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The Charleston Museum

The Charleston Museum
360 Meeting Street
843-722-2996

Mission Statement:

To document and explain the natural and cultural history of Charleston and the South Carolina coastal region through the maintenance, improvement and expansion of collections documenting the natural forms and material culture of this region.


Upcoming Events at The Charleston Museum

Exhibition - Lovely and Lethal: Killer Fashions From the Collection

Monday, Nov 25, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Native American Knowledge Workshop

Monday, Nov 25, 2024 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Lovely and Lethal: Killer Fashions From the Collection

Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Teen Workshop: Archaeology

Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Lovely and Lethal: Killer Fashions From the Collection

Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Exhibition - Lovely and Lethal: Killer Fashions From the Collection

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Lovely and Lethal: Killer Fashions From the Collection

Friday, Nov 29, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Lovely and Lethal: Killer Fashions From the Collection

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Lovely and Lethal: Killer Fashions From the Collection

Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
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Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Lovely and Lethal: Killer Fashions From the Collection

Monday, Dec 2, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Lovely and Lethal: Killer Fashions From the Collection

Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Lovely and Lethal: Killer Fashions From the Collection

Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Lovely and Lethal: Killer Fashions From the Collection

Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Lovely and Lethal: Killer Fashions From the Collection

Friday, Dec 6, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Lovely and Lethal: Killer Fashions From the Collection

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Charleston, SC
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Recent News

Charleston's Museum Mile Presents Museum Mile Month - January 2025

During the month of January 2025, enjoy access to participating Museum Mile sites with the purchase of one low ticket price! With the Museum Mile Month pass, you can spend an entire month learning about Charleston's rich history and culture while…

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The Charleston Museum Newsletter - October 2024

OCTOBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS: October 4* - Paleontology Workshop October 4 - Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department October 5 - Community Day at the Dill Sanctuary October 8* - Discovery Day: Pluff Mud Party October…

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The Charleston Museum Newsletter - September 2024

September Calendar Of Events: September 5 - The Art of Abstraction lecture series: Sustainability and the Material World September 6 - Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department September 10* - Discovery Day: Bugging Out September 12* -…

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This Week At The Charleston Museum - July 22, 2024

Museum Camp July 29 - August 2 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…

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The Charleston Museum Newsletter - July 2024

July Calendar Of Events July 17 - Kid Tours: Sunken Sub July 18* - Historic Cocktail and Spirits Series: Beer Tasting Workshop with Holy City Brewing July 19 - Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department July 24 - Kid Tours: Wacky…

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This Week At The Charleston Museum - December 18, 2023

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…

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This Week At The Charleston Museum - December 11, 2023

Museum Store Members Holiday Sale December 2 - December 15 Beginning Saturday, December 2, Charleston Museum Members will receive 30% OFF merchandise and 25% OFF publications in both the Museum and Heyward-Washington House Museum stores. The…

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This Week At The Charleston Museum - December 7, 2023

Museum Store Members Holiday Sale December 2 - December 15 Beginning Saturday, December 2, Charleston Museum Members will receive 30% OFF merchandise and 25% OFF publications in both the Museum and Heyward-Washington House Museum stores. The…

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The Charleston Museum Newsletter - December 2023

DECEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS December 1 - Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department December 2-15 - Museum Store Members Holiday Sale December 2* - Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop December 2 - Holiday Decorations Celebration at the…

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Charleston's Museum Mile Presents Museum Mile Month: January 2024

During the month of January 2024, enjoy access to participating Museum Mile sites with the purchase of one low ticket price! With the Museum Mile Month pass, you can spend an entire month learning about Charleston's rich history and culture while…

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The Charleston Museum Happenings Newsletter - November 2023

NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS November 3 - Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department November 4* - Indigo Dyeing Workshop with Local Artist Kristy Bishop SOLD OUT November 7* - Election Day Workshop November 7* - Educator…

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The Charleston Museum Newsletter - October 2023

October 6 - Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department October 7* - Community Day at the Dill Sanctuary October 12* - Mad Hatter Party October 13 - Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department October 19* - Homeschool History…

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This Week At The Charleston Museum September 19, 2023

Homeschool History Day: Day at the Dill - Thursday September 21 10:00 - 11:00 am and 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Explore the Dill Sanctuary on a guided Marsh Walk where you will learn all about the amazing Salt Marsh Ecosystem and the creatures that call…

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The Charleston Museum News - September 11, 2023

Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department Friday September 15 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…

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The Charleston Museum Newsletter September 2023

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS September 4 - Labor Day: Museum and historic houses OPEN September 8 - Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department September 9* - In Defense of Charleston: A Tour of Battery Pringle with Chief of Collections…

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This Week At The Charleston Museum - August 28, 2023

Labor Day: Museum and historic houses OPEN September 4 The Charleston Museum and our historic houses are open regular hours on Labor Day. Come enjoy your holiday weekend with us! The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday…

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This Week At The Charleston Museum - August 7, 2023

Exclusive Society Members Tour: Giant Predators of the Ancient Atlantic Wednesday August 9 5:30 pm South Carolina has been home to an astounding array of giant marine animals over the past 70 million years including crocodiles, whales, and…

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The Charleston Museum Newsletter - August 2023

AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 31 - August 4* - The Charleston Museum Summer Camp July 31 - August 4* - STEAM Explorers Camp (Ages 6 – 11) August 4 - Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department August 7 - 11* - The Charleston…

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This Week At The Charleston Museum - July 24, 2023

