Lots of beautiful art. If you can get the tour take advantage of it. Tons of information

The exhibitions were unique and specific to South Carolina history. Worth a visit on a rainy day but I wouldnt go out of your way if there are outdoor activities as options.

Always amazing exhibitions. Dont leave Charleston without visiting

Nice special exhibit on Jonathan Green and regular collections!

Great art museum and worth visiting. We happened to visit for tht micro mosaic but the collection residing there is wonderful too. I love the concept of visiting artist and their studios

Very beautiful and well maintained small museum. Well worth the visit.

I really like the Gibbes Museum Of Art on Meeting Street in Charleston. I have been coming here since I was a little and this museum always seems to inspire imagination and inspiration to create. I like that there are really good exhibits, programs, and events held here that makes it seem like a different experience each time, but still familiar and something that you can remember and return and enjoy again. I like all of the pieces that show the history of Charleston and South Carolina and all of the different stories that they tell of all of the different centuries. This museum is very consistent in the quality it delivers. I look forward to being able to come back here many times in the future.

Wonderful, cool, beautiful respite from the stifling summer heat in Charleston. Friendly staff greet you, and a convenient cafe offers a place to sit and relax either before or after your visit. The museum has wonderful works of art from modern to classical, sculpture to painting. Some of the more contemporary works referencing Charleston itself were my favorites. Don’t miss the Veiled Lady.

Very cute and low key with some amazing woodcut art nothing much for younger kids.

Had so much fun seeing that much history.. Awesome!

This was a great experience and I truly enjoyed this art museum this past weekend while I was visiting the Charleston area. Its on a main street so parking can be a challenge. But there are parking garages nearby so there is no issues with parking. This museum is practicing social distance between customers and enforcing the COVID-19 pandemic face masks policy. They also had hand sanitizer everywhere in the museum, so I really felt safe and I was able to enjoy the museum. All of the art exhibits are labeled, so youre able to read about the artist and the work. There is 3 floors of art collections, and they have an elevator as well as stairs. They have limited the restrooms for the visitors to just the first floor, as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic.I would visit them again and will recommend them for anyone who enjoys museums.

A great place to go observe history and culture they have very beautiful paintings some really cool sculptures I went there with my family just touring the town and stumbled across this beautifully well preserved building and decided to go in and check it out Im glad we did this was an awesome place it also has a restaurant inside like a bistro as well as a gift shop they also offer private tours so u can get a better sense of each exhibit and what it stands for as well as the person that made it also the price wasnt to bad

Wonderful art collection in downtown Charleston. The Gibbes had a makeover about 2 yrs ago and they updated the museum from a dark, quiet carpeted gallery to a beautiful, airy museum with its stunning (original?) mosaic tiled floors. The collection spans from colonial portraiture, sculpture, to modern contemporary art. This is not the biggest museum, but it is an impressive collection, and it captures the local culture and history of Charleston. The folk art exhibit was wonderful and whimsical, I thoroughly enjoyed it. They also have a wonderful miniature portrait collection, which is very unique. The Butcher & Bee have a cafe from their restaurant the Daily in the museum, and it offers a wonderful place to have a snack or a great coffee or tea after seeing some great art. The gift shop is really nice and they also have some studios for local artists to use, which is really great for the community. They also have a great #savethearts campaign where you can mail postcards to the local senators and congressmen to make them aware of how important the arts are to the community. Make sure you fill one out before you leave! Be prepared to spend about 2 hours here, if you see the entire museum. It’s worth a visit if you’re visiting Charleston! ️

Had a fun evening at Gibbes. It wasnt crowed and there was enough to enjoy

Not really Im pressed . With the art there . Good history though .

The Gibbes has an amazing collection. I highly recommend visiting...if your are in the area.

More than just paintings at the Gibbes museum the artwork displayed is not limited to just paintings but sculptures abstract carvings busts and more.

Beautiful museum!! A little small, but the cost of entry is low!

A Great place to visit while in town or for a quiet date!The ground floor has public restrooms, a Cafe, and gift shop for artsy people!The additional 2 floors of art are marvelous.(2nd floor is historical art and statues) (3rd floor changes but at the moment, modern art)$10 student$15 regularThey also have elderly discounts.

Beautiful building very much enjoyed my stay and always good to appreciate peoples potential and skill

One of the hidden gems in Charleston. We took friends here and they were so charmed. The art, the café, the best coffee, the cool gift shop, were all a huge hit. We always love seeing the new exhibits. Stunning museum.

It was alright right. A bit pricy but not a bad way to kill an hour or 2.

Any time that you can explore history and get lost in the different periods of time Im a huge fan of. This museum was filled with rich history and timeless art. If youre in Charleston its a must stop in.

