Garden Club of Charleston Holiday Decorations at the Joseph Manigault House

December 2 - 27

Annually, the Garden Club of Charleston uses this magnificent antebellum house as a backdrop for their creative holiday arrangements, using plant material that would have been available in the Lowcountry during the first quarter of the 19th century.

The Joseph Manigault House, a National Landmark a was the first structure to be saved from demolition in Charleston’s budding preservation movement of the 1920s. The house is an exceptional example of Federal style architecture, showcasing a prominent spiral staircase in the central hall, and features historic objects from the Museum’s collections.

Joseph Manigault House: Monday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 to 5 pm (last tour begins at 4:30 pm)

FREE for Members and FREE with admission to the Joseph Manigault House.

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Winter Break Camp

December 19 - December 21

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

There’s snow-place like the Charleston Museum! Kick off your winter break with our half-day Museum Camp. Children will travel through time learning about history around the world while participating in STEAM-focused crafts, activities, and guided tours of the exhibits. All camps include crafts, activities, and admission to the Charleston Museum. Ages 6 to 11. Reservations required. Cancellations must be requested one week in advance for a refund minus $50 administration fee.

$45 Museum Members | $55 Non-Members per day

$125 Museum Members | $155 Non-Members for all three days.

For more information, call 843.722.2996 ext. 236.

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Holiday Workshop

Wednesday December 20

2:00 - 4:00 PM

SOLD OUT. Deck the halls at the Charleston Museum with our annual Holiday Workshop. Children can sip on hot chocolate and eat cookies as they create their own ornaments and decorations to take home or use to decorate the Little Heyward House in Kidstory. The decorations will be on view the month of December for all to enjoy. Suitable for all ages. Reservations required.

$10 Museum Members | $15 Non-Members

To be added to the waitlist or notified of future events, please call 843.722.2996 ext. 236.

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

Friday December 22

3:30 - 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 be on hand to share projects currently being worked on and to help identify your fossil finds.

FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum.

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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:

Museum and historic houses CLOSED

December 24 - 25

The Charleston Museum and our historic houses are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, so that staff may enjoy the holiday with family and friends. We resume regular hours on Tuesday, December 26. Come enjoy the holidays with us!

The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 to 5 pm

Heyward-Washington House: Monday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 to 5 pm (last tour begins at 4:15 pm)

Joseph Manigault House: Monday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 to 5 pm (last tour begins at 4:30 pm)

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Nighttime at the Museum 21+

Friday January 12

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Celebrate The Charleston Museum’s 251st birthday at 21+ Nighttime at the Museum…. a evening of fun and adventure exclusively for the adults! Explore the galleries after-hours and discover the spicier side of the Museum’s collections. Curators and special guests will be stationed throughout the galleries showcasing some of the less delicate, but highly-entertaining, themes not ordinarily experienced on a Museum visit.

Guests are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite character from history or animal creature from the Lowcountry’s natural environment and beyond. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be awarded for best costumes.

Open bar, reception and an evening of historical fun included in ticket price. This event will sell out, so get your tickets today!

$65 Museum Member | $80 Non-Member

$120 Museum Member Couple | $150 Non-Member Couple

Register online or call 843.722.2996 ext. 235

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