At Discovery Place, curiosity grows into action. From our solar-powered museum to hands-on exhibits about protecting the planet, we’re helping the next generation imagine – and build – a greener future. Your support helps us inspire our visitors to protect and restore the world around them. As a nonprofit museum system, we can’t do this without you! Make your gift by December 31, and your impact will be multiplied to help Charlotte grow a little greener. | Discovery Place Science

Something exciting is happening at Discovery Place Science! ✈️ Our newest exhibition, Above and Beyond, is open and included with general admission (or FREE for members!). Explore the history of flight and the future of aerospace innovation with hands-on experiences for the whole family! From the earliest flying machines to cutting-edge space technology, discover what it takes to defy gravity and reach for the stars. Prepare for blastoff! 🚀 | Discovery Place Science

Discovery Place Science conjures curiosity and activates the imagination. Come discover the wonders of science! Open Thursday - Monday through Labor Day. https://science.discoveryplace.org/ #masksrequired | Discovery Place Science

Join us May 17 for an epic night at the Museum during Science on the Rocks—Uptown Charlotte’s coolest adult science event! 🧪🍸 Party like a rocket scientist with hands-on exhibits, science shows, animal encounters and special surprises like liquid nitrogen wine slushies and specialty cocktails. 🎟 Get tickets ➡ https://bit.ly/DPS_ScienceontheRocks | Discovery Place Science

Come science with us! 🧪 Dive into chemistry, biology and other sciences with a front-row seat at The Stage. See our experienced facilitators perform color changing reactions, test liquid nitrogen experiments, reveal glowing creatures and more! 🧑‍🔬 | Discovery Place Science

😎 Discovery Place Science is celebrating the 2024 solar eclipse with astronomy-themed lab workshops, interactive design challenges and solar science programs! 🔹April 1-8: Eclipse science labs, solar lantern activities, celestial stories 🔹April 5: Guest speaker Jack Howard, NASA Ambassador 🔹April 6-8: Solar car build workshops 🔹April 8: Solar eclipse outdoor viewing totality live stream Eclipse events schedule ➡ https://bit.ly/DPS_2024SolarEclipse | Discovery Place Science

In the heart of Freedom Park on the site of the original Discovery Place Nature, a new world-class nature museum for the Charlotte community is under construction. Today, Discovery Place is proud to announce the next chapter in its more than 77-year legacy with the unveiling of a new name for this reimagined museum: Charlotte Museum of Nature. Expected to open in 2026, Charlotte Museum of Nature will join the Discovery Place nonprofit family of museums and will redefine nature exploration and ed

Mecklenburg County commissioners approve $10M contribution to new Discovery Place Nature facility

Ever wonder why we have an observation hive for our bees? Marvin Bouknight, Director of Discovery Place Nature, explains what an observation hive is, how to find the queen and what this time of year means for our bees. | Charlotte Museum of Nature