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Big Top Science Comes to Town at Discovery Place with New Exhibition – Circus! December 02, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Ladies and gentlemen! Step right up and discover the secrets of science under the big top as Discovery Place introduces the Museum’s newest exhibition, Circus!, opening Saturday, Dec.... more

“Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” Stampedes into the IMAX® at Discovery Place October 28, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Audiences can join their favorite characters from the Central Park Zoo for another incredible adventure when Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa: The IMAX Experience opens in The Charlotte... more

Discovery Place Extends “The Dark Knight: The IMAX® Experience” Through Nov. 1 September 25, 2008

Great news for Batman fans and movie buffs! In response to the overwhelming popularity and record-breaking success at the Museum, Discovery Place is extending “The Dark Knight: The IMAX® Experience” schedule.... more

"Flip it, Fold it, Figure it Out!" Helps Shape Up Math Skills at Discovery Place September 09, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Families can “shape up” their math skills while discovering how relevant math is to everyday life at Flip it, Fold it, Figure it Out!, the newest exhibition at Discovery Place. The... more

Parents Magazine Names Discovery Place as one of Top 20 Science Centers for Families August 28, 2008

For parents who are unsure if their pre-kindergarteners can really appreciate a visit to a science center, Parents Magazine has given Discovery Place an emphatic stamp of approval. In the September 2008 issue, Discovery... more

Batman Takes Flight at Discovery Place in “The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience®” July 08, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Moviegoers will line up around the block to get the hottest ticket in town when “The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience” opens in The Charlotte Observer IMAX® Dome Theatre at Discovery... more

New IMAX® Film, “Greece: Secrets of the Past,” Makes History Come Alive at Discovery Place June 30, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A Day in Pompeii won’t be the only feature that explores the ancient past at Discovery Place this summer. Greece: Secrets of the Past opens Friday, July 11 in The Charlotte... more

Guests Can Spend A Day in Pompeii When New Exhibition Opens at Discovery Place June 24, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The ancient Roman city of Pompeii is brought up from the ashes as Discovery Place introduces its newest exhibition, A Day in Pompeii, opening Friday, July 11. The exhibition only has appeared... more