Things to do near the African-American Museum, Charleston

Top 20 Things to Do Near the IAAM (All Within ~2 Miles)

Explore Charleston’s rich cultural and historic landscape right outside the doors of the International African American Museum (IAAM). All locations below are walkable or a short ride away.

1. Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center – 1 min walk
   Location: 340 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401
2. Old Slave Mart Museum – 8 min walk (0.4 mi)
   Location: 6 Chalmers St, Charleston, SC 29401
3. Dock Street Theatre – 12 min walk (0.6 mi)
   Location: 135 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401
4. White Point Garden – 14 min walk (0.7 mi)
   Location: 2 Murray Blvd, Charleston, SC 29401
5. Aiken-Rhett House Museum – 15 min walk (0.8 mi)
   Location: 48 Elizabeth St, Charleston, SC 29403
6. Avery Research Center – 18 min walk (0.9 mi)
   Location: 125 Bull St, Charleston, SC 29424
7. Charleston Museum – 16 min walk
   Location: 360 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
8. Fort Sumter Ferry Launch – 1 min walk
   Location: Liberty Square, Charleston Harbor
9. Walk & Talk Charleston Tours – 16 min walk
   Meeting point varies, downtown Charleston
10. Charleston City Market – 10 min walk (0.5 mi)
    Location: 188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
11. Husk Restaurant – 18 min walk (0.9 mi)
    Location: 76 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
12. Gibbes Museum of Art – 12 min walk (0.6 mi)
    Location: 135 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
13. Theatre 99 (Comedy & Improv) – 12 min walk
    Location: 280 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
14. USS Yorktown at Patriots Point – 5 min ferry + 10 min walk
    Note: Short ferry ride from museum dock
15. 82 Queen – 10 min walk (0.5 mi)
    Location: 82 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
16. Ma’am Saab – 12 min walk
    Location: 251 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
17. Leon’s Oyster Shop – 20 min walk (1 mi)
    Location: 698 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
18. Pop-Up Galleries on King – 12 min walk
    Location: Along King Street Corridor
19. Ravenel Bridge Walk – 18 min walk (1.1 mi to ramp)
    Location: Waterfront Walk Entrance, Concord St
20. Sullivan’s Island Beach – 10 min drive (or ~45 min walk)
    Note: Beyond 2 miles but easily accessible

Directions to the Museum

To plan your route to the International African American Museum, click below for walking or driving directions via Google Maps:

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We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and allowing 2–4 hours for a relaxed walking experience. Many sites are best experienced during daylight hours, so start early!