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WHAT: Santa Claus will make special stops at Discovery Place to mingle with guests on Saturday, December 18 and Thursday, December 23. In addition to merry meeting and greeting he will assist with a special North... more

The magic of the holidays will continue for another week at Discovery Place with extraordinary experiments and fascinating fun! Guests are invited to spend an extra hour each day during the week after Christmas, as... more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Journeying from the thrill of the rainforests to the wilds of the Arctic to the depths of the oceans Discovery Place brings the planet’s fragile ecosystems to the digital movie screen in an... more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A holiday tradition revisits Uptown Charlotte as “The Light Before Christmas” returns to Discovery Place’s The Charlotte Observer IMAX® Dome Theatre, taking audiences on a whimsical... more

During this season of wonder, Discovery Place is offering a schedule of exciting programs to provide families the opportunity to discover, connect and be amazed together over the holidays. The full schedule of interactive... more

Looking for an outlet to burn off that extra holiday energy? Discovery Place and Charlotte Nature Museum will extend hours on Friday, November 26 and Saturday, November 27, the days after Thanksgiving. Both museums will... more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – LIFT-OFF! A brand new adventure in learning and creative play, Discovery Place KIDS-Huntersville officially takes off this weekend, opening the doors to the only children’s museum in the greater... more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Board of Trustees of Discovery Place, Inc. affirmed their commitment to move forward with development of a new Discovery Place KIDS located in Rockingham, N.C. Discovery Place KIDS-Rockingham will... more