1. Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum
Be sure not to miss the Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum during your vacation to Hilton Head! The iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse is nearly 50 years old! Moreover, is a landmark that symbolizes Hilton Head Island to people all over the world! The museum offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the history of the lighthouse and Hilton Head Island as you “climb through time”. Altogether, there are 10 levels to explore which includes a fascinating Coast Guard exhibit. Once you reach the top of the Harbour Town Lighthouse, you can enjoy beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding area!
2. Coastal Discovery Museum
One of the top unique museums in Hilton Head is the Coastal Discovery Museum, where you can explore 68 acres of natural history and cultural heritage on the historic Honey Horn property. Some of the experiences that you can encounter include hiking trails, gardens, live oaks, horses and even a butterfly enclosure! Start your museum visit at the Discovery House. Here you can pick up a map of the grounds and information about the various exhibits, walks and tours. The trail system begins behind the museum and travels past many historic structures and beautiful live oak trees on a scenic boardwalk. The ultimate goal of the Coaster Discovery Museum is to provide you with the knowledge that you can make a difference by actively caring for the environment!3. The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum
If you are on vacation in Hilton Head with your kids, the best destination in town is the Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum! This is one of the most unique museums in Hilton Head! The museum offers the chance for your kids to explore 11 educational and fun hands-on exhibits! Your youngest children can play safely in Charlie’s Perfect Playplace! This is specifically designed for infants and toddlers to crawl, slide and play on all fours! There is plenty of action for your older kids too as they can climb aboard The Adventurer! They can explore the high seas on a playscape modeled after a 16th century Spanish galleon!
