Best places: Museums in Beaufort County

Exhibits & artifacts dedicated to the history of the U.S. Marine Corps & the Port Royal region.

Learning center with programs & walks on 68 coastal acres with ancient buildings, trees & wildlife.

Former school for freed slaves, now a cultural center & museum of African-American history.

Each level in this towering lighthouse is devoted to a different period in South Carolina's history.

Elegant museum with exhibits on the county's golf course, local pottery & the Savannah River Site.

👍👍 Neat place! Great for kids under 10 especially. We watched a movie, looked around. Informative. I wouldn't suggest dedicating an entire day to this place. We were there a good hour and I felt that was the right amount of time to check things out. Items in gift shop are a bit pricey- heads up.

1841 historic home offering guided tours & artifacts that describe life in the antebellum South.

Museum featuring exhibits on Beaufort's history & culture in an 18th-century arsenal.

👍👍 Great place for the whole family and the grounds are beautiful. Loved learning about the history of thoroughbred racing in Aiken.

👍👍 We had enjoyed our trip here today especially the self tour cart trip. We had started with riding the ferry to Daufuskie Island. The difference is noticeable between the two ferries, The air condition and the right is much better on the newer one. The ferry ride takes about 45 minutes. When you get...

👍👍 A charming little place off the beaten path on Daufuskie Island. We learned so much about the history of the area in just a short time. They were out of their local wine so we look forward to trying it on our next trip. Cheers!

👍 Great place to learn about some of the history of Aiken and of course, trains. Friendly staff, and activities for kids. I've been several times and the kids always enjoy it. Unfortunately I've not been able to see the model train run, every time I go they have "electrical issues" that keep the model...

Museum dedicated to the Savannah River Site's scientific & technological role in the Cold War.

Grand circa-1804 mansion, built in the Federal style, offering docent-led tours.

😠 They're closed for renovations. That information should have been updated online SOMEWHERE. Didn't find that out until after the hour drive, not sure how far the two cars that were behind me drove either. Won't try again.