South Carolina Aquarium

Situated on historic Charleston Harbor, the South Carolina Aquarium showcases thousands of aquatic animals across vibrant regional habitats. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits featuring native species, touch tanks, and an impressive deep-water ocean tank. It offers a family-friendly educational journey through South Carolina's ecosystems from the mountains to the coast.

Expert notes

• A must-do activity is the Touch Tank, where visitors can get up close and personal with sea stars, horseshoe crabs, and other creatures. The ideal time to visit is in the morning when the aquarium is less crowded. Consider purchasing your tickets online in advance to skip the line. Take your time to enjoy each exhibit fully and read the informational signs. Attend one of the aquarium's daily animal encounters for a chance to learn more about the animals and their behaviors. Entry fee varies depending on the day of the week, check their website for up-to-date price information. Check out daily programs: https://scaquarium.org/daily-programs/ . After-Hours adults-only programs are also available https://scaquarium.org/aquariumforadults/

Features

• Educational Workshops
• Exhibitions
• Family Fun
• Kids Friendly
• Local Favorite
• Private Events
• Sea World
• Walking Around
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Wildlife

Special occasion reservations

The South Carolina Aquarium offers a beautiful venue for private events, including weddings, corporate events, and birthday parties. For more information and to reserve the space, visit https://scaquarium.org/planyourevent/ or call (843) 577-3474.