Enjoy a day at Discovery Place and bring the world of science to life for your students. With special limited engagement exhibitions and the first of the Museum’s new exhibits, Discovery Place is an ever-changing experience in exploration.
Enrich your student’s experience with one of the Museum’s unique science classes. Taught by Discovery Place educators, classes are available for all age groups from Pre K through Grade 8. Programs are designed to teach through inquiry, giving students the opportunity to get engaged in and excited about science exploration.
All curriculum aligns with North Carolina Standard Course of Study and National Science Standards.
Information and Policies
- Registration and Payment Info
Register by phone 800.935.0553 or 704.372.6261 x300
From 8:00 am-4:00 pm Monday – Friday
Payment is required 3 weeks prior to program or visit date.
Visa, American Express and MasterCard are accepted. A check with your reservation number written in the memo section is also accepted.
- Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation notice of 3 weeks is required for a full refund. Cancellations with less than 3 weeks notice are non-refundable but may be rescheduled within a 12-month period. There is no fee for rescheduling but visit must be completed within 12 months of the originally scheduled date. For group reservations, changes to the number of attendees must be made 3 days prior to arrival at Discovery Place to receive a refund.
- Chaperones
1 chaperone per 10 students required and admitted free. Additional chaperones, booked in advance, are admitted at the $5 school rate.
- Arrival Information
One teacher should exit the bus and will be greeted by a Discovery Place employee who will provide check in directions. Please have students remain on the bus until directed by a Discovery Place employee to disembark.
- Parking
Cars and vans with clearance less than 8’ 10” can park in the Discovery Place Parking Garage for an additional charge. Parking for larger vehicles is available at an off-site lot with shuttle service for bus/van drivers.
- Lunch Options
Space for students to eat bag lunches is available. Lunches may also be purchased through Discovery Place, please inquire about options.
- Click and Print the Early Childhood Guide
Download the full Guide here
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- Click and Print the Grades 3-8 Guide
Download the full Guide here
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- Click and Print the Homeschool Program Guide
Download the Homeschool Program Guide here
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Class Types
Early Childhood Onsite Classes (10)
Early Childhood Onsite Classes are for young learners, through rising grade 2. Covering a variety of topics, classes may include live animals, hands-on construction, experiments, cultural activities...
Target Grades: Pre K - 2
Duration: 50 minutes
Capacity: 25 students
Price: $95.00 (Museum admission is required)
Explore More Stuff Classes (6)
Explore More Stuff, is Discovery Place’s brand new hands-on lab dedicated to the exploration of matter and energy. Classes in Explore More Stuff allow inquiry-based learning about physics and...
Target Grades: Grades 3 - 7
Duration: 50 minutes
Capacity: 25 participants
Price: $125.00 per class ($100 each additional class on the same day). Museum admission is required.
Explore More Life Classes (8)
Discovery Place’s brand new hands-on lab is dedicated to the study of living organisms and the natural world.
Target Grades: Grades 3 - 8
Duration: 50 minutes
Capacity: 25 participants
Price: $125.00 per class ($100 each additional class on the same day). Museum admission is required.
Field Trips
Field Trips and Onsite Class Inquiries 704.372.6261 x300
Register by phone Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
