston Museum's 250th anniversary with a tour of the Museum’s earliest collections in the Early Days gallery, which reflects the Museum’s long history from its founding before the American Revolution to...

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

07/28/2023

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...

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