UPDATE: The contest for free tickets to Discovery Place has ended, and the winner is Isaac Ric***on. (Name obscured for privacy.) I've emailed you, … [Read more...] about Winner announced for tickets to Brick Masters Studio at Discovery Place Science!
Museums & Attractions
Charlotte's museum scene is alive and kicking. Learn about how to visit museums and attractions for free or at a discount, and also learn about all their special events.
Laundry Day at President James K. Polk State Historic Site May 29 — see how laundry was done long before washing machines!
President James K. Polk North Carolina State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, pays tribute to our 11th president and presents living … [Read more...] about Laundry Day at President James K. Polk State Historic Site May 29 — see how laundry was done long before washing machines!
Blue Star Museums: free admission to active military members and families all summer
Blue Star Museums is a program that provides free admission to over 2,000 museums nationwide to active duty military personnel (including National … [Read more...] about Blue Star Museums: free admission to active military members and families all summer
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: 20% off new memberships in May
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, at 420 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is offering a discount on new memberships the entire month of May. … [Read more...] about Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: 20% off new memberships in May
Sullenberger Aviation Museum: Free admission for moms on Mother’s Day
Sullenberger Aviation Museum, 4108 Minuteman Way, Charlotte, North Carolina, is offering FREE admission to moms on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, 2026. … [Read more...] about Sullenberger Aviation Museum: Free admission for moms on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day at Stowe: Free plants for the first 500 moms
Moms can celebrate Mother's Day by visiting The Gardens at Stowe, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, on Sunday, May 10, 2026. No … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day at Stowe: Free plants for the first 500 moms
Mint Museum Uptown: Free admission for moms on Mother’s Day (plus a discount on jewelry and memberships)
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, Moms can visit The Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, for free. Happy Mother's Day! Hours are 1 to 5 … [Read more...] about Mint Museum Uptown: Free admission for moms on Mother’s Day (plus a discount on jewelry and memberships)
Ag + Art at Native American Studies Center in Lancaster May 9: take-and-make craft, garden tours, more…
Native American Studies Center, at 199 South Marin Street, Lancaster, South Carolina, is taking part in the Ag + Art Tour of Lancaster County, on … [Read more...] about Ag + Art at Native American Studies Center in Lancaster May 9: take-and-make craft, garden tours, more…
Free Art Kits at Mint Museum Randolph May 6-9: Kuba Collage
Mint Museum Randolph, at 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, regularly offers free art kits, which are related to one of the museum's … [Read more...] about Free Art Kits at Mint Museum Randolph May 6-9: Kuba Collage
Free event at Gantt Center May 8: Opening Celebration for Beyond Boundaries — Black Abstraction in the Elliot and Kimberly Perry Art Collection
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, at 551 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting an opening celebration for … [Read more...] about Free event at Gantt Center May 8: Opening Celebration for Beyond Boundaries — Black Abstraction in the Elliot and Kimberly Perry Art Collection
