The town's own museum, housed in the 1798 arsenal on Craven Street.Beaufort History MuseumMuseums & Culture · BeaufortPaid 4.5The museum is in the old arsenal on Craven Street, a tabby building from 1798 that later held the local militia. Its collection is Beaufort's own, from the Sea Island cotton years through the Union occupation that left the town's houses standing. It is small and takes about an hour. Dining nearbyLowcountry Produce Market & CaféAmerican · $$WalkableWrenAmerican · $$WalkableHop DogBarWalkableBreakwater Restaurant & Bar | SouthernAmerican · $$$WalkableBlackstone’s CaféBreakfast · $WalkableOld Bull TavernBar · $$WalkableThings to do nearbyDue South Fishing ExpeditionsTours & Charters · PaidWalkableBeaufort Historic DistrictFilm Locations · FreeWalkableBarefoot Bubba’sFamily & Recreation · PaidWalkableBeaufort Ghost WalkTours & Charters · PaidWalkableWhile you're here11th Annual Pat Conroy Literary FestivalWed, Oct 21 · Festivals0.5 mi · ~2 min driveHilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance and Motoring Festival 2026Thu, Oct 29 · Festivals15 mi · ~35 min driveHilton Head Island Concours d’ Elegance & Motoring FestivalWed, Oct 28 · Festivals16 mi · ~38 min drive← Back to Explore