The Coastal Discovery Museum inspires people to care for the Lowcountry. Founded in 1985, the Coastal Discovery Museum shares the stories of our Lowcountry’s history, culture, environment and art through exhibitions, educational programming, walks, tours, talks, school field trips and more! We continue to be an outstanding resource and educational institution for our Lowcountry residents and our visitors, but we want to do more than just educate – We want to make a difference for our community by inspiring our visitors to act, to be better stewards of the environment, to cherish and preserve our historical resources, and to be active in the arts.
The Coastal Discovery Museum is located at the picturesque Honey Horn site located on the north end of Hilton Head Island. This 68 acre facility is home to some of the Island’s older structures and some of the most beautiful scenery. Stroll through the pathways around the property to discover the Camellia Garden (with over 135 varieties), visit the Karen Wertheimer Native Butterfly Habitat, stop along one of the three marsh-front boardwalks, visit Comet and Hawk (our resident marsh tacky and quarter horse). Inside the Discovery House you’ll find permanent exhibitions about the area’s history, culture, and environment. Temporary exhibits change several times during the year.
The Discovery Lab is a dedicated learning space located in the Supervisor’s House (c. 1890) with a 650-square foot addition. Inside, learners of all ages find out about the Lowcountry’s history, culture, and natural history throughout the year. Photography workshops, sweetgrass basket making classes, and painting classes are also planned for this space. Guided tours are offered to visitors throughout the year – on water and on land. Museum staff and volunteers share their expertise and passion about our local stories with visitors of all ages. Check out all the activities at the Coastal Discovery Museum at http://www.coastaldiscovery.org.
Nikon Small World - Art Exhibit
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Admission is free.
The 20 images captured by a light microscope are part of Nikon’s annual photomicrography competition, which is open to anyone with an interest in microscopy and photography.
Each year, the Small World exhibit travels throughout North America to selected museums and science centers. To view the complete collection of winning images, visit www.nikonsmallworld.com.
Nikon’s Small World calendars, featuring the winning images, are available to purchase at our store.
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Beginning March 30 @ 12:00 am
We are pleased to announce a new exhibit showcasing prize-winning images from the Nikon Small World competition, in the Sea Island Gallery, from March 15 to May 5.
Admission is free.
The 20 images captured by a light microscope are part of Nikon’s annual photomicrography competition, which is open to anyone with an interest in microscopy and photography.
Each year, the Small World exhibit travels throughout North America to selected museums and science centers. To view the complete collection of winning images, visit www.nikonsmallworld.com.
Nikon’s Small World calendars, featuring the winning images, are available to purchase at our store.
https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/
Find Out More
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Each year, the Small World exhibit travels throughout North America to selected museums and science centers. To view the complete collection of winning images, visit www.nikonsmallworld.com.
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We are pleased to announce a new exhibit showcasing prize-winning images from the Nikon Small World competition, in the Sea Island Gallery, from March 15 to May 5.
Admission is free.
The 20 images captured by a light microscope are part of Nikon’s annual photomicrography competition, which is open to anyone with an interest in microscopy and photography.
Each year, the Small World exhibit travels throughout North America to selected museums and science centers. To view the complete collection of winning images, visit www.nikonsmallworld.com.
Nikon’s Small World calendars, featuring the winning images, are available to purchase at our store.
https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/
Find Out More
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Each year, the Small World exhibit travels throughout North America to selected museums and science centers. To view the complete collection of winning images, visit www.nikonsmallworld.com.
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Admission is free.
The 20 images captured by a light microscope are part of Nikon’s annual photomicrography competition, which is open to anyone with an interest in microscopy and photography.
Each year, the Small World exhibit travels throughout North America to selected museums and science centers. To view the complete collection of winning images, visit www.nikonsmallworld.com.
Nikon’s Small World calendars, featuring the winning images, are available to purchase at our store.
https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/
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Admission is free.
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Each year, the Small World exhibit travels throughout North America to selected museums and science centers. To view the complete collection of winning images, visit www.nikonsmallworld.com.
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Admission is free.
The 20 images captured by a light microscope are part of Nikon’s annual photomicrography competition, which is open to anyone with an interest in microscopy and photography.
Each year, the Small World exhibit travels throughout North America to selected museums and science centers. To view the complete collection of winning images, visit www.nikonsmallworld.com.
Nikon’s Small World calendars, featuring the winning images, are available to purchase at our store.
https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/
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Hilton Head Island Farmers Market - At Coastal Discovery Museum
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[post_content] => Join us every Tuesday, 9 am - 1 pm, for our Hilton Head Island Farmers Market!
Shop locally and meet new friends — a great way to support Lowcountry small businesses.
We sincerely appreciate our sponsors. Together we are building community and connection.
Tuesdays 9AM - 1PM.
Coastal Discovery Museum
70 Honey Horn Dr.
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Farmers Market
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Join us every Tuesday, 9 am - 1 pm, for our Hilton Head Island Farmers Market!
Shop locally and meet new friends — a great way to support Lowcountry small businesses.
We sincerely appreciate our sponsors. Together we are building community and connection.
Tuesdays 9AM - 1PM.
Coastal Discovery Museum
70 Honey Horn Dr.
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Island Story
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[post_content] => Hilton Head Island has a fascinating history, from the earliest Native Americans inhabitants that harvested oysters and hunted Black Bear to the modern day residents and visitors who flock here to play tennis and golf. The island has gone through numerous changes and uses by diverse groups of people, from logging to farming, to hunting and finally today mostly as a tourist retreat and home to over 35,000 full time residents. Learn from a museum docent about these changes, and the tale of its participants from Native Americans, to Gullah islanders to modern day residents.
Learn from a docent at the Coastal Discovery Museum about our earliest residents, the plantation era, Gullah culture, and our modern development. Please, no children under 7. Held every Tuesday 3 pm. Cost is $15 per adult and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223.
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Hilton Head Island has a fascinating history, from the earliest Native Americans inhabitants that harvested oysters and hunted Black Bear to the modern day residents and visitors who flock here to play tennis and golf. The island has gone through numerous changes and uses by diverse groups of people, from logging to farming, to hunting and finally today mostly as a tourist retreat and home to over 35,000 full time residents. Learn from a museum docent about these changes, and the tale of its participants from Native Americans, to Gullah islanders to modern day residents.
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Nikon Small World - Art Exhibit
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Each year, the Small World exhibit travels throughout North America to selected museums and science centers. To view the complete collection of winning images, visit www.nikonsmallworld.com.
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Admission is free.
The 20 images captured by a light microscope are part of Nikon’s annual photomicrography competition, which is open to anyone with an interest in microscopy and photography.
Each year, the Small World exhibit travels throughout North America to selected museums and science centers. To view the complete collection of winning images, visit www.nikonsmallworld.com.
Nikon’s Small World calendars, featuring the winning images, are available to purchase at our store.
https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/
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Birding at Pinckney Island
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[post_content] => Led by an experienced bird watcher from the Coastal Discovery Museum, this walk takes place every Wednesday from 7:30-9:30 am (except July and January). The walk will include the combination of habitats at Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. These varying areas allow participants to see many different species of birds. Several species of shore birds can usually be seen in the mud flats in the salt marsh, while many species of wading birds could potentially be seen around the marsh and fresh water lagoons.
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Forts of Port Royal
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Explore Honey Horn
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Find Out More