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An interactive museum experience that you can taste
The Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Culinary Institute of the South is uniquely positioned to bring to life the story of Southern food and Lowcountry cuisine. Its location in Bluffton, South Carolina, sits between Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina, two of the most popular Southern cities in America. The Foodseum serves as an interactive museum, the first of its kind in the South, for residents and tourists alike to discover the area’s rich food heritage.
- The Foodseum showcases interactive exhibits, guest lecturers and hands-on seminars.
- Visual displays preserves Lowcountry agriculture and farming history and showcases artifacts such as kitchen utensils, farming tools, recipes and cookbooks.
- Photographs and videos feature Southern chefs from the Lowcountry and beyond.
- Revolving exhibits will spotlight themes such as Gullah, Geechee, Seafood, Farm to Table and more.
hours
Beginning Monday, March 10, 2025:
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays (excluding holidays).
admission
Admission is free as space allows. Online donations are accepted here, or make a cash/check gift in-person at the Foodseum.
location
TCL Culinary Institute of the South
Buckwalter Place
1 Venture Dr.
Bluffton, S.C. 29910
TAKE A LOOK
Foodseum In the News
The Foodseum’s recent grand opening at the Culinary Institute of the South saw a large turnout from the community as well as local news outlets. Check out some of the coverage here:
Technical College of the Lowcountry Culinary hosts grand opening for new Foodseum (Bluffton Today)
CONTACT US:
For general information and questions, please contact:
All media, please contact:
Leigh Copeland
Assistant Vice President for Marketing & Public Relations
843-525-8231
Beaufort Mather Campus, Bldg. 2, Rm. 102
