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.

Live at the Mint — a free 8-week arts program with music, storytelling, dance and more

Both locations of The Mint Museum are free to visit every Wednesday after 5 p.m. In addition, for eight weeks this fall and winter, Mint Museum … [Read more...] about Live at the Mint — a free 8-week arts program with music, storytelling, dance and more

Kids get free admission to Bechtler Museum on Family Day October 12

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art's next Family Day is Saturday, October 12th, 2019, from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free for kids under 18, and $9 … [Read more...] about Kids get free admission to Bechtler Museum on Family Day October 12

Lost Hollow Music Festival at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, with retro pricing

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is celebrating its 20th anniversary with retro pricing from October 5th to 13th, 2019. Retro admission pricing: … [Read more...] about Lost Hollow Music Festival at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, with retro pricing

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden joins Discovery Place in offering $1 admission for families in SNAP program

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont, is now offering $1 admission per person to families that participate in the … [Read more...] about Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden joins Discovery Place in offering $1 admission for families in SNAP program

Free Stroller Tours at Bechtler, Mint Museum and Gantt Center

All three Levine Center for the Arts institutions, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, The Mint Museum Uptown and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for … [Read more...] about Free Stroller Tours at Bechtler, Mint Museum and Gantt Center

Mint Museum free on Wednesday nights

Visit Mint Museum, at both their locations, 500 South Tryon Street and 2730 Randolph Road, for free admission from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every … [Read more...] about Mint Museum free on Wednesday nights

Free admission at Gantt Center

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The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, has a … [Read more...] about Free admission at Gantt Center

Free admission to Schiele Museum

The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia, is probably familiar to many kids, who visit it for … [Read more...] about Free admission to Schiele Museum

Carowinds offering FREE Pre-K pass for kids age 3-5

Carowinds is now offering a free Pre-K pass for kids age 3-5. You just need to register online, and your child can visit Carowinds for free for the … [Read more...] about Carowinds offering FREE Pre-K pass for kids age 3-5