Hilton Head and Bluffton, SC Area Museums.

Perhaps an interesting rainy day adventure during a visit to the Hilton Head and Bluffton area would be to stop by some of our area museums and catch a glimpse of Lowcountry history.  Listed below are our most popular museums that reflect the natural and cultural history of the region.

     Heyward House Museum Center, 70 Boundary Street in Bluffton.  This is a historic house museum with docent led tours, free map for walking tours.  Built around 1841, the Heyward House Museum Center has been completely resotored.  843-757-6293

     Coastal Discovery Museum, 100 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island.  The kids will enjoy a visit here to learn about Natural History walks, bird watching, sea turtle information, alligator talks, native islander history exhibits and specially scheduled events.  843-689-6767

     The Sandbox Museum, An interactive Children's Museum for babies through age 8.  The perfect place on a hot summer day to cool off with the kiddos.  Exhibits include a jet cockpit, climbing wall, pirate ship with costumes, an international cafe and art center.  843-842-7645

     Palmetto Bluff Museum, This is a free small museum located in the beautiful and picturesque community of Palmetto Bluff.  Here you can learn everything about the Yemassee tribe to local animals and wildlife.  It details the history of the 22,000 acre development that is located across from the May River from Old Town Bluffton.   843-706-6020