Charleston Museum
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums, Museums
Last updated on June 29, 2015
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The nation's oldest museum was established in 1773 but did not open to the public until 1824. Today, it sits across the street from the Charleston Visitor Center. A good place to begin a visit to the... Read More
The nation's oldest museum was established in 1773 but did not open to the public until 1824. Today, it sits across the street from the Charleston Visitor Center. A good place to begin a visit to the city, the Charleston Museum tells the story of this area from its prehistory to the 20th century. Highlights of the permanent exhibits include a skeleton of a prehistoric crocodile, a fine group of early textiles and clothing, and the Loeblein Gallery of Charleston Silver. The silver collection showcases the work of talented local silversmiths who crafted pieces for the social elite in what was, in colonial times, the nation's wealthiest city. Children will love Kidstory, an interactive space where they can be pirates, play old-fashioned games and try on costumes.
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- Museums: "Save $8 by buying a combination ticket ($22) to the Charleston Museum and the two historic house museums under its auspices: the Heyward-Washington House and the Joseph Manigault House."
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