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Greater Charleston is world famous for its educational, interactive, and family friendly aquariums and museums. Whether you are a local Greater Charlestonian or a nearby visitor or a serious tourist preparing for your vacation and just plain serious about your tourism, you will find the aquariums and museums of the Charleston, SC area to exceed your expectations. Simply click the aquarium or museum link that most interests you, and you will find a wealth of information including live Google map and satellite tools, social site sharing tools, instant driving directions, contact info, in most cases full photo galleries (via link to our associated gallery albums) and sometimes even video. If you would like to add an aquarium or museum to our menu, or any other item relating to lifestyle in the Greater Charleston, S.C. area, simply click “Post an Article” above and tell us all about it, and we’ll get it published in short order. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at support@greatercharleston.com any time. Thanks for using GreaterCharleston.com. We’re South Carolina’s first and best totally free public publishing site. Let our local experts be your personal experts to all the insider information about Greater Charleston. Enjoy!
Here are Greater Charleston’s top aquariums & museums as rated by our readers.
February 18, 2009 by Public
Filed under Museums & Aquariums, Outdoor Parks, Plantations, Plantations & Gardens
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Middleton Place was established early in the life of the Carolina colony and served as a base of operations for a great Low Country planter family and was home to a dynamic African-American slave community. Begun in 1741 by Henry Middleton, President of the First Continental Congress, the 60-acre landscaped garden was both an intellectual and emotional... read more »
The South Carolina Aquarium inspires conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals, by excelling in education and research, and by providing an exceptional visitor experience. Our Vision The South Carolina Aquarium will be a world-class model promoting a healthy, sustainable balance among human beings, wildlife, and the... read more »
February 18, 2009 by Public
Filed under Historic Downtown, Museums & Aquariums, Must See Museums
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Rice was South Carolina’s economic base in the early 19th century. Profits from growing and trading it made possible the buildings which comprise Charleston’s noted architectural heritage. Among the most elegant of these is The Charleston Museum’s Joseph Manigault House, a National Historic Landmark, located in downtown Charleston close to the Museum... read more »
Welcome to The Charleston Museum, America's First Museum, founded in 1773. Its mission is to preserve and interpret the cultural and natural history of Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry. We invite you to explore this rich, varied history at the Museum and its two National Historic Landmark houses. All are located downtown, in America's Most... read more »
The Gibbes Museum of Art is wheelchair accessible and wheelchairs are available. Although Parking is not available at the Gibbes Museum, there is on-street parking throughout downtown as well as two parking garages in close proximity. There is a parking deck on Cumberland Street and another on Queen Street. Both garages are about a block from the... read more »
March 26, 2009 by Greater Charleston
Filed under Historic Forts, Museums & Aquariums
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Fort Sumter is one of the most famous forts in the world... maybe even the most famous of them all. Since it's built on a small island in the mouth of Charleston Harbor you can only visit by boat, so be sure to look in our Tours menu under "Things To Do" to find posts for the great companies who specialize in trips to Fort Sumter.... read more »
The Patriots Point Development Authority is a State of South Carolina "enterprise agency" and is responsible for the operation of the naval and maritime museum. As an Enterprise Agency, the museum receives no appropriated funding from the state legislature. Primary sources of operating revenue are museum admissions, sales at the museum gift shop, educational... read more »
The Aiken-Rhett House stands alone as the most intact townhouse complex showcasing urban life in antebellum Charleston. Built in 1818 and greatly expanded by Gov. and Mrs. William Aiken, Jr. in the 1830s and 1850s, the house has survived virtually unaltered since 1858. A successful businessman, rice planter, distinguished politician and governor... read more »
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) is Charleston’s first hands-on learning environment designed just for children ages 3 months to 12 years and their families. Since opening its doors on September 21, 2003, more than 450,000 visitors have explored the museum’s eight interactive exhibits, ranging from a full-scale shrimp boat to an area just... read more »
March 26, 2009 by Greater Charleston
Filed under Historic Forts, Museums & Aquariums
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While Fort Sumter is one of the most famous forts in the world and a definite Must See, we rate Fort Moultrie as its equal (or maybe even its superior), especially if you are short on time. The fort itself is remarkable, and the small museum is quite interesting, but the overall experience of visiting the park and beaches of the harbor-side tip of Sullivan’s... read more »
