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Special Announcement
We are saddened to announce that on Saturday night between 1:30 AM and 1:50 AM, our Pop-Up Tinker Shop was stolen from its storage facility in North Charleston.
The museum takes the trailer and its STEM-based learning contents around the Lowcountry to visit elementary and preschool students who may not have the opportunity or the resources to come to the downtown Charleston museum.
Museum officials started working Sunday to identify other exhibits and supplies to put in a rental trailer to make sure they do not have to cancel any upcoming scheduled school visits.
If you see the trailer, please let the North Charleston police know. If you would like to donate towards our replacement trailer, your support would be much appreciated!
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry is a non-profit organization whose mission is to engage young children’s potential by inviting families of all backgrounds to explore environments and experiences that spark imagination and stimulate curiosity through the power of play.
Hours
Tuesday 9 am – 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am – 5 pm
Thursday 9 am – 5 pm
Friday 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday 12 noon – 5 pm
Find us at
25 Ann Street
Charleston, SC 29405
Ticket Prices
Museum admission: $15
SC residents: $13
Child under 1: Free
Join us at our next event!
Free Family Fridays (4-7pm)
Join us at the Museum for families to play and explore at no charge on the second Friday of select months from 4-7pm! Families get free play and access to special community vendors.
SuperStars!
The Children’s Museum is open from 10:00am – 12:00pm on the second and fourth Sundays of every month exclusively for children with special needs and their families to visit the Museum for FREE
Storytime - Feb 18th (Sat) 10am and 12pm
Minerva T. King: “I specialize in multicultural stories, especially African, African American, West Indian, Native American, and Jewish. I perform for all ages and in a variety of venues, including schools, colleges, museums, libraries, festivals, daycare centers, etc. I often augment my stories with music and like to include my audiences In my presentations. Included in my repertoire is my story of growing up in an activist family during the civil rights era.”
Performance - Feb 18th (Sat) 2:30pm
Darryl Sanders on the trumpet
Mini Masterpieces - Feb 18th (Sat) 3:00pm
Paintings inspired by Louis Armstrong’s music, in the style of Arthur Dove
TBD Performance - Feb 25th (Sat)
More info to come!
Mini Masterpieces - Feb 25th (Sat) 3:00pm
Puppeteering
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COVID-19 policies updated 10/28/2022
CML is committed to keeping museum visitors and staff as safe as possible with a clean and safe facility. We welcome and honor all of our guests’ choices regarding mask wearing. As a private, nonprofit organization, we reserve the right to alter this policy as conditions warrant to best serve our constituencies:
- CML encourages frequent handwashing and sanitizing by all staff and guests.
- Museum leaders will not tolerate anyone who harasses any visitor or staff member for either wearing, or not wearing, a face covering. Visitors who behave in an aggressive or harassing manner will be asked to leave the premises. No refunds will be offered.
- CML uses nontoxic, hospital-grade cleaner to frequently clean all spaces. We also continue to employ UV light sanitizing wands and sanitizing air filtering systems. Health, safety, and prevention of all communicable diseases will always be a priority.
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry is a registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 57-1014498
