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Karpeles Manuscript Museum

Karpeles Manuscript Museum houses the largest private collection of historically significant manuscripts in the world -- over 1 million. Philanthropist David Karpeles supports seven museums across the nation and his collections range from Ancient Egypt to the Apollo moon landing. Manuscripts rotate between the museums every two months.

The museum is located in the historic St James Methodist Church. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The museum is closed on holidays and is open free of charge to the public.

Location: 68 Spring St, Charleston South Carolina 29403 Telephone 843-853-4651

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