Building and Inspiring Creative Problem Solvers

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Monday - Saturday
9 am - 10 am open for museum members
10 am - 5 pm

Sunday
12 noon - 5 pm

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25 Ann Street
Charleston, SC 29405

admission

Museum Admission: $15
Advance Admission: $13
SNAP, WIC, Foster Family ID: $3 per person
Children Under 1-Year-Old:
Free
All Members: Free
*CML does not participate in any reciprocal admissions programs.

The Children's Museum of the Lowcountry is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization with the mission to create innovative learning experiences in our museum and throughout our community that equip and inspire all children to become creative problem solvers.

The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry will open at noon on Saturday, March 28th, due to the road closures for the Cooper River Bridge Run.

Lisa Van Deman

Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry Appoints Lisa Van Deman as Chief Executive Officer

Charleston, SC – Friday, March 13, 2026 - After a comprehensive national search led by a board-appointed search committee, the Board of Directors of the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry has selected to appoint Lisa Van Deman to serve as the Museum’s next Chief Executive Officer.

Van Deman is a nationally respected museum executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience in children’s museums and arts organizations across the country. She brings a strong track record in strategic planning, fundraising, organizational growth, and community-centered programming, with a particular focus on access, inclusion, and innovation.

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Making a donation supports ALL families in our community with equal access to high-quality educational programming!

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Meet DooDash

DooDash is our museum mascot and you will see him all around our museum and our website! We even have a DooDash children's book coming soon for museum members!