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MUSEUM RULES
No outside food or beverages.
No large bags, purses, or backpacks.
No hoodies or face masks.
To protect our artifacts, original content, and the experience of all our guests, cell phone use, photography and video recording are not permitted inside the museum exhibits. Cell phones must be turned off and put away. Photos may be taken in the lobby and/or other designated photo areas.
A parent or guardian must accompany all Guests 17 and under.
Young Children-For everyone’s safety, we ask that toddlers and young children stay in a stroller or be carried while visiting the museum. Thank you for helping us keep little ones, our guests, and our exhibits safe.
Please do not touch the panels or the display cases.
Breaking any rules can result in your being trespassed from the museum property and possibly arrested if a crime occurs.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE FOR ANY REASON
Location
514 Broadway Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Phone
(843) 499-9008
Hours of Operation
Museum | Monday - Sunday | 10am - 5pm
CLOSED
Easter Sunday
July 4th
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
December 21st-January 22nd
Average Duration of Experience: 2 Hours
Open 7 Days a week.
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Special Exhibits —
Artifacts That Illuminate Motive, Method, and Mind
Our Special Exhibits showcase rare, original artifacts that offer direct, tangible links to some of America's most notorious criminal cases. Each item—whether a handwritten letter, personal belonging, investigative document, or reconstructed crime-scene piece—serves as a primary source that deepens understanding beyond headlines and hearsay. These objects help visitors trace patterns of behavior, examine the evidence that shaped prosecutions, and confront the human realities behind sensationalized stories. Curated with strict ethical standards and contextual interpretation by American profiler Phil Chalmers, the exhibits are designed to educate and provoke thoughtful reflection: artifacts are not souvenirs, but forensic witnesses that reveal the interplay of personality, opportunity, and consequence. As you move through the displays, consider how each piece helps answer critical questions about motive, method, and the systems that respond to violent crime.
SPECIAL ARTIFACT
See the real, authenticated glasses Jeffrey Dahmer wore in his booking photo—on display exclusively at Serial Killers: The Experience in Myrtle Beach. This genuine artifact, verified by provenance experts and preserved under museum conditions, offers a rare, close-up look at a piece of true crime history you won’t find anywhere else.