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Museums

  • American Military Museum

    The Museum honors all branches of our military: the American soldier, sailor, airman, Marine and Coast guardsman. Noted preservationist George Meagher’s collection of rare military artifacts, uniforms, and war miniatures is fascinating. Adult admission is $7 and children $2. Hours are Monday-Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 1-5. www.americanmilitarymuseum.org.

  • Children’s Museum

    Seven different exhibits that allow children to explore the arts, sciences and humanities through their own hands-on experiences. $7 per person, Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm, Su 1-5 pm.

  • Gibbes Museum of Art

    View special exhibitions and explore Charleston’s history through paintings, sculpture, photographs and miniatures from the museum’s collection of over 10,000 objects. $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, students and military, $5 for youth ages 6-12. Members and children under 5 are admitted free. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10a-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm.

  • North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum & Educational Center

    A 25,000 square foot facility, situated in North Charleston near the Tanger Outlet Mall, features an antique collection of fire trucks, educational fire safety exhibits and interactive children’s exhibits. Tickets are $6 and ages 12 and under are free. Open Monday- Saturday; 10am-5pm. www.legacyofheroes.org.

  • Old Slave Mart Museum

    The Museum recounts the story of Charleston’s role as an urban slave-trading center during the domestic slave trade. It also tells the stories of the African-Americans who passed through its gates and their contributions to American society and culture.

  • Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

    Experience the Congressional Medal of Honor Museum and other exhibits aboard the WWII Aircraft Carrier Yorktown. Plus, explore the Submarine Clamagore, Destroyer Laffey, Coast Guard Cutter Ingham, Cold War Submarine Memorial and the Vietnam Base Camp. Just over the bridge in Mt. Pleasant on Charleston Harbor. Open daily 9am-5pm. Adults $16; Over 61 & military with ID $13; Ages 6-11 $8; 5 & under FREE. 843-884-2727.www.PatriotsPoint.org.

  • The Charleston Museum

    America’s first museum showcases a variety of cultural and natural history artifacts that tell the story of the South Carolina Lowcountry. $10/adult, $5/children 3-12, under 3 free. Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1-5. Located across from the Visitors Center.

  • The Citadel Museum

    Archived photographs highlight the 159-year history of The Military College of South Carolina. Free admission, Su-F 2 pm-5 pm, Sa 12-5 pm.

  • The Confederate Museum

    Since 1898 The Daughters of the Confederacy have operated the museum, featuring Confederate memorabilia, weapons, flags and uniforms. www.csa-scla.org.