Children's Museum of the Lowcountry (CML)

The basics

Start your family’s journey in the Art Studio, where children can choose from different stations designed to spark creative expression through sculpture, painting, and mixed media. You can also head to the Pirate Ship—offering a dress-up pirate adventure—and go for gardening activities in the backyard. The museum also has a special play space dedicated to toddlers and babies.

Things to know before you go

• All adults must remain with their children through the entirety of their visit.

• It’s best to start your visit in the Art Studio, so that your paintings have enough time to dry before you leave.

• All paint in the Art Studio washes out, but smocks are provided for extra protection.

• Admission is free for children under the age of 1.

How to get there

There are several bus stops about a block away from the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, but if you have a little one in tow, it might be best to drive. While there is no on-site parking, there are metered parking spaces, as well as the Visitor’s Center and Camden/Exchange Parking Garages for a small hourly fee.

When to get there

The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry is open every day except Tuesday; it's also closed on some holidays. The museum also has mornings set aside for kids with special needs every second and fourth Sunday; check ahead for the latest updates.

The South Carolina Aquarium

For more family-friendly fun, check out the South Carolina Aquarium. The sleek, compact space has plenty to see and do, including more than 10,000 plants and animal species spread out across 60 exhibits, as well as state-of-the-art learning centers.