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Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,009 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Charleston, South Carolina
Hands-on exhibits for under-10 kids plus parties, programs, camps & classes such as yoga & dance.
Plan your visit
- Ages 0–1 — the venue's own stated range
- Admission around $13 — prices change and often vary by age or day, so check with the venue
- Café on site somewhere to grab a coffee and sit while the kids play
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd come back often
- Today see hours ·
- Website explorecml.org
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
What parents highlight
“I highly recommend if you have little kids and are looking for a fun afternoon they have all different stations for the children to engage in by The Place was clean.”
“They have an art room, a castle room, a pirate ship room, a grocery store room, a baby/toddler zone, and a construction room.”
“afterwards we all went to blum coffee, to have great cappuccinos and lattes.”
What parents say
One of the best interactive moments with the kids I have ever had, honest! I didn't want to leave. I really enjoyed painting my crosses. The staff is soooooo lovely. I really will be back for sure! My family and I love it, the whole experience.
Overall the kids really enjoyed the children’s museum. They have an art room, a castle room, a pirate ship room, a grocery store room, a baby/toddler zone, and a construction room. My boys went back and forth between all and had plenty to do. Don’t miss all the things to do outside as well.
We visited from out of town and my 3 year old had a blast! There was so much to do there even with it being pretty busy. There was an indoor and outdoor area which was really nice. There were constantly workers coming through and cleaning up and organizing toys.
This is an excellent day activity for children, in a well appointed building. It is not the same size of major city children’s museums so I would suggest planning for maybe 2-3 hours but not an all day event. For two adults and 1 child it was $45, which seems about average.
Birthday parties at Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry
Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry hosts birthday parties, going by their listing and parent reviews. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular playgrounds.
Bringing a toddler?
Reviews and the venue's own info mention a dedicated toddler area or toddler times at Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.
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