Exceptional facility responsible for the conservation of the CSS H L Hunley. The exhibits are well done and informative. The opportunity to view the actual Huntley in its conservation bath is a rare chance to see modern marine archaeology and conservation in action. The guided tour gives you the background on the Hanley’s development and its significance in the history of submarine warfare. Time here is well spent.

Since the CSS Hunley was found in 2000, the Warren Lasch Conservation Center has been dedicated to the preservation of this famous vessel. What happened to the Hunley after the attack? How did the crew die? How close was the sub to its prey when the powerful torpedo went off? The center has been exploring these mysteries for years. This is a really nice museum. They have replicas of the Pioneer and the American Diver (the first two experimental submarines built in the south, they have stories of their own). There are hands on tours of the museum, with very knowledgeable docents. Want to know what it is like to sit in the sub, you can do that. The boat is only 4 feet wide. You can get a feeling for the trials of the crew as they sailed off to battle in their own coffin. But the star of the center is the Hunley itself. It was a crude and dangerous vessel. Two crews died in tests and its final mission cost the entire crew its life. I liked the gift shop, lots of good books and souvenirs. I go to Charleston every couple of years. I never get tired of seeing the Hunley in its amazing museum. If you are a Civil War buff, or if you are just a curious soul by nature, this would be a great place to spend an afternoon.

An absolute worth while stop when you are in Charleston. The tour was very well done and the museum was well laid out. For those who like seeing local history this is a hidden gem.

Amazing experience

This place is fascinating informative, and quite well done

Excellent tour. This is well worth a visit. Makes for fun conversation speculating about why it was lost at sea.

Very good history lesson from over 150 years ago about the civil war and the first combat submarine.

Very knowledgeable staff of volunteers.