--- description: "Park near the International African American Museum: metered streets cost $1 per half hour, with an $18 maximum, or park 58 yd away for $15 a day." title: Parking Near International African American Museum, Charleston | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-international-african-american-museum-charleston-59a589.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near International African American Museum, Charleston Landmark Parking · Charleston, South Carolina · International African American Museum Published 17 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 14 Wharfside Street [Airport Parking (CRW)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/wv/crw) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/sc/charleston) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/sc/charleston) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/sc/charleston) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/charleston) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/sc/charleston) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/sc/charleston) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/sc/charleston) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/sc/charleston) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/sc/charleston) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/sc/charleston) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/sc/charleston) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/sc/charleston) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/sc/charleston) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/sc/charleston) Where Can I Park for the International African American Museum? The closest official option is metered street parking on Washington Street and Concord Street, priced at $1 per half hour with an $18 maximum. If those spaces are unavailable, a Parksy parking lot is 58 yd away for $15 a day. Aquarium Garage is 233 yd away and offers covered parking at $1 an hour. Listen to article 5:44 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking by the International African American Museum on Washington and Concord Streets The closest official parking option is metered street parking along Washington Street and Concord Street, both close to the International African American Museum at 14 Wharfside Street (iaamuseum.org). The museum’s FAQ lists the metered rate as $1 per half hour, with an $18 maximum (iaamuseum.org). This suits a short visit, while the maximum is useful for a longer museum stop. The site’s published museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm (iaamuseum.org). A separate museum notice says Sunday hours change to 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM effective July 2026, with normal last entry at 4:00 PM (iaamuseum.org). Parking is on public streets rather than an attraction-owned garage, so the Washington Street and Concord Street meters are the practical first choice when available. ## Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of IAAM The nearest priced Parksy option is a parking lot 58 yd from the site, costing $15 a day. Its short distance makes it a strong choice when you want to park close to the museum without relying on a street meter. Two Parksy spaces at Aquarium Garage are 233 yd away and each costs $1 an hour. The garage gives drivers a covered parking alternative at a clear hourly rate. Gaillard Garage has two listed Parksy spaces 0.3 mi away, also priced at $1 an hour, while another parking lot 0.5 mi away costs $30 a day. - Parking lot, 58 yd: $15 a day - Aquarium Garage, 233 yd: $1 an hour - Gaillard Garage, 0.3 mi: $1 an hour - Parking lot, 0.5 mi: $30 a day Show map of Charleston ## Aquarium Garage, Gaillard Garage and Other Charleston Parking Choices Aquarium Garage and Gaillard Garage are the named nearby garages represented by the Parksy listings, with Aquarium Garage closer to the museum and Gaillard Garage farther along the walking route. The site’s visitor information also directs drivers toward Wharfside Street from I-26 by taking Exit 219, following signs for US-17 and the Ravenel Bridge, then turning onto Wharfside Street (africanamericanmuseumcharleston.com). Metered parking along Washington Street and Concord Street is the other specifically identified public option for visitors (iaamuseum.org). The museum’s official visit guidance and visitor information both point drivers to those streets, making them the clearest place to try before using a garage or reserved space. ## Busy Charleston Visit Times and Street-Parking Rules Around IAAM Tuesday through Saturday visits are concentrated within the published 10am to 5pm museum schedule (iaamuseum.org). Sunday visitors should plan around the published change to 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM effective July 2026, with last entry at 4:00 PM (iaamuseum.org). Washington Street and Concord Street are the surrounding streets specifically identified for metered parking (iaamuseum.org). The museum’s parking information gives the meter charge as $1 per half hour and the maximum as $18 (iaamuseum.org). Drivers using those spaces need to follow the posted meter and curb restrictions at the individual parking place, rather than treating nearby streets as unrestricted parking. ## Walking From Charleston Access Points to the Museum Site The museum sits at 14 Wharfside Street, 0.8 mi from Charleston center. The official driving directions approach Wharfside Street from I-26 via Exit 219, with signs for US-17 and the Ravenel Bridge before the turn onto Wharfside Street (africanamericanmuseumcharleston.com). For a car-free final leg, the Parksy options provide clear walking distances: the closest parking lot is 58 yd away, Aquarium Garage spaces are 233 yd away, Gaillard Garage spaces are 0.3 mi away, and another lot is 0.5 mi away. These distances let drivers compare a short walk with the lower hourly or daily price before choosing where to leave the car. Show street view near International African American Museum ## Sources - [International African American Museum website](https://iaamuseum.org/) - [South Carolina Department of Transportation](https://www.scdot.org) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Plan Your Visit](https://iaamuseum.org/plan-your-visit/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://iaamuseum.org/faq/) - [International African American Museum](https://iaamuseum.org/) - [Visitor Information](http://africanamericanmuseumcharleston.com/african-american-museum-visitor-information/) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for the International African American Museum? The closest official option is metered street parking on Washington Street and Concord Street, priced at $1 per half hour with an $18 maximum. If those spaces are unavailable, a Parksy parking lot is 58 yd away for $15 a day. Aquarium Garage is 233 yd away and offers covered parking at $1 an hour. ### How Much Does Street Parking Cost Near the Museum? Metered parking on Washington Street and Concord Street costs $1 per half hour, with an $18 maximum. Drivers should follow the posted meter and curb restrictions at the individual parking place. These streets are the specifically identified public parking option, so they are the practical first choice when spaces are available. ### What Is the Closest Parksy Parking Option? The nearest priced Parksy option is a parking lot 58 yd from the museum, costing $15 a day. Its short distance makes it a strong choice for visitors who want to park close without relying on a street meter. Another parking lot is 0.5 mi away and costs $30 a day. ### Which Nearby Garages Offer Covered Parking? Aquarium Garage has two listed Parksy spaces 233 yd away, each costing $1 an hour, and provides a covered parking alternative. Gaillard Garage has two listed spaces 0.3 mi away, also priced at $1 an hour. Aquarium Garage is closer to the museum, while Gaillard Garage is farther along the walking route. ### When Are Visits Busiest or When Is the Museum Open? Tuesday through Saturday visits fit within the published 10am to 5pm museum schedule. Sunday hours change to 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM effective July 2026, with normal last entry at 4:00 PM. Drivers using Washington Street and Concord Street meters should follow the posted restrictions at their individual parking place. ### How Do I Drive to the Museum and Compare Walking Distances? The museum sits at 14 Wharfside Street, 0.8 mi from Charleston center. From I-26, take Exit 219, follow signs for US-17 and the Ravenel Bridge, then turn onto Wharfside Street. 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