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The Charleston Museum

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Established in 1773, The Charleston Museum holds the distinction of being America’s oldest museum. Both National Geographic and Lonely Planet recommend this institution for its compelling exhibits on local history, Lowcountry culture, and natural science. Self-guided tours reveal Charleston’s colonial roots, Civil War legacy, and unique regional artifacts, offering essential context for any visitor.

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America's oldest museum: history, natural history, decorative arts

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natural history

civil war

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oldest museum in us

kids area

local history

lowcountry history

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360 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403 Get directions

Restroom

Family friendly

Free street parking

Paid parking garage

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The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

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America's oldest museum: history, natural history, decorative arts

charleston history

natural history

civil war

revolutionary war

oldest museum in us

kids area

local history

lowcountry history

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

360 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403 Get directions

Restroom

Family friendly

Free street parking

Paid parking garage

Paid street parking

The Charleston Museum by null

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

The Charleston Museum by Courtesy The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

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