Discovery Place
301 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202-2138
Price of admission: Museum adults-$10.00 children-$8.00
Website - 704.372.6261
Hours of Operations: Mon-Fri: 9am to 4pm; Saturday: 10am-6pm; Sunday: noon-5pm
Keywords: birthday parties, camps, Children's Museum, discovery museum, summer camps
Discovery Place, Inc. is a private 501©(3) not-for-profit education organization dedicated to inspiring exploration of the natural and social world through extraordinary exhibits and educational programs that inform, challenge and engage audiences of all ages.
Discovery Place, Inc. operates Discovery Place and Charlotte Nature Museum, and is developing a children’s museum, Discovery Place KIDS.
As one of the leading hands-on science centers in the country, Discovery Place offers visitors the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the basics of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a fun, interactive and informal setting. Located in one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas, Charlotte, North Carolina, Discovery Place offers a family-friendly experience surrounded by the excitement of a bustling urban community.
Visitors also can get close to nature by visiting Charlotte Nature Museum, adjacent to Freedom Park and located in one of the community’s finest residential areas. Charlotte Nature Museum visitors may walk among free-flying butterflies, observe live animals, buzz around with insects or hang out in the natural world. Daily programming including puppet shows and hands-on activities provide the opportunity for structured learning and informal play for the young and old alike.
Discovery Place KIDS is a children’s museum under development in Huntersville, North Carolina. Providing an extraordinary and rich play experience that engages children’s imagination and inspires learning, the Museum is designed to serve children age one through six and their parents or caregivers.
Discovery Place, Inc. also offers off-site educational experiences to community groups and schools throughout North and South Carolina through its ScienceReach program.
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