Lots and lots to look at and read about in the museum and its free to get in! My 10 year old son and I loved it. I also had my 6 month old with us. For those of you with babies its not stroller friendly there are different floors with stairs. But there is a circus room upstairs for... More

Located in Banksia, one of the Winter Colony Cottages (30+ rooms) the musuem is well organized, has high variety, is a treasure trove of local trivia/knowledge, and has something for everyone. We particularily enjoyed the Bagels and Bloodies before the Blessing of the Hounds on Thanksgiving Day. More

Full of Aiken history and the right price...FREE. More

This "cottage" was beautifully maintained and every room was full of memorabilia and artifacts about Aiken. Well worth the visit and very friendly More

We are going to a weekly program put on by the museum which covers various aspects of Aiken and Aiken County History. What a great job they do More

Such neat furniture, and a huge house! History of Aiken, impressive furniture, and really good place to take visitors to when they come to Aiken. Not your little hole in the wall local museum! More

You never realize how important Aiken was in the decades prior to now. The museums cureator is a plethra of local history knowledge. More

great history;wonderful old residence; great and friendly staff More

The Aiken County Historical Museum is a wonderful place to get a feel for Aiken's history and people. This beautiful old mansion was once the home of one of Aiken's wealthier families. Be sure to see the restored log cabin and school house outside. You'll sometimes find some paintings from Aiken's artists on display as well. The attendants at the... More