What's Happening This Week at Discovery Place
February 4 - February 10, 2012
Events
Science Cafe: Fun With Fungus! Discovery Place
February 7, 2012, 7:00pm Windows On TryonExplore the science behind bread, wine and mushrooms with Cassie Parsons, the Executive Chef at Harvest Moon Grille and Charlotte Magazine’s “2011 Restaurateur of the Year.” Take a culinary... more
Featured Exhibitions
Mummies of the World
Mummies of the World, the largest exhibition of mummies and related artifacts ever assembled, made its southern U.S. premiere at Discovery Place on 11.11.11. This compelling collection, presented with reverence and dignity, includes ancient... Learn More
Featured Shows
Join our resident physicist at the “The Stage” to chill out and explore a world below freezing. With materials so cold they can only be... Learn More
Learn about the tropical rainforest ecosystem and the species that call it home during “A World Apart”. Free with Museum admission. Get... Learn More
Grab a seat at “The Stage” and discover the science behind luminescent and incandescent light. By the time the show is over, you’ll... Learn More
A great animal experience for our youngest visitors ... Have an up close experience with some of the Museum's animal residents. Learn about... Learn More
IMAX Movies in The Charlotte Observer IMAX Dome Theatre
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs, brings to life ancient wonders, historical intrigue and a modern-day forensic adventure,...
3D Movies in Discovery 3D Theatre
Journey beneath the ocean waves and experience a world seldom seen by land lovers. Presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau,...
Hours of Operation
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Getting Here
Discovery Place
301 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
704.372.6261
Directions to the Museum
Parking Instructions
Printable Map
Discovery Place is located in the heart of uptown Charlotte and is accessible by car, train or foot:
By Car:
Discovery Place Parking Deck is located at the corner of Church and 6th Sts. in uptown Charlotte.
Enter the deck from 6th St. The Deck is three levels - walking access to the Museum from the parking deck is on Level 3, an elevator connects and staircase connects all three levels. During the summer parking may become congested, we suggest arriving early.
By Train:
Discovery Place is two blocks from the 7th Street Station stop on the LYNX Light Rail system. Upon exiting the train at 7th St., head west toward Tryon St., Discovery Place is located on Tryon St. between 6th & 7th Sts.
Click Here to view the train schedule
By Foot:
If you are in uptown Charlotte, simply head toward Tryon St. & 6th St. - we're hard to miss! There are two entrances to the Museum - one located on 6th St. between Tryon St. & Church St. and the other on N. Tryon St. between 6th & 7th Sts.
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