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The Charleston Museum

Museum · Charleston ·

The Charleston Museum

Museum · Charleston ·
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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

charleston history
natural history
oldest museum
family friendly
civil war
educational
artifacts
prehistoric times
Google Rating
4.6 (2.2K)
Yelp Rating
4.1
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360 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403 Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Paid street parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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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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Information

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

charleston history
natural history
oldest museum
family friendly
civil war
educational
artifacts
prehistoric times
Google Rating
4.6 (2.2K)
Yelp Rating
4.1
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in

360 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403 Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Paid street parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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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