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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

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

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. 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

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 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

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

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