The American Military Museum is centrally located for residents and tourists visiting downtown Charleston. It's in the Aquarium Wharf area of town adjacent to the S.C. Aquarium and near the debarkation area for people taking boat tours to historic Fort Sumter.

Admissions

Entrance fees are affordable:

Children (6-12)$2
Student (13-18 OR any current student ID)$3
School groups (by appointment)Free
Adults$7
Senior (55+)$5
Active duty and dependentsFree
Drilling NG and Res. and spouse$5
Veterans and spouse$5

Driving directions

The American Military Museum is in the Aquarium Wharf next to the SC Aquarium. Look for the Charleston IMAX and you'll find us easily.

From Interstate 95:
Take I-26 East to Charleston. Exit at Meeting St. and follow signs to "Aquarium." Pass Visitor Center on the right. Proceed through the light at John and Meeting. Turn left at next light which is Calhoun St. Proceed down Calhoun St. through the lights at East Bay and at Washington Sts. The parking garage is located on Calhoun St. between Washington and Concord St. Turn left into the garage from Calhoun St.

From Interstate 26:
Take I-26 East to Charleston. Exit at Meeting St. and follow signs to "Aquarium." Pass Visitor Center on the right. Proceed through the light at John and Meeting. Turn left at next light which is Calhoun St. Proceed down Calhoun St. through the lights at East Bay and at Washington Sts. The parking garage is located on Calhoun St. between Washington and Concord St. Turn left into the garage from Calhoun St.

From points North on Highway 17:
Exit at Meeting St. and follow signs to "Aquarium." Pass Visitor Center on the right. Proceed through the light at John and Meeting. Turn left at next light which is Calhoun St. Proceed down Calhoun St. through the lights at East Bay and at Washington Sts. The parking garage is located on Calhoun St. between Washington and Concord St. Turn left into the garage from Calhoun St.

From points South on Highway 17:
Take Calhoun St exit. This exit will merge with Lockwood Dr. Follow Lockwood Dr. in the left lane to the light for Calhoun St. Turn left at this light to reach Calhoun St. Proceed on Calhoun St. through 10 stop lights.

Parking

Parking for the Museum is available in the Fountain Walk public parking lot and garage on Concord St. on the east side of the building. Handicap access is available from the garage in this parking lot.


Driving directions and parking

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

More info: 843.577.7000

 

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