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Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon vs Gibbes Museum of Art
Both are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon is preferred by most reviewers compared to Gibbes Museum of Art. Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 6 publications like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Where
Frommer's
122 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Fodor's
"The site of many historic events, including the state's ratification of the Constitution in 1788 and two grand celebrations hosted for George Washington."
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Afar Magazine
"One of the most important buildings used during the American Revolution is the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Built by the British in 1771 as an Exchange and Customs House, this Palladian-style building was where South Carolina Patriots ratified the US Constitution in 1788."
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"During the Revolutionary War, American patriots were held prisoner in the Provost Dungeon, which now provides an eerie tour through history."
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Frommer's
"Today, the main floor contains exhibits on the history of the town and the building...and the lower-level dungeon displays mannequins and dioramas of pirates and patriots."
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Gibbes Museum of Art
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
goop
Where
Travel + Leisure
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135 Meeting St., Charleston, SC SC 29401
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Fodor's
"Housed in a beautiful Beaux-Arts building, this museum boasts a collection of 10,000 works, principally American with a local connection."
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Afar Magazine
"The Gibbes isn't just Charleston's oldest art museum: it's one of the oldest art museums in the country, with a history that stretches back to the 1850s."
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goop
"If you’re there during the week, stop by on a Wednesday night, when you can hear lectures and watch film screenings on the ground level."
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"Recently renovated, The Gibbes houses a premier collection of fine art—principally American works with a Charleston or Southern connection."
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Travel + Leisure
"Head to the Gibbes Museum of Art to see works ranging from 18th-century paintings and decorative arts to contemporary pieces from local artists"
