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The Charleston Museum spans 2 floors with a $15 admission. Its mission is to “educate about the natural and cultural history of the South Carolina Lowcountry.” This explains why this museum feels like a hybrid of a natural history museum and a children’s museum. There are a few standout pieces such as the skeleton of a whale and an extinct giant sloth. But most of the exhibits require reading the museum notes to gain some appreciation. The museum tries to address sensitive issues such as slavery and social justice, though only marginally.
Some great exhibits and really nice that it is the first museum in the United States. The pieces are mostly confined to Charleston and South Carolina, whilst interesting, the appeal is limited. Charleston does have an interesting and pivotal role in US history, which makes it somewhat interesting. Oh and there is an Egyptian mummy too. Giant sloth skeleton is also awesome inspiring.
Wheel chair accessible. Interactive displays and small kids section. Overall kinda small but neat history descent gun, sword and animal displays.
great time ! also visited the maginault house across the street. some pretty cool local focused exhibits and a great price point.
Had a great time looking at all the artifacts it's awesome that this is the first Museum built in the United States