Inspire the next generation of scientists, educators, engineers and doctors.

There are many ways for your company to partner with Discovery Place. Become a Corporate Member, underwrite a science program, sponsor a major exhibition - no matter what you choose, your support helps make possible our mission to inspire science exploration and education.

Corporate Membership

Financial assistance from Corporate Membership helps keep the price of Museum admission affordable to more than 100,000 school children each year, providing additional out-of-school learning experiences for children across the region.

In addition, your company will enjoy benefits such as:

Free admission for your employees to Discovery Place and Charlotte Nature Museum
Exclusive invitations to exhibition openings, IMAX Dome Theatre screenings and other special events
Recognition in Discovery Place, Inc. Annual Report
Recognition on signage at Discovery Place and Charlotte Nature Museum as a Society of Leaders donor
Concierge guest service through the Office of Advancement to assist with ticket purchases, special event registrations and other needs related to your employees' Museum experience
Exclusive invitation for 2 to the annual Leadership Dinner
Invitation for 2 to join our CEO at Charlotte Nature Museum for the annual Night Hike
Opportunities for private behind-the-scenes tours of Museum facilities (upon availability and with advanced scheduling)

Corporate Membership Levels and Benefits:

Explorer Level Benefits ($1,000)

Underwrite 2 classes for a local economically disadvantaged elementary school of your choice from the list provided by Discovery Place
2 Corporate Membership Cards (which provide free admission to Discovery Place and Charlotte Nature Museum for cardholder and 3 guests)
10 Complimentary Museum admission vouchers
6 Complimentary IMAX Dome Theatre vouchers (does not include Full-length Feature Films)
5% Discount on facility rentals for meetings, parties and team building activities

Corporate Membership Card Benefits:
Free admission to Discovery Place and Charlotte Nature Museum for cardholder and 3 guests
Discount on all IMAX tickets
10% discount in Discovery Place’s Shop Science and Charlotte Nature Museum’s Trail’s End Store
10% discount on family membership for all employees
Access to workshops, summer camps and travel programs at the discounted Member rate
Member Express Check-in
Free or discounted admission to 250 ASTC member institutions worldwide

Pioneer Level Benefits ($2,500)

Underwrite 4 classes or 1 assembly program for a local economically disadvantaged elementary school of your choice from the list provided by Discovery Place
4 Corporate Membership Cards
25 Complimentary Museum admission vouchers
12 Complimentary IMAX Dome Theatre vouchers (does not include Full-length Feature Films)
Invitation for 4 to participate in a Regional Nature Excursion with a Field Expert
10% Discount on facility rentals for meetings, parties and team building activities

Discoverer Level Benefits ($5,000)

Underwrite 6 classes or 2 assembly programs for a local economically disadvantaged elementary school of your choice from the list provided by Discovery Place
6 Corporate Membership Cards
50 Complimentary Museum admission vouchers
25 Complimentary IMAX Dome Theatre vouchers (does not include Full-length Feature Films)
Opportunity to bring a ScienceReach program to your corporate office or event
Private reception and curatorial tour of either World Alive or Creature Cavern for up to 8 guests (upon availability and with advanced scheduling)
20% Discount on facility rentals for meetings, parties and team building activities

Innovator Level Benefits ($10,000)

Underwrite 8 classes or 3 assembly programs for a local economically disadvantaged elementary school of your choice from the list provided by Discovery Place
8 Corporate Membership Cards
100 Complimentary Museum admission vouchers
50 Complimentary IMAX Dome Theatre vouchers (does not include Full-length Feature Films)
Opportunity to bring a ScienceReach program to your corporate office or event
1 Corporate Family Fun Day at Discovery Place (free admission, $2 discount on IMAX Dome Theatre admission, $2 discount on parking for up to 500 people)
Private lunch with the CEO of Discovery Place, Inc. and a staff-guided tour of either Discovery Place or Charlotte Nature Museum for up to 10 employees
25% discount on Museum facility rentals for meetings, parties and team building activities

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Corporate Sponsorship

Corporate sponsorships help to support Discovery Place and Charlotte Nature Museum’s missions as well as further extend your branding and product messages into the community. Discovery Place and Charlotte Nature Museum sponsorship packages are designed to offer flexibility to our partners and to help meet specific corporate interests and objectives.

As a sponsor, you will touch more than half a million people who take advantage of the Museums’ wide variety of exhibits, educational programming and IMAX movies each year. Learn more about Corporate Sponsorship

Ways to Support Discovery Place

Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the Charitable Solicitation Licensing Section at 1-888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the State of North Carolina.

Corporate Partnership Inquiries

704.337.2661 tracig@discoveryplace.org