Beautiful collection of classic, local and contemporary

This is a beautiful place to take your children to see beautiful artwork. Even a beautiful place to take your significant other. This was a field trip event to this Museum. It was a wonderful experience and Miss Elise had great patience and she was an awesome tour guide. She kept the attention of the children and interacted with them. Even the staff was wonderful very helpful, all the way to the security officer very kind-hearted people.

Not an art lover, but my wife and I spent over 2 hours going through the exhibits and taking the guided tour. Fascinating and informative history, highly recommended.

Third floor gallery features always a treat.

The museum has a mix of old and modern art, including paintings, furniture, sculptures. First floor is free, I believe. There is a cute cafe on the first floor, with tasty basked goods and coffee. One thing that I liked a lot was that you can borrow backpacks for your children (leave drivers license at the desk to check these out). These contain sketchpads/activity books and colored pencils, so if they are so inclined, the children can sit (benches in the galleries) and draw. There is also a lovely, small courtyard and garden on the first floor, opposite end from where you enter the building. That is a nice option to walk around (or sit) in the fresh air during your visit.

Amazing collection at a non-overwhelming size. Cafe and renovation are wonderful additions.

What an awesome art exhibition the Gibbs Museum had. BEAUTIFUL building and nice variety of historic amd contemporary art. Fair price too.

Great exhibits! Ideal place to spend a hot and humid day.

The Gibbes Musuem of Art is extremely enjoyable with a great venue for events, as well as that the architecture is remarkable.

Charlestons art museum is a gem. With a clear focus on balancing classics with striking modern art, the Gibbes is firmly aware of not only its location in the heart of historic Charleston but also our current times. In other words theres plenty to enjoy for any lover of art.

Beautiful building, okay art.

Its a very good museum. I loved taking my granddaughter and sparking her interest and curiosity.

Amazing remodel! The Guggenheim exhibit was spectacular. Im so impressed with the modern move. The Chagall was my favorite.

What a gem! A wonderful getaway by yourself for a quiet afternoon or a nice place to take out-of-town guests for a quaint view of the southern art world.

Smaller museumBeautifully decorated and nice gift shop

Great paintings and some beautiful early American furniture on display. They also have a nice coffee shop. Well worth the time.

This is Charlestons best location for visual arts. This historic building houses a wide range of art from over a lobg time line but also includes modern pieces conveying fresh ideas. There are classes, lectures, demonstrations, trips, cafe, garden and lots of shopping options. Warm. Welcoming.

Beautiful building. Dome is unique. Enjoyed the tour. Plan to return.

Great museum. Their galleries are amazing and its not too expensive to go and spend some time. Plus, their gift shop is A1

Some incredible pieces in this museum! Lots of local and national history can be learned from these paintings and sculptures.

Classy place, lots of interesting stuff to see. Has a small Cafe at the front with some food and drinks.

Loved the diverse selection of art.

Well run, nicely arranged museum with both art, local history - via artistic mediums, and changing exhibitions. I recently saw the Rauschenberg show focussing on his photographs, especially from time he spent in Charleston in the early 80s.A good place to absorb some art and its context, without feeling overwhelmed as a bigger place might make you feel.

I loved the way the rooms were all different. It was a joy to walk around on the self guided tour..Saw some fantastic pieces of art from the 1700s to now...The coffee shop is absolutely fantastic..The food and service was on point..

This was an interesting muswum with a good, but small, collection of art.

Wonderful gallery!

One of the highlights of our trip. Such a gorgeous space and loved the way it was designed to cut down on the noise of the lobby. We enjoyed the artists in the studios working that were beyond friendly and personable about their work.Great exhibits and pieces, plenty of colonial and South Carolinian pieces. Would highly recommend.

It was certainly nice though I would have enjoyed it a lot more if they had more places to sit near the art. Personally when I enjoy a piece, I like to sit for a while to really look at it and take it in. Price to enter was reasonable.

Should have more local artists. Only one Mary White painting.

Nice ... especially on a hot Charleston Summer day, but not as big and expansive as I had hoped. A little but of a lot of artists, but not terribly detailed on any particular one.

I love local art. This is a beautiful museum with wonderful history. A must see.

Great collection for this smallish town. The miniature collection is really special.

Love being a member and just stopping in to contemplate.

Stellar exhibits, beautiful building, and excellent staff. A friend and I decided to go to here for an afternoon, and found the entire experience to be very pleasurable. I greatly enjoyed A Dark Place Of Dreams! Beautiful and moving!

Really coming into its own. The museum was updated and re-curated a few years ago and has become a very enjoyable place to visit. Emphasis on local artists and history displayed in a thoughtful manner.

Nice mix of Art. Pleasant building and pleasant staff. Good time

A great small museum. A must do in Charleston. There for a class on how we look at works of art....and the world around us. The class was fabulous.

