What's Happening This Week at Discovery Place
May 18 - May 24, 2013
Featured Exhibitions
nano
Don't miss nano, a special limited mini exhibition. This interactive exhibition engages family audiences in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. Hands-on exhibits present the basics of nanoscience and engineering, introduce some real world 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 touched with Learn More
Oxygen, heat and fuel form the fire triangle! Join us for some explosively fun experiments. Learn More
Experience concoctions that stimulate your visual cortex and reveal the beauty and elegance of chemistry. Learn More
IMAX Movies in The Charlotte Observer IMAX Dome Theatre
An extraordinary journey to the top of the world, the documentary adventure To The Arctic tells the ultimate tale of survival
It's a natural history epic. It's a compelling detective story. It's a scientific adventure at its best. It took Dr. Fred
3D Movies in Discovery 3D Theatre
The Little Prince is back in an extraordinary adventure! Relive the magic of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s endearing story in th
Climb aboard an open-air vehicle for a journey through diverse South African game reserves and come face-to-face with one of
Hours of Operation
Closed Easter Sunday, 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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