What an amazing museum complex and grounds! Beautiful walking paths and gardens. The info inside…read morethe museum was interesting. I attended a photography class inside one of the buildings and it was a great setting for it.

The Coastal Discovery Museum came up in a search of things to do on a rainy day in Hilton Head…read more While there is a museum component in the main house, much of the attractions are outdoors, so something to keep in mind should you visit when it's raining or when the weather isn't ideal. The outdoor component includes several boardwalks, sculptures, a butterfly enclosure, and gardens. It's meant to introduce you to the coastal ecosystem and marsh life, which makes it quite unique. Admission is complimentary and there's a decent amount of parking. The main house and museum (the Discovery House) I would rate a 3.5 out of 5 stars. The volunteers on hand do a good job in welcoming guests and introducing the site so that guests aren't just left to wander on their own. While the permanent exhibits explaining the local area, ecosystem, and history were decent, I felt the more modern artwork was quite underwhelming, with many of the works on display having price tags (leads me to believe it was amateur artwork for sale). It left me wishing the weather was nice so I could explore the grounds, but that wasn't meant to be as there was a downpour of rain outside. If you have free time in Hilton Head, I'd recommend a visit to the Coastal Discovery Museum, but probably moreso when the weather is nice so you can explore the grounds.

Interactive play. Go…read moreonline and make reservations if your children want to experience the museum. They fill up fast. You have morning and afternoon sessions available. There are both indoor and outdoor activities. You would have to see if it is a place your kids would want to play and learn.

This is the second time my daughter and I took my granddaughter to the Sandbox Children's Museum…read more The first time we went, there were no issues at all. The little one had a great time and we felt very welcomed by the staff. However, this time we felt the experience was not as good and the main reason was because of the attitude & actions of some employees. First off, while we were checking in, the staff was not as friendly and helpful as they were on our previous visit. They had a bit of an attitude because we didn't make reservations before coming. We have a toddler- it's not always easy to preplan your whole day when you have a toddler. Reservations were not full so we were able to go right in. Later on, my granddaughter, who will be three in a month, wanted to play in the area marked for children two & under. At the time, there were no other children playing in that area, so we let her play. An employee walked by and asked how old she was. We told her and she rudely said that she had aged out and that she needed to leave that area. So we left the museum. We could understand if there were children younger than her playing there at the time, but there was no one else in there at all! And my granddaughter is a toddler, not a 6 or 8 year old child, for goodness sakes! It was silly. Use common sense and reasonable discretion when deciding when to enforce certain policies! But truly, the rude & condescending attitude of the employee is what made it so irritating. My daughter did reach out to the Executive Director to discuss the situation and received an apology, so we will give them another chance next time my daughter & granddaughter come to visit. The place is pretty small overall and I would not recommend for older kids as all of the exhibits/play spaces are limited and really geared for younger kids. I personally think $12 per person for admission is a bit much for what the place actually has to offer, but as long as my granddaughter is entertained, we are willing to pay it. She wil likely "age out of it" in a few years unless they add some new & more advanced exhibits/play areas.

Having been married at a lighthouse, our family has made it a fun goal to go a lighthouse on every…read morefamily trip. This trip was Savannah, Georgia. Tybee Island is around 30 minutes away in a cozy little coastal town. The rate to go in the lighthouse covers the lighthouse and their museum. We only had time for the lighthouse. The price is $12 for adults and $10 for children. Children 5 and under are free. I was surprised they allow children of all ages. Normally there is a height restriction. My youngest (4) was thrilled because he's always wanted to join on our family tradition but was too short or young. He did a excellent job along with our (8) year old and my husband walking up the 178 steps. This is the tallest lighthouse in Georgia and the climb is fairly easy in my opinion. There is a break at every 25 steps where you can look out a window or just take a breath and let people pass if needed. The view from above is beautiful. You can see the water. There is no staff member at the top and the staff do not spend long explaining the lighthouse but there are signs to read. Overall it was a good experience and it's a beautiful lighthouse. Worth the visit. Next time we will carve time for the m

We came to see the lighthouse. I did not climb to the top. I am unable to climb that high any…read morelonger. I wish I could. There were many busses there and individual family's there. This lighthouse is located in a quaint and cute neighborhood. We did not stay long, as we're on our way to where I wanted to go:Sugar Shack. Then we're were going g to head home:Jacksonville, Florida. Recommend? Only younger people who can climb many steps.

To call this a museum is a stretch it is a couple of shacks and it does not have regular hours,…read morewebsite said it was open, we drove there and it was closed and looked abandoned.

