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New IMAX ® Documentary “Rescue” Chronicles Haiti Disaster and Awakens the Spirit of Heroism June 13, 2011

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- If ever a film were intended to speak to what’s inherently good in all people, the new movie from acclaimed filmmaker Stephen Low does just that. “Rescue,” opening June 18 at... more

Bugs! Crawls into Discovery Place’s Discovery 3D Theatre June 01, 2011

CHARLOTTE, N.C. –Get a bug’s-eye view of a microscopic world hidden from the human eye in the newest short-form film at Discovery Place’s Discovery 3D Theatre. Highlighting the extraordinary world of insects,... more

Leath Foundation Makes Contribution to Discovery Place KIDS-Rockingham Capital Campaign May 31, 2011

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. –Discovery Place KIDS-Rockingham today announced that the Museum has received a charitable gift from The Thomas H. and Mary Hadley Connor Leath Foundation. Founded in honor of Mary Hadley Connor Leath,... more

Discovery Place, Inc. Receives Award Recognitions May 26, 2011

Discovery Place, Inc. has received several recent accolades from the business community, including two prestigious Charlotte Magazine Best of the Best 2011 awards which honored Discovery Place as Best Museum (Ages 9 to... more

Upgrades to Discovery Place’s IMAX® Dome Theatre to begin June 1 May 25, 2011

Discovery Place’s IMAX® Dome Theatre will temporarily close for upgrades from June 1—10 to bring guests a better, clearer and more immersive movie-going experience. During this time Members and visitors can... more

Discovery Place Summer Operating Hours May 20, 2011

Discovery Place will extend hours during the summer season. From Monday, May 30—Monday, September 5, 2011 Discovery Place will be open: • Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m.... more

da Vinci Robot at Discovery Place on May 28 May 18, 2011

WHAT Discovery Place and Midtown OB/GYN will offer a hands-on opportunity to learn about one of the most technologically advanced surgical tools - the more

McKenzie Furniture Building to be Purchased for Discovery Place KIDS-Rockingham May 17, 2011

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. – The City of Rockingham today announced that it is moving forward with the purchase of the McKenzie Furniture building as the home for the new Discovery Place KIDS-Rockingham. Renovation on the... more

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World Alive

Dive in to World Alive... through diverse habitats filled with extraordinary live species,... Learn More

Mummies of the World

Mummies of the World, the largest exhibition of mummies and related artifacts ever... Learn More

Explore More Stuff lab

What is "stuff" and how does it change? Discover the secrets of stuff in Explore More Stuff... Learn More

Discovery 3D Theatre

Hold onto your seat and your senses as you experience Discovery 3D Theatre, the digital movie... Learn More

Think It Up

Full of ideas, inspiration and imagination; Think It Up activities facilitate engagement... Learn More

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