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.
Museums on the cheap? Yes, if you know the schedule. Several Charlotte area museums have free days. Some of the free days are for everyone, some are … [Read more...] about Free days at Charlotte museums
Levine Museum for the New South is celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a free Family Day Celebration on Monday, January 19, … [Read more...] about MLK Day Family Day Celebration with Levine Museum of the New South Jan. 19
North Carolina Zoo is offering a special discount, Jingle in the Jungle, from December 15 to 19, 2025. Admission is just $5 per person. It's normally … [Read more...] about North Carolina Zoo: just $5 from Dec 15 to 19
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 Dec. 17, plus free card-making workshop
ArtBreak is a free, 30-minute, guided lunchtime tour offered at the museums of Levine Center for the Arts. This is a chance to take a break from your … [Read more...] about ArtBreak: Free lunch-time tours at museums at Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Dec. 18
Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, is presenting Holidays on the Homesite on Friday, December 12, 2025, from … [Read more...] about Holidays on the Homesite — free family-friendly event at Charlotte Museum of History
Every Wednesday it's free to visit Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, from 5 to 9 p.m. (It's also free to visit the … [Read more...] about Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with special tour at Mint Museum Randolph Dec. 10
The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, North Carolina, is probably familiar to … [Read more...] about Schiele Museum: free admission Dec. 9 after 4 p.m.
Bring the kids to The Schiele Museum, 1500 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, North Carolina, for an early New Year's Eve party. Noon Year's Eve is … [Read more...] about Noon Year’s Eve at Schiele Museum
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 first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customers
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