playdates at CML

The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry is open weekly. Our usual hours of operations are:

Thursday 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Sunday 12:30 noon – 3:30 pm

CML is open until 5:00 pm, with the last playdate beginning at 3:30 pm with limited capacity. Tickets can be bought at the Museum at the time of your entry. Learn about our Museums for All program where everyone can play!

Give the gift of play! It keeps giving all year long!

Membership Gift Certificate

You can purchase an active membership as a gift! To do so, choose your preferred membership level on the membership page and click the “Buy Now” button below. On the registration page, be sure to check the box “This membership is a gift,”  located at the top of the registration form.

Once your gift transaction is complete, you will be emailed a receipt with the gift certificate attached. You can then either print out the gift certificate to gift or forward your email receipt with the gift certificate to the gift recipient.

General Gift Certificate

In addition to gift memberships, CML also offers general gift certificates that can be used for admission, membership, classes and birthday parties. Buy one online for a set price (good for tickets or any other purchase) or contact Katrina for a custom amount at 843.853.8962 ext. 231 or katrina@exploreCML.org. While the “Buy…” link below has membership language, this link is for a general gift card, valid for 1 year from date of purchase.

Once your gift transaction is complete, you will be emailed a receipt with the gift certificate attached. You can then either print out the gift certificate to gift or forward your email receipt with the gift certificate to the gift recipient.

COVID-19 policies updated 3/1/2022

CML has continued to work hard to ensure that our exhibit experiences are as clean and safe as possible. With best practice COVID-19 protocols still in place, we are welcoming guests with these important changes effective March 3, 2022:

  • Face coverings (masks, gaiters, or shields) will be recommended but not required for all indoor spaces at the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry.
  • All CML staff will continue to wear face coverings when interacting with the public to lower the risk of COVID-19 transmission, especially to unvaccinated young children.
  • Frequent handwashing or sanitizing is encouraged throughout the building.
  • CML strongly encourages masking at all floor programs when children are in close proximity to each other. Masks will be available for all children in attendance.
  • Harassment of any visitor or staff member for either wearing, or not wearing, a face covering will not be tolerated. Visitors who behave in an aggressive or harassing manner will be asked to leave the premises. No refunds will be offered.
  • This policy change is based on guidance from the CDC that places Charleston County, SC in the ‘medium’ range for risk of COVID-19 transmission and hospitalization needs. Should the range change, CML will revert to a mask-required status immediately.
  • CML continues to use nontoxic, hospital-grade cleaner to frequently clean all spaces. We also employ UV light sanitizing wands and sanitizing air filtering systems. Health, safety, and prevention of communicable disease remains a priority.
  • We are a private, nonprofit organization and reserve the right to alter policies to best serve our constituents.

Playdate Hours

Thursday 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Sunday 12:30 noon – 3:30 pm

The last daily playdate entry time is 3:30 pm.
The museum closes daily at 5:00 pm.

Questions?

Please contact Visitor Services

843.853.8962 ext. 270

community@explorecml.org