Formerly known as the Gibbes Art Gallery, the Gibbes Museum of Art is an art museum in Charleston, South Carolina. Established as the Carolina Art Association in 1858, the museum moved into a new Beaux Arts building at 135 Meeting Street, in the Charleston Historic District, in 1905. The Gibbes houses a premier collection of over 10,000 works of fine art, principally American works, many with a connection to Charleston or the South.
The Gibbes Museum enhances lives through art by engaging people of every background and experience with art and artists of enduring quality, by collecting and preserving art that touches Charleston, and by providing opportunities to learn, to discover, to enjoy, and to be inspired by the creative process. Recognized among the oldest arts organizations in the United States, the Gibbes has played a significant role in shaping the careers of American artists for over a century. The Museum connects the city and region's artistic past to a vibrant contemporary art scene.
Location & Hours
Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401 open in mapPhone 843-722-2706
Sunday | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
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Monday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Tuesday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Wednesday | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Thursday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Friday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Saturday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Admission Fees
Adult ($2 off when purchased in advance online) | $12.00 |
Senior (62+) | $10.00 |
Student (College) | $10.00 |
Military | $10.00 |
Youth (4-17) | $6.00 |
Child (0-3) | Free |
Gibbes Museum of Art accepts VISA, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.
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