THIS WEEK AT THE MUSEUM

Kid Tours: Lowcountry Safari

Wednesday July 26

3:30 - 4:30 pm

Journey through the Natural History Hall spotting creatures that live (or lived) in the Lowcountry. This safari will take you through time as you learn about animals that lived millions of years ago as well as animals that live here today. Keep your eyes peeled as you may even spot some exotic animals!

Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday during the months of June and July at 3:30 pm. This program includes a tour highlighting the weekly theme and an engaging craft project or educational activity.

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

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

Thursday July 27

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 the late twentieth century. Following the tour of Early Days gallery, guests will be led through the Museum’s special exhibit America’s First Museum: 250 Years of Collecting, Preserving, and Educating, Part 2, which will include a church pew made by enslaved hands measuring 20 feet in length, centuries old Archaic carved bone pins, a skull from the largest known flying bird and a couture Fortuny gown. Join Curator of History Chad Stewart for the story of the Museum’s history and take a closer look at some of its earliest objects.

This program is FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum. Reservations preferred.

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

Friday July 28

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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The Charleston Museum Summer Camp

July 31 - August 4

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Travel 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 about Ancient Egypt, dinosaurs, animals, pirates and other exciting adventures of the past!

Each camp includes crafts, activities, and admission to The Charleston Museum. This camp may be combined with Lowcountry Gifted Minds’ STEAM Explorers Camp for a full day of fun!

Reservations required. Cancellations must be requested one week in advance for a refund minus $50 administration fee. 

July 31 – August 4, Half Day – Museum Camp (9 am – 12 pm daily)

$170 Members | $220 Non-Members

July 31 – August 4, Full Day – Museum Camp combined with STEAM Explorers Camp with Lowcountry Gifted Minds (9 am – 4 pm daily)

$340 Members | $420 Non-Members

Register online or call 843.722.2996 ext. 236.

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STEAM Explorers Camp (Ages 6 -11)

July 31 - August 4

1:00 - 4:00 pm

STEAM Explorers Camp is a summer adventure camp with a week full of surprises. Campers will have a STEAM-tastic time as they experience a taste of all that STEAM Camp offers. Campers will safely conduct experiments using scientific tools. They will use technology and math to learn screen-free programming. Each day, they will complete engineering challenges utilizing various materials to discover, design, and build. Children will use their artistic and creative abilities to explore the natural world.

Certified teachers teach camp, helping our campers understand the science behind the Wow! Lowcountry Gifted Minds is a Charleston Choice Winner for Summer Camps! Don’t miss this Adventure. Be a STEAM Explorer! Ages 6 to 11. This camp can be combined with The Charleston Museum Summer Camp for a full day of fun!

Reservations required. Cancellations must be requested one week in advance for a refund minus $50 administration fee. 

July 31 – August 04, Half Day – STEAM Explorers Camp (1 – 4 pm daily)

$170 Members | $220 Non-Members

July 31 – August 04, Full Day – Museum Camp combined with STEAM Explorers Camp with Lowcountry Gifted Minds (9 am – 4 pm daily)

$340 Members | $420 Non-Members

Register online or call 843.722.2996 ext. 236.

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