South Carolina Aquarium
Tourist attraction
Open Open ⋅ Closes 5 p.m.
About
Expansive display of living sea animals. Massive aquarium with interactive exhibits & hundreds of creatures, including many native species.
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What to bring
▼Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:
- Comfortable shoes for walking
Best times to visit
▼To avoid crowds at South Carolina Aquarium:
- Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
- Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
- Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance
Age appropriateness
▼This location is generally recommended for:
Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)
Details
- Address100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
- 📞Phone(843) 577-3474
- 🕒HoursMonday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.Tuesday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.Wednesday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.Thursday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.Friday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.Saturday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.Sunday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Features
Service options
- Onsite services: Onsite services available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom
Offerings
- Gift shop: Has gift shop
Amenities
- Cafe: Has cafe
- Offers tours: Offers tours
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space: Transgender safe space
Children
- Good for kids: Good for kids
- Playground: Has playground
Parking
- Paid parking garage: Paid parking garage
- Paid street parking: Paid street parking
Nearby
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