The Art of Abstraction: Modernism in Quilting

01/20/2024 - 09/15/2024

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Quilting has always been a means of creative expression, uniting color and pattern to form an object of purpose. Just as paint on canvas functions, the fabric pieces often work...

View Event

Easter: Museum and its Historic Houses CLOSED

03/31/2024

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Charleston Museum and its Historic Houses are closed on Easter.  We resume regular hours on the Monday, April 1.  The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5...

View Event

Beachcombers Workshop

04/02/2024

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Have you ever discovered something on the beach and said, "What is that?!”? At the Beachcombers Workshop, you will have the chance to learn about some of these treasures of...

View Event

Entomophiles Workshop

04/03/2024

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Calling all bug lovers! Join us at the Dill Sanctuary to learn all about creepy crawlies. Search for insects on a guided bug hunt, craft a glow-in-the-dark firefly, and learn...

View Event

Naturalists Workshop

04/04/2024

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Would you rather be outside than stuck inside all day? Then you might just be a naturalist! Join us at the Dill Sanctuary for an outdoorsy adventure! Act as a...

View Event

Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

04/05/2024

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...

View Event

Educator Professional Development: Life in the Saltmarsh

04/08/2024

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Discover the Dill Sanctuary! Explore on a guided Marsh Walk highlighting the unique and valuable saltmarsh and maritime forest ecosystems. Come face to face with creatures adapted to life in...

View Event

Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

04/12/2024

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...

View Event

Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

04/19/2024

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...

View Event

From Birds to Batteries: An In-depth Ecology and Historical Walking Tour of Battery Pringle

04/20/2024

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Representing the largest area of privately protected land on James Island, the Dill Sanctuary is a 580-acre wildlife refuge rich in historic features. A microcosm of Lowcountry cultural history and...

View Event

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

04/21/2024

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,...

View Event

The Charleston Museum on the Go: Family Fun Earth Day!

04/21/2024

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Charleston Museum is hitting the road! Join us at Holy City Brewing for crafts celebrating Earth Day! Design a seed mosaic, decorate a mini flower pot, and create a...

View Event

Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

04/26/2024

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...

View Event

Bundle and Ice Dyeing with Local Artist Daisy McClellan

04/27/2024

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join local artist Daisy McClellan for her workshop, Exploring Color through Bundle and Ice Dyeing. In this class you’ll learn two dying techniques, one hot and one cold. Starting with...

View Event

Sunset on the Stono: A Special Event at the Dill Sanctuary

05/02/2024 - 05/04/2024

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join the Charleston Museum on Thursday May 2nd at 6:00 pm for a new event at the Dill Sanctuary.  Enjoy an incredible view of the Stono River and watch the...

View Event

Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

05/03/2024

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...

View Event

Birding Walk with the Charleston Natural History Society at the Dill Sanctuary

05/04/2024

9:00 am - 10:30 am

The Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary is a 580 acre wild preserve located along the Stono River that is home to a wide array of birdlife.  A six acre wildlife pond with three...

View Event

Indigo Dyeing Workshop with Local Artist Kristy Bishop

05/04/2024

9:30 am - 12:30 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...

View Event

Historic Cocktail and Spirits Series: Tequila and Mezcal with the Cocktail Bandits

05/07/2024

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Guests are invited to join the Charleston Museum for a brand-new cocktail series to explore a range of spirits and wine.  On May 7th, join Taneka Reeves and Johnny Caldwell...

View Event

Revolutionary War Siege Lines Walking Tour with Director Carl Borick

05/09/2024

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Join Carl P. Borick, Director of The Charleston Museum and author of A Gallant Defense: The Siege of Charleston, 1780, as he leads a tour to some of the key points related to...

View Event
1 2