Powder Magazine

Somehow, in all the time we've spent in Charleston, we'd missed this little jewel of a museum until today.

It's all that remains above-ground of the old walled city, and it seems to have retained a self-sustaining pocket of that ancient atmosphere.

This is one of those locations throughout the city which succeed at sucking you briefly out of modernity and depositing you in another kind of time; when you emerge back onto the street, you find the place you've been walking around in-- and perhaps yourself-- recontextualized.

I really recommend pairing this experience with a drive out to Colonial Dorchester for an immersive walk around the grounds and an up-close look at the tabby (oyster shell concrete) fort. The two locations are really cross-informative of one another.

Admission is cheap, and it's clear that it goes right into upkeep, as the place is immaculate.

My daughter and I especially enjoyed The Graces, a Colonial era game in which a small hoop is tossed and caught by way of two pairs of sticks. The period music really enhanced it. We had a blast. I'm thinking of making a set for picnics and stuff.

Accidentally found this place while waiting for a table at a local restaurant. How lucky was I. Great place to spend an hour. They've got hands on activities for kids and adults. Quill pens, replica muzzle loaders, stocks and more. Neat little place. Extra special if you're visiting the exchange building too!

Well worth the stop! This lovely little historic gem shows you a glimpse 300 years into the past. Very well done, fun and informative. Loved the sink the pirate ship video game!

Quite the fun historical place to visit. We had a blast and the kids really enjoyed it also. Reasonable prices to enter since it's a smaller building/property. We'll be back!

Visited this little gem of a museum on our last day in Charleston. We’re glad we did. Love the history of the building. Dennis was terrific and showed us how gunpowder was applied on muskets and cannons. Excellent visit.

What a great place!! My family and friends decided to take an unplanned, spontaneous trip from the Upstate to Charleston with no definite plans in mind. On the random tour we took, we learned about Powder Magazine and we decided to check it out the next day. WHAT AN INCREDIBLE LITTLE PLACE! The staff was exceptional and gave a great overview of the history regarding the building. We completed the scavenger hunt and won a prize! My husband, who is very picky about how and where he spends his time, and if we didn’t have another tour planned that day, I don’t think he or the rest of our group would have left. The games and activities they have available in the little yard were so much fun as well and we even ordered a few of our own so we can play them at home.

We had an 8 year old, two teens, one young adult who is handicapped and adults up to age 44 and we all had a blast! We will absolutely be returning on our next trip to Charleston!

We weren’t planning on visiting this museum, but stopped in after hearing about it from a ghost tour company. It ended up being a highlight of our day. We learned a lot and got some cool photos. Shoutout to Dennis and Amy for making our visit great!

The staff( Mr. Mitchell) was very knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions. He knows everything about history of Charleston. The museum is small, but you can learn good old history. If you want to learn history, must see.

Nice place, very small, but very interesting. Staff were super friendly, and the hand on activities made it fun.

We visited Charleston, SC (on vacation) during the second week of February. As a history teacher, one of the highlights of my trip was our visit to the Powder Magazine! This little building stores so much history that it's an absolute must-see for ANYONE who's even remotely interested in how our nation won independence from the British!

Delightful small museum but full of incredible detail about this building. Learned they are constructed to mitigate damage from a blast.

A small but historically important historic site. Nice interactive exhibits that teach the history of Charleston as a fortified city.

This little museum is well worth a visit. The staff, especially Mitchel, is friendly and well versed in military history. We spent a very enjoyable half hour with him.

Cute museum with welcoming staff. Interactive exhibits good for kids. Worth the visit and price.

Very interesting to learn our history and stand in the oldest structure in Charleston. Very friendly, helpful staff

The most historical fun I've had in one room! Mitchell was INCREDIBLE, I so appreciated the time he took to tell me about the history of the space and of Charleston. This was a great addition to my day of tours, and it didn't take more than 30-45 min to take it all in, sink a pirate ship (on-site game), and explore the gift shop.

I had admission following an Adventure Sightseeing bus tour (also recommended), so not sure about regular pricing but it was absolutely worth the trip.

This is a cool little attraction. It doesn’t cost a lot and it won’t take a large chinch of time out of your day. It took about 30 minutes to see everything! It’s a couple blocks from the market so not too far out there.

Very cool little museum. It’s all about the history and the experience. Well worth the $6 admission!

Far more interesting than I gave it credit for. If you have time and want to learn something, mark this as one of your stops.

What an awesome experience, did this with a field trip of kids but I would go back any day