Explore Charleston’s Museum Mile

Explore more than a dozen cultural sites in Charleston’s Museum Mile.

This photo shows a green fence wrapping around the yellow Aiken-Rhett House Museum, a tree with no leaves stands in the fence.

The Aiken-Rhett House Museum is one of four museums in Charleston’s Museum Mile.

Photo by CHStoday

Did you know? There is a one-mile section of Meeting Street, dubbed Museum Mile, that is loaded with history. Fun fact: It’s the richest concentration of cultural sites open to visitors in downtown Charleston.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll find:

  • Six museums
  • Five historic houses
  • Four parks
  • Several historic places of worship
  • A Revolutionary War powder magazine
  • The Market
  • City Hall
  • Several public buildings

Start planning your visit with this map. Pro tip: During January, you can enjoy access to participating Museum Mile sites with a discounted ticket for 13 different sites (adult tickets $35 and children’s at $10).

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