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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 - Reimagined Fashion: Creations of the Future Past

Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Reimagined Fashion: Creations of the Future Past

Thursday, Dec 4, 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Reimagined Fashion: Creations of the Future Past

Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Reimagined Fashion: Creations of the Future Past

Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Reimagined Fashion: Creations of the Future Past

Thursday, Dec 11, 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Reimagined Fashion: Creations of the Future Past

Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Reimagined Fashion: Creations of the Future Past

Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Charleston, SC
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Exhibition - Reimagined Fashion: Creations of the Future Past

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Charleston, SC
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Recent News

2025 Annual Oyster Roast at the Dill Sanctuary

Join us for The Charleston Museum’s 2025 Annual Oyster Roast! Enjoy an incredible view of the Stono River at the Dill Sanctuary while you listen to live music with The Blue Plantation Band, shuck oysters, eat delicious barbecue and the perfect…

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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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