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South Carolina Aquarium

The rivers, marshes and ocean of South Carolina in one building on the harbor, with a hospital for injured sea turtles.

Official Website
Photo: JonathanLamb · Public domain
Open
Every day
Price
Paid
Time Needed
2 hours
Address
100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
On the harbor, next to the Fort Sumter ferry dock at Liberty Square.

Why Go

Follow water from the mountains to the sea, ending at the two-story Great Ocean Tank of sharks and a loggerhead turtle. The Sea Turtle Care Center treats sick turtles and releases them back to the wild.

Nearby

International African American Museum5 min walk · Must-SeeMother Emanuel AME Church13 min walkThe Charleston Museum16 min walkCharleston City Market21 min walk

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