Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-2706
The Gibbes is home to more than 7,000 images featuring a collection of Charleston landscapes, and prints and drawings from the 18th century to present times.

The Charleston Museum
360 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-2996
Founded in 1773, the Charleston Museum is the oldest museum in the United States. Upon arrival you will see a full-scale replica of the Confederate States submarine Hunley. Charleston's history is reflected in wonderful collections of clothing, furniture, silver, games, vehicles, photographs and more. There is a "Discover Me" room for children.

Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum
40 Patriots Point Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-2727
This popular museum is home of the famous WWII aircraft carrier, YORKTOWN. You will also see the submarine CLAMAGORE, destroyer LAFFEY, Coast Guard Cutter INGHAM. There are vintage aircraft and weapons on display.

The list of Museums doesn't stop there! There are many specialized museums including:

American Military Museum
40 Pinckney Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-9620

Drayton Hall
Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 28414
(843) 766-0188

Karpeles Manuscript Museum
68 Spring Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 853-4651

Museum on the Common
217 Lucas Street
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-9000

The Best Friend Museum and Shop
Ann Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 973-7269

The Citadel Museum
Citadel Campus
Charleston, SC
(843) 953-6276

The Confederate Museum
188 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29402
(843) 723-1541

Postal Museum
Corner of Meeting and Broad Streets
Charleston, SC