Coastal Discovery Museum

The Coastal Discovery Museum was established in 1985 with a mission to teach the public about the natural history and cultural heritage of the Lowcountry. The Museum makes learning about Hilton Head Island and the surrounding region a fun filled experience for the whole family.

The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn:

Opened to the public in 2007, the 68 acre historic Honey Horn property has a history dating back 300 years and is described as the last significant parcel of open space on Hilton Head Island. This majestic visitor friendly venue consists of salt marshes, open fields, stands of centuries old live oak trees, the State's largest Southern Red Cedar tree dated at 1595, and a collection of some of the oldest buildings that exist on Hilton Head Island.

The Coastal Discovery Museum should be your first stop for all things Hilton Head. This is place to go to gain a better understanding of the Lowcountry's cultural heritage and history, its ecology, and its residents, both past and present.

The museum is headquartered on historic Honey Horn plantation. This 68-acre property on the banks of Jarvis Creek is considered one of the Island's most historically significant spots, dating back 300 years. It contains the only original plantation house on the Island still standing today, a collection of some of the oldest buildings that exist on Island, and the state's largest Southern Red Cedar tree dated at 1595.

There is no charge to just stop in to view their displays and walk the grounds. You can also sign up for numerous year-around history and ecology tours, and programs that are fun and educational for the whole family.

The renovated 6,000-square-foot Discovery House contains permanent and temporary exhibits as well as the fun Kids Zone.

Take a walk on the designated Horn Trail that features marshside boardwalks and colorful interpretive panels detailing the flora and fauna of the region. You'll also see many of the property's early buildings as well as the cemetery.

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