Discovery Place Science

One of the top hands-on science museums in the nation, Discovery Place Science provides ever-changing, entertaining exhibits that foster experiences in areas ranging from life science to marine biology. More than a half-million people from all over the United States visit Discovery Place Science, its IMAX Dome Theatre and its 3D Theatre each year.

Discovery Place Science is part of a network of Museums that includes Discovery Place Nature near Freedom Park and Discovery Place Kids, with locations in Huntersville and Rockingham.

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Discovery Place has been educating the Charlotte community for nearly 75 years. And while I have not been here for all of that time, I cannot imagine that we have ever faced a crisis quite like we are experiencing today. Our community’s health is at great risk due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and we are doing everything possible to slow the transmission rate.

Last week, we decided to close all of our Museums through March 27 to reduce risk and further assess the situation. As you are aware, the number of coronavirus cases continues to climb. To comply with official health guidelines and government orders, we have made the difficult decision to keep the Museums closed until further notice. We will continue to monitor local, state and federal guidance and will reopen when we can safely provide access to the community.

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Discovery Place Science: Friday - Monday | 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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301 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-372-6261 phone

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From I-77 heading South (coming from Huntersville, Hickory): Take Exit 11, Brookshire Freeway East. Take the Church Street Exit (no exit number). Turn right onto Church Street. At the third light, turn right onto 6th Street.

From I-77 heading North (coming from Pineville, Rock Hill, Columbia): Take Exit 10, Trade Street. Turn left onto College Street. Turn left onto 6th Street.

From I-85 heading South (coming from Salisbury, Raleigh, Winston-Salem): Take Exit 38, I-77 South. Take Exit 11, Brookshire Freeway East. Take the Church Street Exit (no exit number). Turn right onto Church Street. At the third light, turn right onto 6th Street.

From I-85 heading North (coming from Gastonia, Spartanburg, Greenville): Take Exit 36, Brookshire Blvd. Turn right, heading East on Brookshire Blvd. Brookshire Blvd. will become Brookshire Freeway East. Take the Church Street Exit (no exit number). At the third light, turn right onto 6th Street

The Discovery Place parking deck is located directly behind the museum at the corner of Church and Sixth Streets in downtown Charlotte. Enter the deck off of Sixth Street, grab a ticket from the automatic attendant and bring your ticket into Discovery Place for validation at one of the two admission decks.