This was a great way to spend some time. I'll bring the grandkids back so they can see everything…read morethere is to see

The end of a long day we decided to come here. It was just perfect for that after a long day but…read morestill something to do kind of activity. Wish we walked around more but as my son kept saying he was tired of walking lol. Of course he wasn't to tired to go check out the gift shop :P

The Edisto Environmental Learning Center is an educational facility and museum that opened at…read moreEdisto Beach State Park in Edisto Island, South Carolina in 2004. The facility features exhibits that cover the natural and cultural aspects of the ACE Basin which includes the Lowcountry watersheds of the Ashepoo, Combahee, and Edisto rivers. Visitors can also see live animals, touch tanks, feeding programs, prehistoric fossils, and various educational programs. My family and I visited the Edisto Environmental Learning Center this past summer while we were on a road trip. We stayed in Edisto Island for a few days. One night while at dinner, a local resident noticed that my wife and I had small children and recommended that we take them to the center. We went to check it out the following day and we were glad that we did. There were lots of fun exhibits that focused on animals from the local river system, including crocodiles, fish and turtles. One of the staff even brought out a live baby alligator for our two sons to see and touch. The museum also had a really cool interactive replica of a research boat. My older son had a lot of fun pretending that he was the captain. Afterwards, we all attended a special presentation about alligators and snakes. There were even some live snakes for everyone to see. Overall we had a fun visit here and we recommend it to any families visiting Edisto Island!

This is a very interesting place to visit! There are nature trails with little crabs running…read morearound. You can touch hermit crabs and a horseshoe crab in a little pool. There are fossils galore. I also liked the rocking chairs!

You have to come here when you visit Charleston. Oldest museum in the United States. I love the…read moreHunley submarine outside. I liked how you followed a course through the place... rather than a bunch of stuff in one big room...

I've not been here since 2014! Not only is this America's first established museum, not the…read morebuilding itself, but the establishment of a historical museum, as well stocked with a ton of Charlestonian and South Carolina in history and artifacts. It is well worth the visit and highly recommend.!

This may have been my favorite place we stopped on our Charleston field trip! I feel like I…read morelearned so much it was very cool!! We started the tour by listening to our guide tell us more about the Hunley we sat in a small room with lots of large photos. She made the information interesting for the adults as well as for the kids. After we finished we switched with the other group and went to view the submarine and the artifacts found with it. It was awesome! Next, we ventured to the gift shop, of course! My kiddo picked out a lovely snow globe and an adorable stuffed bear. This is a must visit if you're in Charleston!!

I didn't really know what to except but am pleasantly surprised. Nice educational exhibit with some…read moresprinkling of videos and talks. You can actually see the Hunley, too at the back of the building. Driving there you may think that you're in the wrong place but then you see the entrance. They have a nice gift shop too!

Stopped in here with the kids today, had some time before an event so I figured we could come here…read more We were there about 30 minutes. It was fine. I like that it was very unique, I love specialty museums, and it had a really good collection of old fire trucks. As an adult I thought it was neat to learn about the history and evolution of fire trucks. Also an assortment of firefighting gear and equipment from different eras. But to me, this should be a museum mostly for kids, and there just wasn't much for kids here. There was some sort of playset in the middle of the room which was covered in kids while their parents looked at the fire trucks, and an incredibly long line at some sort of machine to make badges or patches or something. Like I said I enjoyed it, but it's just confused because the subject matter is something I usually associate with little kids but the material is mostly aimed at adults. J.Ja

Great experience for kids to see big fire trucks. Museum is geared toward teaching about fire…read morehistory. There is also a playhouse with slide that is a big hit. Also get to design fire badge to print out activity. The American LaFrance trucks span from centuries ago. They are on loan so the museum might close soon as the trucks are returned. Hurry to check it out!

This is one of Augusta's most rewarding museums, a place that manages to tell a 12,000‑year story…read morewithout ever feeling overwhelming. The Augusta Museum of History is the city's oldest historical institution, founded in 1937 and now the only accredited museum in the Central Savannah River Area, which gives it a level of curatorial depth you can feel as you move from room to room. The museum's signature exhibition, Augusta's Story, begins with the region's earliest Indigenous cultures, including artifacts from the Stallings Island people, and then moves through the Colonial Era, the antebellum period, the Civil War, and the city's twentieth century reinventions. You see everything from slave‑made pottery to a 12‑pounder bronze Napoleon cannon tube and an 1869 steam fire engine tied to the devastating 1916 fire that reshaped parts of the city. It's a rare chance to see Augusta's full arc laid out in a way that feels comprehensive. The museum also excels at capturing the city's cultural identity. The James Brown gallery is a highlight, celebrating the life and global influence of the "Godfather of Soul" with photographs, stage pieces, and biographical context that show how deeply he shaped Augusta's modern identity. Several media options to watch him performing and to hear other leading figures discuss his influence. The golf and Masters Tournament section offers a thoughtful look at how the sport became intertwined with the city's reputation, and the medical history exhibit includes an impressive wall of antique medicine bottles that gives you a sense of how local healthcare evolved over generations. One of the most enjoyable parts of the visit is the Transportation Corridor, which brings Augusta's mobility story to life with a 1914 steam locomotive, a 1917 steam trolley, a reconstructed 1930s gas station, and a range of early vehicles. Walking through the restored streetcar and stepping into the rail car for photos adds a tactile, playful element that balances the more traditional exhibits. Upstairs, the museum's radio history exhibit traces the rise of WBBQ, one of Augusta's most influential stations, including a "then and now" section installed for its 60th anniversary. There are also exhibits on local law enforcement and firefighting, as well as a gallery of regional legends that highlights entertainers, athletes, writers, and other notable Augustans. The entire museum is comfortably explored in about two hours, which makes it an easy and rewarding stop whether you're spending a full day downtown or pairing it with the Morris Museum of Art or the Riverwalk. It's the kind of place that leaves you with a clearer sense of Augusta's character, from its earliest settlements to the voices and industries that shaped the city you see today. Don't miss it. [Review 203 of 2026 - 904 in Georgia - 25392 overall]

We were in town for the weekend and decided to pay this place a visit. The admission price was…read moreonly a dollar so you really can't go wrong with that price. The first floor has a pretty extensive history of the city and was very interesting. The second floor has about five other sections including golf, James Brown, medical, and locals.