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Charleston, SC
Best Museums (Attractions & Activities)
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Charleston Museum |
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360 Meeting St, Charleston 29403 • 843-722-2996 |
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DOWNTOWN. The oldest museum in the United States, the Charleston Museum was founded in 1773. The museum includes interesting exhibits that portray the colorful history of the Lowcountry as well as a popular interactive children's area. The museum is open 7 days a week. The Charleston Museum also owns and operates the Heyward – Washington House and the Joseph Manigault House, and combination tickets are available: Museum only $10, House only $10; Two sites $16, three sites $22. |
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Children's Museum of the Lowcountry |
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25 Ann St, Charleston 29403 • 843-853-8962 |
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DOWNTOWN. You'll find no "Do Not Touch" signs at this museum! Kids learn best though hands-on activities, and they can do that here as they explore a castle, gardens, waterworks, a supermarket, and more. There's even an exhibit devoted to shrimping, a familiar livelihood in the Lowcountry. Special classes and events just for youngsters are scheduled throughout the year. |
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Citadel Museum |
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171 Moultrie St Citadel Campus, Charleston 29409 • 800-868-3294 |
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NORTH DOWNTOWN. If you want to learn more about the history of the Military College of South Carolina and Corps of Cadets, this is the place to start. Exhibits range from 1842 to present. |
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Confederate Museum |
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188 Meeting St, Charleston 29401 • 843-723-1541 |
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DOWNTOWN. Officially called the Charleston United Daughters of the Confederacy Museum, this historical collection is located inside Market Hall, and contains excellent exhibits of Confederate memorabilia. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Gibbes Museum of Art |
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135 Meeting St, Charleston 29401 • 843-722-2706 |
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DOWNTOWN. The Gibbes Museum of Art displays mostly American pieces dating back to the 16th century. Peale, Sully and West are just a few of South Carolina's famous artists whose works are housed here. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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HL Hunley Submarine |
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1250 Supply St Warren Lasch Conservation Center, North Charleston 29405 • 866-866-9938 |
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NORTH CHARLESTON. In February 1864 this Confederate submarine, manually powered by nine men, approached the Union ship Housatonic and set off an explosive charge. As the submarine backed away, the ship sank within a matter of minutes. Unfortunately (and for unknown reasons), the submarine also failed, coming to rest on the floor of Charleston Harbor, where it remained until recovery in August, 2000. Now, the Hunley is undergoing conservation at the former Charleston Navy Yard, where visitors can see her from the deck above her holding tank. There are also plenty of other interesting exhibits, including the mock-up of the Hunley that was used in the television movie. Great gift shop, too. |
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Karpeles Manuscript Museum |
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68 Spring St, Charleston 29403 • 843-853-4651 |
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NORTH DOWNTOWN. Located in the historic St. James Methodist Church, this museum houses some of the most historically significant manuscripts in the world. Philanthropist David Karpeles' collection travels among seven museums across the nation, and manuscript subjects vary in topic from ancient Egypt to the space age. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Admission is free. |
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Old Slave Mart Museum |
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6 Chalmers St, Charleston 29401 • 843-958-6467 |
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DOWNTOWN. After a lengthy renovation and update, the Old Slave Mart Museum is once again open to the public. The museum traces the African American experience in South Carolina from 1670 through the 1960s, with exhibits that are alternately fascinating, inspiring and disturbingly accurate. |
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum |
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40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant 29464 • 866-831-1720 |
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MOUNT PLEASANT. WWII aircraft carrier Yorktown, submarine Clamagore, destroyer Laffey, and Coast Guard cutter Ingham reside here. Also, the Congressional Medal of Honor Museum is here. There is a great gift shop so that you can pick up a remembrance of your visit. Open 7 days a week. |
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