Nice museum! Good variety of artwork.

Very Beautiful place and well organized exhibits. Staff is very lovely and informative as well.

Really nice art museum. Permanent collection is always worth seeing. The visiting exhibitions are usually better than I expect.

I love this gallery!

Fantastic little museum. Blown away by to local and Southern artists featured.

I have been to the Gibbes five or six times. I always enjoy it. The regional art mostly from the 17th and 18th Centuries is nice. The Harlem Exhibit was also enjoyable.

Love love love it so does my 9 year old

Really nice experience with a mix of art from Gullah pieces to antique furniture to featured American artists. Theres a unique miniature gallery that held drawers of broach-style pictures.

Very nice museum!

Excellent collection in a well curated presentation.

Loved the museum. I hadnt been there since elementary school. The exhibit is excellent

Didnt see much because I was doing my own free tour and it wasnt free It looked and sounded like it could be cool though. Front desk lady was ok.

We have been members for years. Beautiful building, excellent art works. Great miniature portraits and early colonial period pieces. Nice gift shop, support your local art museums!

The place was beautiful and very clean

Good collection of regional art. The Harlem exhibit was fantastic

My school is coming there soon, hope its great

What a nice, peaceful, COOL, and pleasant place. Well laid out and substantial! Must do in C-town!

Amazing place to visit! The shoppe had cute gifts of all kinds and the art was breathtaking.

Friendly staff and intriguing exhibits.The security guard on the third floor was extremely courteous.

Having spent most of my life living close to museums in NYC and DC, Ill admit Im spoiled. The Gibbes is a gem of a small museum. Their collection has something for everyone. I specifically enjoyed their focus on local artists, and the acknowledgement of Charlestons role in the slave trade through various artistic mediums.

I loved the diversity of the artists shown in this museum, its really exciting to see. Its a little pricey, but theres a discount for buying online ahead of time

First experience in an art gallery. They had a marvelous mix of old and new

The best art museum in Charleston SC. It was a very enjoyable experience

I was received by the most wonderful and charming staff member upon entering. Her focus and attention was engaging and quite helpful. She made me feel like I was being welcomed into a family members home. The artwork on each floor was well worth the visit, particularly the Porgy and Bess collection. I was pleasantly surprised and enlightened to find both historical and contemporary works by African American artists represented. Some of these artists I had only experienced through art history textbooks. What a delight to have had the same charming young lady who took my entrance fee and gave directions to be ready to inquire with such earnest and passion about my experience as I was exiting an hour later. I will certainly return some day when I am again in town.

Such a good experience seeing the new exhibit!Didnt see anything from other floors, butI will definitely come back to see more exhibits soon.

Good small art museum, not all art museums can be the Met the art institute, or Lacma

Really enjoyed the concert in the garden tonight!!

A small,but excellent museum. Wonderful collection of local artist past and present. In addition, they have one of the largest miniature collections in the country. Worth visiting for that alone.

I recommend this place. Love Charleston and the art galleries you find in this beautiful place

Beautiful selection, an artistic walk through history.

Tour guide was v knowledgeable about all the pieces and the history of the area. The collections were vast but also specific to the area as well which was nice. Im kicking myself for forgetting to check out the garden while I was there.

Nice museum, good selection of quality works

Its OK at best. I think its pricey for just basically 1.25 floors of art and youre done in a couple of hours, even taking your time. Chicago is $25 and you cant see everything in one day. Cleveland is free and there is more to see. And, why does everything have to be Charleston-centric? Its almost like they dont want it there if there is no connection to Charleston. But, we have an inferiority complex in South Carolina, and we always have.They have tons of room, and they need to utilize it with more art, particularly more European art. The few impressionist pieces they have are very good, in my opinion. The bird sculptures on the 3rd floor are good, particularly the rooster.

Interesting exhibits, some dating to the 1700s. My favorite was Iron Man (the painting)

Great place to see art and learn history. Very clean old building in downtown Charleston.

Very nice museum. Small, quaint and a great selection of pieces. I enjoyed my visit and look forward to another visit.

We really enjoyed this museum. There collection is fairly good sized and had

This museum was much more extensive and engaging than I expected going into it. With a focus on historic and contemporary Charleston artists, this museum does a nice job of acknowledging the effects of racism and slavery on Charlestons rich artistic past.

Even if you stay only an hour, at 15 dollars its one of the most reasonable priced places downtown. Good sculptures and local art are the strong points. Lacks a national and world depth.

What a great little art museum. 3rd floor had a great Guggenheim exhibition. 2nd floor was standing art displays. Nice courtyard out back. Found it all worth the few dollars of entrance fee. Go. Enjoy. Not very busy so you can spend time with the art.