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South Carolina Maritime Museum
729 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440, United States
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Ju
Review №1

Free entry, very interesting, good air conditioning, not too big, probably 20-60 minutes depending on how much time you spend reading all the exhibits. This place is great. If you have any interest in early American commerce, the ocean, or South Carolinas role in the early (1700s on) lumber industry, it is the place to visit.

An
Review №2

Incredible history in the town. Great museum, lots of changing exhibits and activities.

Tr
Review №3

Very nice museum. Very open and bright. We enjoyed our visit.

Di
Review №4

I enjoyed every minute. Very interesting information!

Da
Review №5

Very knowledgeable about Georgetown and the ships that were built and sailed in the 1800s

Pa
Review №6

Amazing place if going to Georgetown, no charge but takes donations. FANTASTICE history

La
Review №7

I cant say enough about the Maritime Museum and how much I appreciate & respect what it provides to our Historic little Town. They host the Annual Wooden Boat Show. It gives Georgetownians an event to look forward to each year. It helps boost our economy by bringing Exhibitors, tourists, and locals together to enjoy the show and while they are here they soend money in our stores and restaurants. I entered my boat this year in the Classic Inboard category. I have a 70 year old Commercial Fishing Vessel that is a working shrimp boat. I didnt win but I had a great time. My boat was Exhibit # 663 F/V Lady Karen. #ladykaren #captjody #myladykarenshrimp #mygeorgetown #shrimplife

An
Review №8

Awesome free museum. Great historical overviews

Vi
Review №9

Neat, well organized museum with lots of interesting photos and displays.

Ni
Review №10

Beautiful history. Fun field trip!

Wa
Review №11

I really enjoyed the museum. The Hugo documentary was also interesting. As many times as I have been to Georgetown, I never went in here until last week.

Am
Review №12

Knowledge & friendly staff!

Mi
Review №13

Lovely museum in lovely old town Georgetown. Both my husband and I enjoyed our visit.

Ha
Review №14

Recently remodeled interesting local history stories & artifacts, warm friendly staff

K
Review №15

Nice little museum!. It is in such a cute, quaint area. Clean, staff is nice. And it is free but donations are excepted.

Ma
Review №16

Fantastic little museum with tons of cool artifacts . Great little piece of history in beautiful town. Did i mention it was FREE! Highly recommended. Fiendly people,that make me want to live here.Enjoy.

Ci
Review №17

A nice small museum with a lot of interesting displays on life in and around Georgetown & the river a nice area about hurricanes......

ha
Review №18

Very nice well run, good people think we would like to join.

Ch
Review №19

Well curated museum

Ma
Review №20

Very informative. If I come back to this part of South Carolina I will go back.

Da
Review №21

Excellent little museum. Highly informative! Handicapped accessible!

te
Review №22

Surprisingly informative. Great historical artifacts well laid out.

tr
Review №23

Just okay but free so what do you expect. Cool to read through and see some history. Leave a donation and maybe more next time we go.

Jo
Review №24

Great place to bisot

Rh
Review №25

Plan to spend time here if youre interested in history and take the time to read placards. Free! A wide variety of local artifacts, definitely worth an hour and a donation.

De
Review №26

Nice museum lots of local nautical history. Small gift shop

Ch
Review №27

Great place to go see and learn.

Lo
Review №28

Very interesting with lots of ship pieces, lighthouse things, good history and it’s all free. Donations accepted if you choose and they also have a neat little gift shop area.

Ma
Review №29

Great area!

Je
Review №30

Well-crafted models of ships and early submarines paired with photographs and stories. Also see the collection of huge megalodon teeth and interesting bits of shipwreck salvage.

So
Review №31

Really enjoyed the history lesson!

Ca
Review №32

What a gem of local artifactsI found them during the Wooden Boat show in OctoberThey do an amazing job on displays and sponsor some great fundraisersWonderful selection of cool souvenirs as Georgetown MemorabiliaWe put our Grandaughter in the Sailing school for a week a couple years agoWhat a treasure for Georgetown SC

Bo
Review №33

I am a volunteer at the museum. If you have any interest at all in the maritime history of Winyah Bay area we have it from colonial times to modern.

Sa
Review №34

Wonderful place lots of history

Ka
Review №35

Nice models nice exhibits and LOTS of information

Al
Review №36

Helpful friendly staff. Handicap accessible. Has an elevator to the second floor. They have alot of interesting nautical artifacts from the various local wrecks. Real nice scale models of those ships. Videos of the retrieval of some of those artifacts. All in all a good look at a chunk of local history. The museum is on the historic waterfront. Easy walking distance to the Georgetown County Museum and the Rice Museum. Surrounded by shops and great restaurants. An excellent way to spend a day

El
Review №37

I was here a few days ago and the woman who greeted us was beyond wonderful, she was so helpful and knowledgeable. Overall it was a great experience and Id highly recommend stopping by (:

Li
Review №38

Nice history depicted in the displays. Free to Browse.

St
Review №39

Very interesting history of seaside South Carolina. Worth the price of admission.

Su
Review №40

Great displays of SC history.

Sc
Review №41

Lots of local Martime history about Goergetown, Winyah Bay. Very nicely put together

Ra
Review №42

Very nice area enjoyed the displays and history

Ma
Review №43

Very fun free museum

Ro
Review №44

The maritime museum has a great history of Georgetown and the many waterfront industries that started the town. Please take time to go by and check it out.

Cl
Review №45

Well worth a visit and your time.

Le
Review №46

I enjoyed the history

gr
Review №47

Free. Great history.

Ja
Review №48

Great hurricanes of South Carolina exhibit.

Ca
Review №49

Lovely town!!!️

Ce
Review №50

Love this place if you like history

Da
Review №51

Educational on South Carolina harbor history.

Jo
Review №52

This is a must visit museum if you are visiting Georgetown! They have a great gift shop with unique Georgetown souvenirs. There is a lot of history packed in this museum

ch
Review №53

Really great. Ships parts, history, ship models. Nicely laid out.

st
Review №54

Great historical place

Ly
Review №55

Fascinating small museum. Cant be missed.

Ka
Review №56

Beautiful spot...great history!

St
Review №57

Great hostory of charleston maritime. Free!

ro
Review №58

Interesting place with lots good stories!

KR
Review №59

Small museum with nautical artifacts, ship models, and art.

Gl
Review №60

Fun visit.

Ch
Review №61

Great place to visit

Ma
Review №62

Beautiful, informative museum on the wateefront of Georgetown, SC

Jo
Review №63

Wow, very informative !

Pa
Review №64

Very nice

jo
Review №65

Solid spot

Mo
Review №66

Neat place to visit $$$

Li
Review №67

Lots of information and history.

Li
Review №68

Small but glad it was there!

Ma
Review №69

Very informative

Di
Review №70

Nice exhibit, friendly staff

Br
Review №71

Very good

Su
Review №72

Excellent history

Fr
Review №73

Great museum

Ma
Review №74

Charming and informative

Do
Review №75

Nice little Museum to pay a visit to.

Ma
Review №76

Interesting and growing

Br
Review №77

Nice maritime museum with local history

Mi
Review №78

Very interesting.

Jo
Review №79

While youre here, check out Capn Rods next door.

Ja
Review №80

Great local history museum

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  • Address:729 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440, United States
  • Site:http://www.scmaritimemuseum.org/
  • Phone:+1 843-520-0111
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Maritime museum
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–5pm
  • Tuesday:11am–5pm
  • Wednesday:11am–5pm
  • Thursday:11am–5pm
  • Friday:11am–5pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:11am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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