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Welcome to Discovery Place

Discovery Place is a private 501c(3) not-for-profit education organization dedicated to inspiring exploration of science and the natural world through extraordinary exhibits and educational programs that inform, challenge and engage audiences of all ages.

We aspire to shape a future where people embrace science to create opportunities, build hope, solve problems and bring positive change for our world.

Through a network of four hands-on museums in three different cities, educational outreach programs and professional development for teachers, Discovery Place is a leader in STEM education in the Carolinas.

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Celebrating more than 70 years of inspiring Charlotte

Since 1946, when a young teacher wanted to provide hands-on learning to her students, Discovery Place museums have been offering interactive educational experiences to students and families in the region. Today, through four museums in three cities and community outreach programs throughout the Carolinas, we serve three-quarters of a million people a year with high-energy, high-impact science education that is helping to build our region's future.

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Build bridges to STEM education

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Discovery Place Education Studio provides customized professional development in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to educators across the region at our state-of-the-art facility in uptown Charlotte or delivered right to your school.

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Outreach Classes

Covid-safe, high-energy, high-impact science at your location
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Virtual Classes

Bring exciting demonstrations and at-home experiments right to your virtual classroom

Have you heard about Discovery Place’s Welcome program?

Everything you need to know about our $1 admission program

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Ever wonder how to make each Museum visit affordable?

Check this list of discounts, partnerships, promotions & Membership benefits

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Investing in Our Youth

The Cole Foundation helps us launch a Youth Development program

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Provide unforgettable experiences that help shape our collective future by supporting our core programs