Welcome to the Coastal Discovery Museum!
Discovery Lab Open HouseMeets at the Museum – Beginning in April – 2-4 PM |
Plant SeekersMeets at the Museum – 3 PM |
Museum Hours: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Many of our programs, tours, and activities book to full capacity. Please call or continue to the event calendar to make your reservations now.
Blue Crab DiscoveryMeets at the Museum – 9:30 AM – Begins in April |
KayakingMeets at Jarvis Creek Water Sports – 10 AM |
May River Maritime CruiseMeets at Calhoun Street Dock – Bluffton – 10:30 AM |
Beach DiscoveryFish Haul Beach Park – 2 PM |
Island StoryMeets at the Museum – 3 PM |
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Many of our programs, tours, and activities book to full capacity. Please call or continue to the event calendar to make your reservations now.
Birding at Pinckney IslandMeets at Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge – 7:30 AM $12 adult (12 and older only) |
Honey Horn Nature WalkMeets at the Museum – 11 AM $10 per adult, $5 per child |
Forts of Port RoyalMeets at Port Royal Golf Clubhouse – 10 AM |
KayakingMeets at Jarvis Creek Water Sports – 10 AM |
Discovery Lab Open HouseMeets at the Museum – Beginning in April – 2-4 PM |
Dolphin and Nature CruiseMeets at Broad Creek Marina – 3 PM |
Discovery Lecture SeriesMeets at the Museum -3 PM – (Most Wednesdays) |
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Many of our programs, tours, and activities book to full capacity. Please call or continue to the event calendar to make your reservations now.
Blue Crab DiscoveryApril – October – Meets at the Museum – 9:30 AM |
KayakingMeets at Jarvis Creek Water Sports – 10 AM |
Honey Horn History WalkMeets at the Museum – 10 AM |
May River Maritime CruiseMeets at Calhoun Street Dock – Bluffton – 10:30 AM |
Meet the Artist – the LocalsMeets in the Gallery – 12-2 PM. No charge, no reservations. (March and April) |
Exploring Pinckney IslandMeets at Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge – 2 PM (Sept. – May) |
Civil War EraMeets at the Museum – 3 PM |
Many of our programs, tours, and activities book to full capacity. Please call or continue to the event calendar to make your reservations now.
Uncovering the Roots of ReconstructionMeets at the Museum – 9:30 AM $15 adults, $10 child (ages 4-12) |
Salt Marsh DiscoveryMeets at the Museum – 10 AM |
Marsh Tacky Horse TourMeets at the Museum – 2 PM $7 per person |
Butterfly DiscoveryMeets at the Museum – 3 PM $adult, $5 child (ages 4-12) |
Dolphin and Nature CruiseMeets at Broad Creek Marina – 3 PM |
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Many of our programs, tours, and activities book to full capacity. Please call or continue to the event calendar to make your reservations now.
Sweetgrass Basket ClassMeets at the Museum (Offered 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, 4/7, 4/21, 6/2, 6/16, and 6/30) |
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Many of our programs, tours, and activities book to full capacity. Please call or continue to the event calendar to make your reservations now.
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Photo Contest!
Show us your best shot in the Coastal Discovery Photo Contest! Coastal Discovery Museum wants to give one lucky winner a year-long Smithsonian Level Membership! Included will be a joint membership to the Coastal Discovery Museum and the Smithsonian Institution along with a year’s subscription to the Smithsonian magazine. Enter your favorite family photos at the museum here!
Indigo Exploration – May 9th – 5 PM
Journey to the past and “meet” Eliza Lucas Pinckney. In 1739, when Eliza was just 17 years old, her experiments with indigo resulted in a very profitable industry for the colony of South Carolina. Hear her unique story, learn how indigo dye was made, and make your own indigo tie-dye t-shirt to take home. This family friendly educational experience is fun for all ages.
$15 per person ages 5 and up – Museum will provide t-shirt sizes child small to adult XL (one per person) – Only registered paid participants will be admitted into this program. If participants are planning to bring a child, chaperone, spouse, driver, etc. they must also register. Reservations required: Call 843-689-6767 ext. 223 or Register Online
Discovery Lecture Series
Throughout the year, the Museum offers lectures and discussions about the Lowcountry’s history, culture, and environment. Topics vary and guest presenters come from around the region. Select weekdays (typically Wednesdays) from October–May. To see a list of upcoming presentations, please click here.
$7 per person (for the majority of programs)
Reservations required: call 843 689 6767 ext. 223 or register online.
Art Market at Historic Honey Horn
April 28th (10-5) and 29th (11-4) – $3 per person (under 12 no charge)
This annual, juried fine art and craft show attracts artists from around the country to our beautiful site. Find that perfect piece of original artwork to take home with you from one of the 90 artists on site. For more information, please email artmarket@coastaldiscovery.org. This year, we have an added bonus event; the Herb Society will have its sale on site Saturday morning. Visit our Facebook event page to learn more.
Art Events with Amiri Farris
Dates and times vary – May and June – Visit the On Site Tour Page to see program offerings
Enjoy hands on art experiences with local artist Amiri Farris. Create your own masterpiece at a Paint Party (5/17, 5/24, 5/6, 6/2, 6/9, or 6/16) or drop in for an informal Pop in Paint where you can work at your own pace (5/26, 6/2, or 6/16). A special Evening of Art will include wine and hors d’oeuvres – and a chance create a contemporary piece of art of your own – 6/7 from 5-7 PM. Prices between $25 and $50 per person. Please visit the online calendar to register.