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.
UPDATE: Four Charlotte on the Cheap readers will each win two Platinum Tickets! Keep reading to learn all about Titanic: The Exhibition, or jump right … [Read more...] about Win FREE tickets to Titanic: The Exhibition in Charlotte — plus, a discount for everyone!
The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, North Carolina, is probably familiar to many kids, … [Read more...] about Schiele Museum: free admission June 9 after 4 p.m.
During Wednesday Night Live, where several museums in Uptown Charlotte are free to visit, Bechtler Museum is presenting Soundtrack Remix on Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Soundtrack Remix at Bechtler Museum June 10: Live music with Black Notes Project and art-making
The Levine Center for the Arts' Wednesday Night Live takes place every Wednesday evening. The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the … [Read more...] about Wednesday Night Live — free museum admission at museums
ArtBreak is a free, 30-minute, guided lunchtime tour offered at the museums of Levine Center for the Arts, as well as Mint Museum Randolph. This is a … [Read more...] about ArtBreak: Free lunch-time tours at museums — Bechtler Museum June 11
The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free. The Museum on Us program has … [Read more...] about Free museum admission to Bank of America customers one weekend a month
ImaginOn's Summer Exhibit in 2026 is Building Buddies. This is a FREE, hands-on exhibit for kids. ImaginOn is at 300 E 7th Street, Charlotte, North … [Read more...] about ImaginOn’s 2026 summer exhibit: Building Buddies (admission is free)
Party in the Park takes place at Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, on select Sundays in the spring, summer and fall … [Read more...] about Party in the Park at Mint Museum Randolph Season June 21
Historic Rosedale, at 3427 N. Tryon Street, has been part of Charlotte's history since 1815, when the house was completed by Archibald Frew, a tax … [Read more...] about Historic Rosedale hosting Juneteenth Event June 20
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!
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