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About Charleston Museum

The Charleston Museum is a museum located in the Wraggborough neighborhood in Charleston, South Carolina. Established in 1773, it is the oldest museum in the United States. Its collection includes historic artifacts, natural history, decorative arts and two historic Charleston houses. It replaced the Old Charleston Museum that burned down due to unknown causes.

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1773

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Make a day of it. 4 more museums are within a mile of Charleston Museum; the closest, Joseph Manigault House, is practically next door.