Museums, Galleries, Theatre & More
When it comes to arts and culture, Hilton Head Island gets a standing ovation. Art aficionados and music lovers alike will find plenty of reasons to fall in love with Hilton Head Island. From art galleries to live performances, nature walks to the vibrant living history of the island’s thriving Gullah community, come explore the cultural treasures our area has to offer.
Featured Arts & Culture Partners
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Art League Gallery
Visual art classes in all media and skill levels, even true beginners.
Learn More![woman painting](/sites/default/files/styles/dfp_card_290x470_/public/2022-11/artleagueacademytier1.jpeg?h=975ac85b&itok=DlyukhgG)
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Gullah Museum of Hilton Head
Mrs. Cohen proudly speaks the Gullah language by telling tales of long ago
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Hilton Head Choral Society
"Inspired by Art" Spring Concert, A captivating fusion of visual arts & music focusing on Art in various emotions.
Learn More![conductor in front of a symphony](/sites/default/files/styles/dfp_card_290x470_/public/2022-11/hhsymphonytier1.jpeg?h=2e498186&itok=25cuHPVM)
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
A fresh take on the classics, as well as inspirational pieces, likely new to you, in an engaging and informal environment of shared discovery.
Learn More![lean ensemble](/sites/default/files/styles/dfp_card_290x470_/public/2024-02/418473062_950729273313411_6739077785524095619_n.jpg?h=2adf0595&itok=C8VzAknT)
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August Wilson’s FENCES
The Arts Center’s winter show is a Tony award-winner about baseball, family & the American Dream.
Learn More![Mitchelville park](/sites/default/files/styles/dfp_card_290x470_/public/2024-01/mitchelville-philipnix-meyrembulucek-web-13_1_1.jpg?h=fa1c963e&itok=7s_9ZLd7)
Explore Mitchelville Freedom Park
Sharing the compelling story of the first self-governed town of formerly enslaved people in the U.S.
Learn More![basket weaving](/sites/default/files/styles/full_media_block_375x817_/public/2022-11/Img-142%20%281%29.jpg?itok=t5NsJWgo)
Your Arts Itinerary
For a 12-mile-long by five-mile-wide barrier island, Hilton Head Island offers numerous arts and cultural experiences. Whether you're in the mood for a Broadway-caliber production or an intimate live jazz show, you'll find it here.
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Guided by a professional local artist,
try your hand at watercolors or pastels with an art class at the Art League Academy.
![Wood + Partners received the 2022 ASLA Award of Excellence for our design of Lowcountry Celebration Park.](/sites/default/files/styles/card_327x320_/public/partners/Lowcountry%2520Celebration%2520Park%25200200000425.jpg?itok=yoL8xOrT)
Pack a picnic for Pops in the park
at Lowcountry Celebration Park with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.
![Arts Center of Coastal Carolina](/sites/default/files/styles/card_327x320_/public/partners/ChamberMemberListing_ArtsCenter00000404.jpg?itok=i0vwOnqe)
Catch a musical
at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.
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Browse the lineup
for the fall month-long Crescendo Celebration and choose from more than 100 arts and culture programs and concerts.
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Get tickets to a play
at Lean Ensemble Theatre, a professional company that produces thought-provoking plays sure to stimulate conversation.
![saxophone](/sites/default/files/styles/card_327x320_/public/2023-05/GettyImages-1064478476.jpg?itok=SAmg8RAz)
Enjoy dinner and a show
at The Jazz Corner, named one of the top 100 great jazz rooms in the world by Downbeat magazine.
![hands playing piano](/sites/default/files/styles/card_327x320_/public/2023-05/GettyImages-901538534.jpg?itok=mVr9tqCF)
Support young pianists
at the Hilton Head International Piano Competition in March.
BROWSE HILTON HEAD ISLAND ARTS & CULTURE
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Art Cafe
![Heyward House Museum & Welcome Center](/sites/default/files/styles/view_card_default_teaser_703x715_/public/partners/Heyward%2520House%2520Museum%2520%2526%2520Welcome%2520Center00001910.jpg?itok=NeNmiN_G)
Heyward House Museum & Welcome Center/BHF
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Publix Catering at Festival Center
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Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum & Shop
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Dick Broadcasting
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Gullah Heritage Trail Tours
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Hampton Hall Club
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Outside Hilton Head
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Art League of Hilton Head Academy
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Smith Galleries, Inc.
![Building on Daufuskie](/sites/default/files/styles/view_card_default_teaser_703x715_/public/partners/Daufuskie%2520Island%2520Historical%2520Foundation00056507.jpg?itok=xVJMwngp)
Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation
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Chef Lynn Michelle, The East Coast Chef
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Sea Pines Country Club
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Full Spectrum Studio
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Grind Coffee Roasters Warehouse
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Arts Center of Coastal Carolina