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…

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The Charleston Museum News - july 3, 2023

JULY CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 3, 5-7* - Nature Trailers Summer Camp at the Dill Sanctuary July 4 - Independence Day: Museum and historic houses OPEN July 5 - Kids Tours: Fantastic Flags July 7 - Fossil Friday with the Natural…

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This Week At The Charleston Museum - July 3, 2023

THIS WEEK AT THE MUSEUM Independence Day: Museum and historic houses open Tuesday July 4 9:00 am - 5:00 pm The Charleston Museum and our historic houses are open on Independence Day. The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm,…

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This Week At The Charleston Museum - June 13, 2023

THIS WEEK AT THE MUSEUM Members-only Sneak Peek Curators Tour: America’s First Museum: 250 Years of Collecting, Preserving, and Educating, Part 2 Wednesday June 14 3:00 - 4:00 pm On January 12, 2023 The Charleston Museum celebrated…

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The Charleston Museum News - May 30, 2023

Nighttime at the Museum Friday June 2 6:00 - 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,…

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This Week At The Charleston Museum - May 22, 2023

Giants of the Sky: Charleston Museum Fossils Reveal the World’s Largest Bird with Dr. Daniel Ksepka of the Bruce Museum Wednesday May 24 6:00 pm Join Dr. Daniel Ksepka of the Bruce Museum for the final installment in the Charleston…

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The Charleston Museum This Week - May 15, 2023

THIS WEEK AT THE MUSEUM Exclusive Society Members Tour: Eliza Lucas Pinckney Exhibit with Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman Tuesday May 16 5:30 - 7:30 pm In honor of the Museum’s 250th anniversary, Eliza Lucas…

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The Charleston Museum Newsletter - May 2023

MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 2* - In the Footsteps of Washington Walking Tour with Curator of History Chad Stewart SOLD OUT May 3 - Kid Tours: Friends of a Feather May 5 - Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department May 6* -…

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The Charleston Museum Happenings for this Week - April 24, 2023

Last day to view J. Drew Lanham's A Feel Guide to John James Audubon's Birds of America Friday April 28 9:00 am - 5:00 pm This spotlight exhibition presents the work of visiting poet and cultural ornithologist J. Drew Lanham. It is the latest body…

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The Charleston Museum Newsletter - April 2023

APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 1* - Easter Egg Hunt Family Fun Event at the Dill Sanctuary April 2* - Natural Egg Dyeing with Local Artist Daisy McClellan April 5 - Kid Tours: Firefighting April 7 - Fossil Friday with the Natural History…

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The Charleston Museum : This week at the Museum - March 27, 2023

Crafting Freedom: The Story of John “Quash” Williams, Free Man of Color and Master Carpenter in Eighteenth-Century Charleston with Dr. Tiffany Momon of Sewanee: The University of the South and the Black Craftspeople Digital…

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The Charleston Museum : This week at the Museum!

Homeschool History Day: Natural Disasters Thursday March 16 10:00 - 11:00 am and 11:00 am - 12:00 pm It’s time to shake, rattle, and roll as we learn about natural disasters in the Lowcountry! See if you have what it takes to build a…

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The Charleston Museum : This week at the Museum - March 6, 2023

THIS WEEK AT THE MUSEUM Exclusive Society Members Tour: America's First Museum, Making the Cut with Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman Thursday March 9 5:30 - 7:30 pm The Charleston Museum has over 2.4 million objects in its…

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The Charleston Museum Newsletter - March 2023

March 1 - Kid Tours: 250th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibit March 2* - Special 250th Early Days Gallery Tour with Chief of Collections Jennifer McCormick March 3 - Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department March 4* - In Defense of…

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The Charleston Museum : This week at the Museum - February 21, 2023

Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department Friday February 24 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…

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The Charleston Museum : This week at the Museum - February 13, 2023

Homeschool History Day: 250th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibit Thursday February 16 10:00 - 11:00 am and 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Explore the first part of our special exhibit highlighting 250 years of The Charleston Museum. Go on a guided tour of…

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The Charleston Museum : This week at the Museum - February 6, 2023

Fall in Love with The Charleston Museum: A Special After-Hours Valentine's Event Thursday February 9 6:00 - 8:00 pm Get struck by cupid’s arrow and fall in love with The Charleston Museum! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special…

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The Charleston Museum Newsletter - February 2023

February Calendar Of Events Tours for both historic houses are on the half hour from 10 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday and 12 to 5 pm Sunday. Last tour of the day begins at 4:15 pm at the Heyward-Washington House and 4:30 pm at the Joseph…

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The Charleston Museum Newsletter - January 2023

Tours for both historic houses are on the half hour from 10 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday and 12 to 5 pm Sunday. Last tour of the day begins at 4:15 pm at the Heyward-Washington House and 4:30 pm at the Joseph ManigaultHouse January 1 - Happy…

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The Charleston Museum - New Year's Day: Museum and Historic Houses Open

New Year’s Day: Museum and historic houses OPEN' Date/Time 01/01/2023, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm The Charleston Museum and our Historic Houses are open on New Year’s Day. Start your new year off with America’s first museum! The…

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The Charleston Museum Newsletter - December 2022

Tours for both historic houses are on the half hour from 10 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday and 12 to 5 pm Sunday. Last tour of the day begins at 4:15 pm at the Heyward-Washington House and 4:30 pm at the Joseph Manigault House. December 2 - 30…

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