International African American Museum
Wedding venue in Charleston, South Carolina
About International African American Museum
Located on historic Gadsden’s Wharf in downtown Charleston, the International African American Museum offers indoor, outdoor, and combined spaces for private receptions, celebrations, meetings, and other gatherings. The building’s floor-to-ceiling windows look toward Charleston and the harbor, and the African Ancestors Memorial Garden unfolds beneath the museum as a public outdoor gathering place. Private event rentals include access to the museum’s indoor exhibits; the museum also offers a West Yard rental and a separate Maritime meeting space. An events team and authorized local vendor arrangements support private events.
The facts
- Guests
- 40+ guests
- Price
- From $450
- Pricing note
- The 2026 guide lists daytime meeting rentals at $450–$800, depending on space and duration. Evening rentals are offered Tuesday–Sunday, 5–10 p.m.; rates vary by space, day, and peak season (May–July). Listed evening rates range from $3,000 for Maritime to $11,000 for the Full Rental in peak season. A museum buyout starts at $30,000. These are venue rental amounts; listed add-ons and deposits are separate.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Museum
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach International African American Museum
- Website: iaamuseum.org
- Phone: (843) 872-5352
- Address: 14 Wharfside Street
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