The Museum is a work in progress. Reservations are required, unbeknownst to us. Currently, from…read morewhat I understand you receive a history lesson (background of the Gullah), have q&a, then you can take a walk around to visit some of the original home places. We did have a quick visit with Dr. Cohen. Although she was "closing up shop " for the day reason for the stars given), we appreciate the brief chat and information provided. Once up and in full operation, I'll have to return for a history lesson and adjust my stars.

Bluffton claims the South's secession that led to the Civil War started here. Later, more than 80%…read moreof the town was burned by Union forces. The Heyward House is one of eight buildings that survived, and the only one of seven that still exist that's open to the public. It provides a glimpse into everyday 19th-century life. Our knowledgeable docent provided an interesting and engaging 45-minute tour. Naturally, there's a small gift shop with info about other local attractions.

Bluffton ought to be ashamed of itself calling this atrocity a "Welcome Center" or a "Visitor…read moreCenter." There are several "Visitor Center" signs on the roads all over town with arrows pointing to this place. And then once you arrive there is a blackboard at the front entrance to the building directing you to the open screened back porch. But the only thing there was a half empty rack with a few pamphlets. Ironically, most of the pamphlets were for museums and other "touristy" things to do in Savannah, which is where we came from! We enjoyed the rest of our visit to Bluffton today, but calling this place a "Visitor Center" is a joke - - - and a bad one at that.

The Museum of Hilton Head Island is a small, interesting and very family oriented museum. I had the…read moreopportunity to check it out, when I first moved to HHI, as it is at the Visitors Center. Within the museum there are a few exhibits and collections of artifacts that relate to the islands history and culture. There are a few small tours that focus on the traditional lives of the Native Americans on the Sea Islands, in addition these is a Pinckney Island walking tour, which is enjoyable (there is a great butterfly sanctuary) Lastly, a Sea Pinces Plantation Overview, which I skipped as I was exploring prior to the tour taking place and feel I got the main points. There are special events that occur from spring till summer-bird tours, which I have not done, but will return to do so. From there, there are a few agricultural exhibits as well as some wildlife preserve areas, with the information boards, explaining the dwellers, their history and habitats. The cost for most of the tours is $12 for adults and $7 for children, which is a bit steep, but with limited private funding, the money needs to come from somewhere...

Great afternoon with the kids can be had here. Live animals as well as skeletons. Outside there's a…read morechance to see dolphins

A drive through the islands leads one past this building (perhaps an old oyster factory from the…read morelooks of things) with a spectacular view and a story to tell. There are a couple of rooms worth of free exhibits describing the environment, the wildlife, and the human interactions with the area. It's free, and notably there is a loop that runs under the highway so it is reasonably easy to get to the museum from either direction. The place is not open on Sunday, which is common in the South but not ideal from my perspective as that would be when I would most likely be wanting to do some outdoor activity. When I finally found my way there on a Saturday, albeit kind of an unplanned visit, I saw that they offered kayak tours, but apparently these require advance registration and I could not go on one having just shown up, which is kind of disappointing. It looks like a very nice area to see from the water. I would certainly encourage tourists to make the stop regardless.

I won't repeat what many others have written. The museum is a unique experience that was time…read morewell spent while visiting Beaufort . We have no military ties but still found the history and exhibits engaging and fascinating

Great museum celebrating the marine corps. Gate guards were great to talk to my kid is definitely…read moreinterested in joining.

Nice ferry ride over. Not at all what we expected. Poor maps of the island so many golf carters…read morewere lost most of the time. Lots of old, rundown trailers and houses. Some beach areas had houses that were simply boarded up. On the positive side, Blood Bay Beach was very nice. Calm water and lots of hard sand to walk the beach on.

Daufuskie is full of history from its plantation life before the Civil War to the union occupation…read moreduring the war to becoming a worldwide producer of Oysters in the early 1900's. After the oyster beds were ruined in the 1950's by pollution in the Savannah River the population of the island dropped to around 100 as residents needed to move "across the water" to earn a living. Today the island is primarily inhabited by tourists. The former Haig Point plantation has become a gated community similar to many of the plantations on Hilton Head and the rest of the island is supported by tourism. Don't expect to find a miniature Hilton Head, Daufuskie is still in very pristine condition. You won't be shopping and bar hopping. So if you'd like to spend a day surrounded by history and beauty on a largely unspoiled island in the low country I'd recommend you visit Daufuskie Island. https://youtu.be/zBUA0xiE4CA

Third time to visit. Love this place! Every landing has all sorts of collectibles to view. Store at…read morethe top. Gorgeous views. Has a webcam and good phone signal so can have friends go to the website and see you. A must do on HHI

Tables at the bar are in Pitiful shape. Drinks were ok but nothing special. Stoic bartender Connor…read moreas exciting as a dead fish. Come for the view, at least it won't disappoint.