We're glad you're here. Now let's get curious.

From Arctic animals to ice & snow, explore the winter season

Get to know Shake, the Eastern milk snake

Get to know the not-so-scary barn owl

Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville is the place to go for summer activities that beat the heat

Look closely at the busy world of bugs

Blast off on a solar system exploration

Find out how fun & easy it is to be green

Check out our exciting lineup of events

Learn how force and friction affect the motion of objects

From washing hands to brushing teeth, find out how fun staying healthy can be

Explore traditions and holidays celebrated around the world

Explore Pollination Station, from hummingbirds and bees to bats and butterflies

Explore the interaction of molecules in everyday items

Dino-mite activities are happening all July

Stay cool with a month of ocean activities

Celebrate & learn how to protect Our Planet Earth

Explore nutrition, exercise & other healthy habits

Check out our exciting lineup of events

Richmond County Schools, we have a challenge for you

Tinker, design and create throughout the month of March

There's so much to celebrate as we prepare for our milestone fifth birthday

The Cole Foundation helps us launch a Youth Development program

Get to know the creatures who love the night life

Meet our new ambassador animal, Ophelia the Opossum

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

Dry your eyes with this Science Hack

Find out what inspired some of our staff to pursue careers in STEM

Everything you need to know about our $1 admission program

The board’s role is to evaluate school & professional development programs

Gift-giving gets a boost from new tools & space for messes

A visualization of partnerships as of August 2017

Find out more in this video

We hope you'll join us in giving the gift of wonder this year

Find out how to learn 3D printing and design, with or without your own printer

Opportunities to participate in the 2018 Maker Faire are available for Makers, volunteers and sponsors

Check out our exciting lineup of events

Tips finding comfort & staying energized at HACKATHONclt

With the recent rains and warm weather conditions are perfect for North Carolina's state reptile, the Eastern box turtle to be on the move

Get creative during Da Vinci Design Week

Now on exhibition in World Alive

Film wins several awards, including Best Short Film of the Year

When snow is in the forecast, salt is in the solution

Big data will be used for good at the 6th annual Hackathon

Winter break fun for kids & families

Take a sneak peek at what will be visible up in the night sky during August

Could cutworms be eating your leafy greens?

Take a sneak peek at what will be visible up in the night sky during July

This month at Discovery Place Nature, we will be investigating Nature’s Defenses

There's so much to celebrate throughout February