Great news for Drayton Hall. If you missed the $5 gate admission special for local resident and active duty military personal, it has been extended until the end of February! Have you ever found yourself wondering why you haven't taken advantage of more of the local Charleston attractions. For … [Read more...] about $5 Admission to Drayton Hall – EXTENDED
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The Best Free and Cheap Things to do in Charleston
As Charleston is a popular tourist attraction we all know things can get out of control price wise dealing a blow to keeping on a budget. And with the holidays upon us, friends and family that might be headed to town for a visit might be asking about budget friendly things to do around the … [Read more...] about The Best Free and Cheap Things to do in Charleston
Save 37% on Admission to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is located just over the Arthur J. Ravenel Bridge in Mt. Pleasant on Charleston Harbor, and is one of South Carolina’s most popular tourist destinations attracting several hundred thousand visitors every year. Plan to spend the day exploring the home of … [Read more...] about Save 37% on Admission to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Top 6 Free Museums to Visit in Charleston
The City of Charleston is so much more than just the best beaches, it has something for everyone when it comes to fine art or contemporary art, southern culture, or the local fossil record. There are a number of educational and inspirational activities that are completely free and will help keep you … [Read more...] about Top 6 Free Museums to Visit in Charleston
Museums free to military & families
Personnel on active duty in the armed forces and their families are eligible for free entry to an assortment of attractions. The free entry for military members and their families is presented by the Blue Star Museums program. The program is available to September 2. Participating … [Read more...] about Museums free to military & families
Kid Tours Sea Life at the Charleston Museum
The Charleston Museum, located at 360 Meeting Street, is renowned across the nation for being America's First Museum. It was founded way back in 1773, and has worked since then to preserve and interpret the cultural and natural history of Charleston and South Carolina as a whole. Just … [Read more...] about Kid Tours Sea Life at the Charleston Museum
Free Admission to Charleston Museum Houses on November 3
On Saturday, November 3, 2012, the Historic Charleston Foundation will celebrate its 65 years of commitment to Charleston by offering free admission to its museum houses [the Nathaniel Russell House (c. 1808) and the Aiken-Rhett House (c.1820)]. There will also be free activities and prizes. Both … [Read more...] about Free Admission to Charleston Museum Houses on November 3
LEGO DUPLO Workshop
This Friday, August 31, 2012, the Children's the Museum of the Lowcountry is hosting a LEGO DUPLO Workshop. Admission is free with museum admission ($7); kids under the age of 1 get in free. This event includes building tables, floor mats, LEGO models, hundreds of LEGO DUPLO Bricks, and help from … [Read more...] about LEGO DUPLO Workshop
Free Community Day at the Gibbes Museum of Art
This Saturday, April 21, 2012, the Gibbes Museum of Art is holding a Community Day. Admission is free. In addition to free museum admission, this month's event includes a variety of art and health-related activities, including the creation of get well cards. There will also be live music … [Read more...] about Free Community Day at the Gibbes Museum of Art
USS LAFFEY Homecoming Celebration at Patriots Point
This Friday through Sunday, April 13-15, 2012, Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum is hosting some events to celebrate the homecoming of the USS Laffey. Admission is free. Parking is $5. On Friday, there will be a "Celebrate the Heroes" event from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. There will be live music … [Read more...] about USS LAFFEY Homecoming Celebration at Patriots Point
Free Amtrak Train Exhibit
Amtrak is bringing its 40th Anniversary Train Exhibit to Ansonborough Field in Charleston this Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25, 2012. Admission is free. The exhibit, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days, includes photos, uniforms, china, and other memorabilia from the past 40 years. … [Read more...] about Free Amtrak Train Exhibit
Free Admission to WWI Traveling Museum
This Thursday, March 8, 2012, Patriots Point is hosting "Honoring our History," a WWI traveling exhibit that's being presented in partnership with the National World War I Museum that's based in Kansas City, Waddell & Reed, and Ivy Funds. Admission is free, but there's a $5 fee for … [Read more...] about Free Admission to WWI Traveling Museum
Pay What You Can Weekend at Patriots Point
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is hosting a Pay What You Can weekend this Saurday and Sunday, January 7-8, 2012, for South Carolina residents. If you can afford to pay something to get in, chip in what you can. If not, they'll let you in for free. You'll need to bring a valid South … [Read more...] about Pay What You Can Weekend at Patriots Point
Mad Science Saturday at the Charleston Museum
The Charleston Museum is holding a Mad Science event this Saturday, November 19, 2011. Admission is free for members, or free with museum admission ($10/adults; 5/kids; free/kids under 3). During Mad Science Saturday, you'll learn the secrets to Hollywood special effects with the team from Mad … [Read more...] about Mad Science Saturday at the Charleston Museum
Fall Fun House at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry
The Children's Museum of the Lowcountry is holding a Fall Fun House on Friday, October 28, 2011. Admission is $3 for members; $5 for non-members; and free for kids under 12 months. This event includes trick-or-treating, kids' games, arts and crafts, face painting, and prizes. Click here to buy … [Read more...] about Fall Fun House at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry