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What's Happening This Week at Discovery Place

July 24 - July 30, 2010

Featured Shows

Sub Zero

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

A World Apart

Learn about the tropical rainforest ecosystem and the species that call it home during “A World Apart”. Free with Museum admission. Get... Learn More

What’s Glowing On?

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

Animal Encounter

Learn all about what makes animals unique, their habitats and what you can do to preserve and protect these wonderful creatures. Learn More

IMAX Movies

Under the Sea

Splash into the sea and explore marvelous marine life in IMAX Under the Sea, a new adventure, transports moviegoers to some...

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The Ultimate Wave Tahiti

Join nine-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater as he mixes surfing and science off the shores of Tahiti. The big IMAX...

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Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri
9 am to 5 pm
Saturday
10 am to 6 pm
Sunday
noon to 5 pm

Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve & Day

Getting Here

Discovery Place
301 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202

Driving Directions
Parking Instructions
Printable Map

The Discovery Place Parking Garage is located directly behind the Museum at the corner of Church and Sixth Streets in uptown Charlotte.

Enter the deck off of Sixth Street, grab a ticket from the automatic attendant and pay inside the Museum at any of the Admissions Desks.

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