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The Historic Textiles Gallery will be closed June 5-16 as we prepare Part II of our 250th Anniversary exhibit. The Loeblein Silver Gallery -- where Eliza Lucas Pinckney's gown is on display -- will remain open.

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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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Nighttime at the Museum

06/02/2023

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

An evening of adventure awaits you at Nighttime at the Museum!  Watch the past come alive as you explore the galleries after-hours with your flashlight. Discover figures from history, special...

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Nature Trailers Summer Camp at the Dill Sanctuary

06/05/2023 - 06/09/2023

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: A Legacy in Silk

06/07/2023

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Discover the story of the girl who helped to bring indigo to Charleston. Enjoy the rare opportunity to view Eliza's gown and some of her personal belongings. Kid Tours is...

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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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Nature Trailers Summer Camp at the Dill Sanctuary

06/12/2023 - 06/16/2023

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: Alligators, Crocodiles–Oh My!

06/14/2023

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Alligators and crocodiles have called the Lowcountry home for millions of years. Discover the remains of a crocodile that lived over 50 million years ago, and compare this creature to...

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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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Nature Trailers Summer Camp at the Dill Sanctuary

06/19/2023 - 06/23/2023

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: Museum Treasure

06/21/2023

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Throughout history, people have been obsessed with gold, silver, and jewels. Embark on a guided treasure hunt in the Museum to find all that sparkles and shines, and create your...

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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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Nature Trailers Summer Camp at the Dill Sanctuary

06/26/2023 - 06/30/2023

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: Feathered Giants

06/28/2023

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Did you know that the fossilized remains of the world's largest flying bird were found at the Charleston Airport? See fossils and skeletons of some of the largest birds in the...

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Nature Trailers Summer Camp at the Dill Sanctuary July 3, 5-7

07/03/2023 - 07/07/2023

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: Fantastic Flags

07/05/2023

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Celebrate Independence Day by exploring the importance of flags and what they represent. Flags were used in war, identification, and even to communicate. Design your own flag to fly at...

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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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Kid Tours: Say Cheese!

07/12/2023

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Today, you can snap a photo and see it immediately, but that has not always been the case! Explore how photography has changed from the time of the Civil War...

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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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