open today: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.
General Admission Tickets
Welcome to Middleton Place, a National Historic Landmark, event and wedding venue and an enduring, vibrant, and essential part of the Charleston and American experience.
Nestled along the Ashley River, Middleton Place’s 110 acres include 65 acres of America’s oldest landscaped gardens, a House Museum, Plantation Stableyards, Restaurant, Inn and Organic Farm.
Hours
Open Daily, 9:00 am until 5:00 pm
Christmas Eve (December 24), 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (House Museum and Restaurant closed)
Christmas Day (December 25), Closed
Ticket Prices
Adult
Ages 14 and Up
$29
Student
Ages 14 & Over, with Student ID
$15
Child
Ages 6-13
$10
No Charge
Children ages 5 and Under
FREE
Need Transportation?
Pineapple Tour Group offers an all-inclusive package that includes transportation from Downtown Charleston and a Low Country luncheon at the Middleton Place Restaurant. Book now.
Tours Overview
General Admission includes access to 65 acres of formal Landscaped Gardens, a look at 18th and 19th century plantation life with costumed craftspeople and historic animal breeds in the Plantation Stableyards and the following complimentary Guided Walking Tours:
Garden Overview – A Garden Guide leads a discussion of the garden design, history and horticulture. 45 minutes.
Meet the Breeds – Meet different heritage animal breeds and learn about their historical significance to Middleton Place and the Low Country. 30 minutes.
Beyond the Fields – Explore the lives of the enslaved and freedmen with discussions of domestic life, labor, religion and spirituality. 60 minutes.
Nature Walks – Explore the various types of flora and fauna that inhabit the landscape. Seasonally, Sept-June, Fridays and Saturdays only. 60 minutes.
Other additional seasonal activities and tours may be available. Information on additional tours will be presented at the Visitor Center upon arrival where staff will help plan your day at Middleton Place.
Tour Add-Ons
House Museum Tour
$15 plus general admission ticket.
Children ages 5 & under are free.
A guided tour of the Middleton Place House Museum, built by Henry Middleton in 1755 as the plantation’s offices and as gentlemen’s guest quarters, is a surviving portion of the three-building residential complex that once stood overlooking the Ashley River. The House Museum contains an extraordinary collection of Middleton family furniture, paintings, books, artifacts and documents dating from the 1740s through the Civil War.
| Monday | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Tuesday - Sunday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Combination Package
$49 Adult, $35 Student (with ID), $30 Child Ages 6-13.
Children ages 5 & under are free.
Includes Middleton Place general admission, House Museum Tour, and admission to the Edmondston-Alston House, a House Museum of the Middleton Place Foundation located in downtown Charleston.
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Carriage Tour
$18 Adult, Children ages 5 & under are free.
Prices in addition to General Admission
Weather and trail conditions permitting. Enjoy a leisurely 35 to 45 minute ride through the less-traveled areas of the plantation in a handcrafted open-air carriage led by an expert guide and driver.
Inquire at Visitor's Center
Spend The Day Tour
$55 Adult, $44 Student (with ID), $39 Child Ages 6-13.
Children ages 5 & under are free.
Includes Middleton Place general admission, House Museum Tour, and a leisurely 35 to 45 minute ride through the less-traveled areas of the plantation in a handcrafted open-air carriage led by an expert guide and driver.
Inquire at Visitor's Center
November 19, 2019
Centering the Clay: Hands-On Pottery Wheel Work
Making clay pots on a pottery wheel was not only a highly valued skill during the 18th & 19th centuries, but it required a level of skill and patience. Under the tutelage of Middleton Place’s resident potter, guests will have...
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November 27, 2019
Straightening the Fiber: Hands-On Wool Carding
Carding wool was the last step in cleaning and preparing the fiber for spinning. Under the tutelage of a costumed interpreter, guests will be taught how to card wool from the Middleton Sheep. This program is included with general admission. Program...
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November 28, 2019
Thanksgiving Buffet
Make plans to spend Thanksgiving Day at Middleton Place with a traditional buffet meal prepared by the Middleton Place Restaurant, served in the recently renovated Pavilion (enclosed and climate-controlled) with sweeping views of ancient live oaks. General Admission to Middleton Place...
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November 29, 2019
Holiday Market
The Garden Market & Nursery and Museum Shop kick-off the shopping season with an open-air market including local artisans and vendors, live musicians performing festive carols, complimentary hot cider and treats, and featured items in both shops. The Holiday Market will...
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November 30, 2019
Holiday Market
The Garden Market & Nursery and Museum Shop kick-off the shopping season with an open-air market including local artisans and vendors, live musicians performing festive carols, complimentary hot cider and treats, and featured items in both shops. The Holiday Market will...
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December 5, 2019
Christmas on the Battery
Theatrical performances complement a candlelight tour of the Edmondston-Alston House. Adorned in period costumes, performers reflect on past Christmas events that not only touched the lives of the Alston family, but also the city of Charleston. Event will be held on...
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