Charleston Museum
The Charleston Museum was established by the Charleston LIbrary Society on the eve of the American Revolution and its early history was characterized by association with distinquished South Carolinians and scientific figures. The Museum's collections now represent the most comprehensive assemblage of South Carolina materials in the nation. Their mission is to educate Charleston area residents and visitors about the natural and cultural history of the South Carolina Lowcountry through collections, exhibitions, preservation, conservation, research, and related programming.
Founded in 1773 and commonly regarded as America's First Museum, The Charleston Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Inspired in part by the creation of the British Museum, it was established by the Charleston Library Society on the eve of the American Revolution. Its mission is to educate Charleston area residents and visitors about the natural and cultural history of the South Carolina Lowcountry through collections, exhibitions, preservation, conservation, research, and related programming. Progressively acquired since the late 18th century, the Museum's collections now represent the most comprehensive assemblage of South Carolina materials in the nation, with collecting emphases including natural history, historical material culture, and documentary and photographic resources.
