The Charleston Museum
Complimentary tickets to The Charleston Museum were provided. All opinions are my own.
The Charleston Museum is the oldest museum in the United States, opening in 1773. The museum is known for its unparallelled collection of native South Carolinian artifacts.
The Charleston Museum Information
Please check original sources for the most accurate and up-to-date information. This information was last updated on January 6, 2013.
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm; Sunday, 1 – 5 pm
Admission: Adults, $10; Children (3-12), $5
Bundled Discounts with other area attractions are available. See website for more details.
Website: www.charlestonmuseum.org
Address: 360 Meeting Street
Phone Number: (843) 722-2996
My Review of The Charleston Museum
My husband and I enjoyed our tour of The Charleston Museum. It’s an excellent spot to start a Charleston tour, as the museum provides quite a bit of background information on the area. Some of the most interesting exhibits to my family were:
- Life size Hunley replica outside the museum
- Kidstory with its pirate ship, crayon rubbing station, small house with colonial dress-up outfits, plus more
- George Washington’s christening cup
- Francis Marion’s uniform
- Several interesting animal skeletons and fossils including a whale skeleton
- an Egyptian mummy
For more information on Charleston attractions, see my Charleston Family Guides.