Year-round events keep the Charleston area buzzing. Music and tempting aromas fill the air. Witness world-renown performances at Spoleto, get a taste of our heritage at a small town oyster roast or discover the find of a lifetime at an antique show. With so many events taking place, you'd better mark your calendar now.
See shoes from around the world and throughout history with a special tour of our exhibit History in Every Step featuring sandals, boots, walking canes, and more. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday in June and July at 3:30 p.m. and include a craft project or activity. FREE for Museum members and FREE with admission ($10/adults, $5/children, under 3 free).
Kid Tours- Boats
June 18
3:30 p.m.
What floats your boat? Make your own small boat as you look at our collection of models including a side-wheeler and shrimp boats. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday in June and July at 3:30 p.m. and include a craft project or activity.
FREE for Museum members and FREE with admission ($10/adults, $5/children, under 3 free).
Kid Tours- Redcoats and Revolution
June 25
3:30 p.m.
Learn about the Battle of Fort Sullivan, see uniforms, and make your own tricorn hat. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday in June and July at 3:30 p.m. and include a craft project or activity. FREE for Museum members and FREE with admission ($10/adults, $5/children, under 3 free).
Kid Tours- Animals of India
July 2
3:30 p.m.
Explore mounts and skeletons from the Indian peninsula such as our leopard mount and more. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday in June and July at 3:30 p.m. and include a craft project or activity. FREE for Museum members and FREE with admission ($10/adults, $5/children, under 3 free).
Kid Tours- Buggies and Bikes
July 9
3:30 p.m.
The invention of the bicycle encouraged a change in clothing styles for women and much more. Investigate clothing, equipment, and other artifacts with our new exhibit- Bustles, Bicycles, and Ballgowns. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday in June and July at 3:30 p.m. and include a craft project or activity. FREE for Museum members and FREE with admission ($10/adults, $5/children, under 3 free).
Kid Tours- Shell Seekers
July 16
3:30 p.m.
Dive on in and explore shells and sea life from our collection. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday in June and July at 3:30 p.m. and include a craft project or activity. FREE for Museum members and FREE with admission ($10/adults, $5/children, under 3 free).
Kid Tours- Into India
July 23
3:30 p.m.
Go into India by exploring items in our latest Kidstory exhibit. The Indian Subcontinent exhibit includes a painted fan, an alabaster Buddha, carved elephant, and even children’s clothing. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday in June and July at 3:30 p.m. and include a craft project or activity. FREE for Museum members and FREE with admission ($10/adults, $5/children, under 3 free).
Kid Tours- Cool It!
July 30
3:30 p.m.
Learn how people have kept their cool through history before the invention of the air conditioner. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday in June and July at 3:30 p.m. and include a craft project or activity. FREE for Museum members and FREE with admission ($10/adults, $5/children, under 3 free).
Kid Tours- Manatees
August 6
3:30 p.m.
Investigate the life on this endangered animal. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday in June and July at 3:30 p.m. and include a craft project or activity. FREE for Museum members and FREE with admission ($10/adults, $5/children, under 3 free).
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