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First of Renovated Exhibit Areas Debuts at Discovery Place - Cool Stuff November 20, 2009

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

Talk Like A Pirate Day Weekend Activities at Discovery Place September 14, 2009

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... more

“Adventures in Wild California” Delivers Bold Rush of Extreme Nature at Discovery Place August 27, 2009

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... more

Discovery Place New Operating Hours August 25, 2009

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

Discovery Place Names New Board Members July 20, 2009

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

Discovery Place Announces Special, Renovation Pricing July 14, 2009

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

Odyssey Marine Exploration’s SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure Drops Anchor at Discovery Place June 16, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Guests can dive into the world of underwater exploration when SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure drops anchor at Discovery Place on... more

Charlotte Nature Museum Announces Admission Price Change Effective Today May 26, 2009

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

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Current Featured Exhibitions

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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