In the Lowcountry History Hall, see materials related to the Native Americans who first inhabited the South Carolina Lowcountry as well as the colonists and enslaved people who transformed the region into an agricultural empire. details
In the Museum’s Armory, see excellent examples of historic weaponry, dating from 1750 to the twentieth century, with uses that ranged from military to more personal applications such as hunting and dueling. details
In Becoming Americans, explore Charleston’s important role in the American Revolution, from protest to independence. details
In City Under Siege, see the Museum’s exhibition concerning Charleston’s role in the Civil War. details
In the Bunting Natural History Gallery, experience an extraordinary presentation of fossils, specimens, bird and animal mounts, and geologic examples, which together tell the story of Lowcountry natural history. Learn about the diverse array of creatures that once called this area home and the remarkable changes that have taken place in its landscape over hundreds of millions of years. details
In the Early Days gallery, see exotic collections from around the world, representative of the Museum’s nineteenth century cosmopolitan collecting focus. details
The Charleston Museum is pleased to present Kidstory, a fun and exciting, hands-on exhibit for children, where the fascinating history of Charleston and the Lowcountry comes alive. details
In the Historic Textiles Gallery, come see rotating special exhibitions featuring objects from our rich historic costume and textiles collection-- one of the finest in the southeastern United States. Depending on the subject of the show, objects on view can include couture fashion, working wear, military uniforms, quilts, needlework, and much more.
In the Loeblein Gallery of Charleston Silver discover the impressive work of the South’s finest silversmiths, from the colonial era through the Victorian Age. details