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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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* -…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

November 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…

OCTOBER 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 4:30 pm. October 1* - Screen Printing Clay Resist & Indigo…

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 4:30 pm. September 2 - Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department September 5 - Labor…

August 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 4:30 pm. August 1 - 5 - Museum Camp 1 SPACE LEFT! August 3 - Kid…

July 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 4:30 pm. July 6 - Kid Tours: Things That Go Boom! July 8 - Fossil…

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 4:30 pm. June 1 - Kid Tours: Creepy Crawlies June 3 - Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural…

MAY 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 4:30 pm. May 4 - Kid Tours: Chintz: A Quilted History May 6 - Fossil…