International African American Museum is a history museum in Charleston, Charleston County, in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Adult admission is $22.5. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm (effective July 2026); Last entry 4pm. Facts read from the official site on October 25, 2026.
- Hours10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Tue–Sat)official hours below
- Admission$22.5 adults
- WhereCharlestonCharleston County, Lowcountry
- DogsNot published
About International African American Museum
The International African American Museum on the Charleston waterfront presents African American history and culture. Admission includes its Center for Family History for genealogy research and its special exhibitions gallery.
- Center for Family History
- African Ancestors Garden
- They Lived exhibit on the museum's 1850 daguerreotypes collection
- Self-guided audio tour on Bloomberg Connects
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Getting In
Admission: $22.5 adults. Parking: Hourly parking in the City of Charleston garage at 24 Calhoun Street.
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International African American Museum Hours
Hours in a day
- OpenTue–Sat10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Days of the week today is outlined
- Sunday 12pm-5pm (effective July 2026)
- Closed Monday
- Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
- Sunday 12pm-5pm (effective July 2026)
- Last entry 4pm
- Closed Monday
- Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Hours source: official site, read October 25, 2026.
Admission And Parking
- Non-SC resident: Adults (17+)$22.50
- SC resident (SC ID): Adults$15.50
The first price on each official line (where online and gate prices differ, the line below says which). Read October 25, 2026.
- Non-SC resident: Adults (17+) $22.50; Youth (6-16) $10.50; Senior (62+) $14.50; Military $14.50; Child under 6 free
- SC resident (SC ID): Adults $15.50; Youth $7.50; Senior $9.50; Military $9.50; Child under 6 free
- Museums for All (SNAP/EBT, 4 guests per card, at the desk): $2.50 each
- Admission includes Center for Family History and Special Exhibitions Gallery
Parking: Hourly parking in the City of Charleston garage at 24 Calhoun Street; metered parking on Washington Street and Concord Street.
Directions And Contact
- Address: 14 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC 29401
- Phone: 843-872-5352
- Map point: 32.78868,-79.92583, from OpenStreetMap. Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: iaamuseum.org
Dogs And Accessibility
- Dogs: not published
- Accessibility: Museum and African Ancestors Garden accessible to all ages and abilities; elevators and quiet rooms available.
Near International African American Museum
- 1South Carolina AquariumAquariumunder 1 mi
- 2The Charleston MuseumHistory Museumunder 1 mi
- 3Gibbes Museum of ArtArt Museumunder 1 mi
- 4Patriots Point Naval and Maritime MuseumMaritime Museumabout 1 mi
- 5West Ashley GreenwayRail Trailabout 3 mi
- 6May Forest State ParkState Parkabout 3 mi
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FAQ
How much does International African American Museum cost?
$22.5 adults. Non-SC resident: Adults (17+) $22.50; Youth (6-16) $10.50; Senior (62+) $14.50; Military $14.50; Child under 6 free; SC resident (SC ID): Adults $15.50; Youth $7.50; Senior $9.50; Military $9.50; Child under 6 free; Museums for All (SNAP/EBT, 4 guests per card, at the desk): $2.50 each
What are the hours at International African American Museum?
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm (effective July 2026).
Can I bring a dog to International African American Museum?
not published
What We Could Not Verify
- Pet policy not published
- Phone listed is the membership line; no general visitor line found
- FAQ page still shows older hours (Tue-Sun 10am-5pm)
- Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.
Sources
- International African American Museum: hours (read 2026-10-25)
- International African American Museum: official site (read 2026-10-25)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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