The Magnolia Plantation and Gardens was founded in 1676 by the Drayton Family. Magnolia is the oldest tourist site in the Lowcountry and the oldest public gardens in America. The Plantation has survived for centuries and witnessed the history of our nation from the American Revolution through the Civil War and beyond. The Drayton family home dates back to 1873 and is the third home on the site. The two former homes were destroyed by fire during a raid on Union troops. The plantation has remained in the same family for three centuries. Ten rooms of the house are open to the public, and the house is furnished with early American antiques, porcelain, quilts and other Drayton family heirlooms. Basic garden admission gives you access to the historic gardens, petting zoo, conservatory, theater, Peacock Cafe, garden center, and gift shop. Additional paid guided tours include plantation house tour, nature train, nature boat, slavery to freedom tour, and the self-guided Audubon Swamp Garden tour. Allow about 4-5 hours if you plan on doing everything.
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Hours:
Wed. - Mon. 9 am - 5 pm; Tuesday 1 pm - 8 pm
Ticket Sales stop at 4 pm
Open 365 days a year
Admission: Prices below are for tickets purchased online. Add $3 per person for tickets purchased onsite.
Adults (13+) $35
Senior (62+) & Military (with ID) $32
Child (6-12) $21
Children (Under 5) $3
Online House or Wildlife Boat Tour Add On: $12 (onsite add $3 per person)
The new Garden Admission pass, available online, in the Magnolia Plantation app, and onsite at the Welcome Center, allows guests to customize their day however they please. Admission now includes entry to 66 public acres of gardens, 6 miles of walking and biking trails, hop-on hop-off Nature Train, Audubon Swamp Garden Walk, the From Slavery to Freedom Tour and historic cabins, and admittance to the Wildlife Center. Previously these tours were add-ons to Garden Admission tickets. The Magnolia House and Wildlife Boat tours will stand alone as add-on timed specialty tour tickets. The Magnolia House tour is the only tour available for online purchase as our capacity driven tours are weather dependent.
Magnolia Plantation
3550 Ashley River Rd
Charleston SC 29414
(843) 571-1266
Magnolia Plantation Website
What: Magnolia Beauti-Fall Festival
When: Sept. 21, 2024
Time: 12 pm - 4 pm
Where: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Admission: Included with Garden Admission
Join us for a vibrant fall festival featuring stunning seasonal garden displays, lively music, local craft beer, and fun-filled activities for the whole family. Celebrate the beauty of autumn with a day of community, creativity, and entertainment! We’ll have mini pumpkin painting, face painting, and all tours will be running as usual.
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