Mace Brown Museum of Natural History – College of Charleston

Mace Brown Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum in Charleston, SC. The museum offers free admission to the public and features fascinating exhibits on fossils, dinosaurs, and marine life. Visitors can explore various collections, including dinosaur bones, the evolution of whales, mammals of North America and the Carolinas, and the giant jaw of the extinct Megalodon shark. The museum is highly regarded by the community, maintaining a 4.70 rating from 297 reviews.

The museum is located on the second floor of the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences Building. Its collections highlight ocean life through time, featuring specimens such as mosasaurs and cave bears. For those interested in a deeper look, the museum offers staff-led tours for groups of all ages, which typically last about 30 minutes and cover the main highlights of the exhibits. Because the museum is situated within a college building near active classrooms, visitors are asked to be mindful of noise levels.

The museum sits on Calhoun Street, near the Marlene & Nathan Addlestone Library. It is a short walk from Rivers Green and is located close to the Charity & Benevolence African-American Cemetery Memorial and the Louis G. Gregory Bahá'í Museum.

The museum is recognized for providing a detailed and educational experience through its diverse natural history collections. Its commitment to accessibility through free admission makes it a prominent destination for those looking to discover the natural world in Charleston.

Services:

• Academic Programs
• Admissions
• Career Center
• Exhibits on cave bears
• Exhibits on fossils
• Exhibits on mammals
• Exhibits on mosasaurs
• Exhibits on ocean life