The Gibbes Museum opened in 1905 after its benefactor James Gibbes made a generous donation and bequest in 1888 for the city to build an art museum. Since its founding, the museum has played a huge role in establishing an artistic and cultural scene in Charleston. Its permanent collection offers an incredible introduction to art from the American South—running from the colonial era to the present—with paintings, sculptures, photographs, miniature paintings, and other artistic works displayed across three floors. The Gibbes Museum also hosts six to eight special exhibitions every year.
The Gibbes Museum is located two blocks south of Market Street, between Cumberland and Queen Streets.
The museum is open daily (except on major holidays) from 10am to 5pm with a 1pm closure on Sunday.
Known as the cultural heart of Charleston, this large, indoor-outdoor market features a variety of local vendors selling their wares from the Great Hall and open-air sheds. Visitors should check out the market during the day, and at night when the space transforms into a showcase of unique crafts made by local artisans.
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