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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Discovery Place is elevating its cool factor! The Museum introduces Cool Stuff, the first in a series of exhibition openings featuring all-new exhibits on Friday, Nov. 27. Also premiering is Explore... more

Families visiting SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure can enjoy a day of swashbuckling, special programming and pirate-themed activities perfect for the little lads and lassies in honor of National Talk Like A Pirate Day Weekend,... more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Audiences can experience a bold rush of extreme nature on the largest movie screen in the Carolinas as Discovery Place introduces “Adventures in Wild California” in The Charlotte Observer... more

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, Discovery Place will be open: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: noon – 5 p.m. Currently undergoing a $31.6 million... more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Discovery Place appointed seven new board members to the Museum’s board of trustees. They include Jeanne Brayboy, William Clyde, Ph.D. of Queens University of Charlotte, Suzanne Freeman of... more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- As Discovery Place enters the most intensive phase of renovation, the Museum is implementing a limited-time, price reduction on general admission. Admission to Discovery Place is $7 per person for visitors... more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Guests can dive into the world of underwater exploration when SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure drops anchor at Discovery Place on Saturday, July 4. The Museum’s newest exhibition comes directly from... more

Effective Tuesday, May 26, admission prices to Charlotte Nature Museum will increase to $6.00 for general admission. “The operating costs of the Museum have increased which impacts our ability to continue to provide... more