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.
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, often … [Read more...] about Virtual Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop with Gantt Center
Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville, within Latta Nature Center and Preserve, rehabilitates injured birds of prey, and educates the … [Read more...] about Carolina Raptor Center has re-opened — here’s what you need to know
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord, at Concord Mills, has re-opened with limited hours and a special deal Its hours are currently Thursday to Monday, from … [Read more...] about SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord has re-opened, and is offering a discount (and welcoming a new friend)
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 Polk State Historic Site has reopened, and there are weekly free gardening talks
The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, re-opened on June 15th, after an extended closure. Some things will be different. Here's … [Read more...] about North Carolina Zoo has reopened: What you need to know before you go
Levine Museum of the New South, at 200 E. Seventh Street, is closed to the public at this time, but it is occasionally offering a virtual … [Read more...] about Levine Museum of the New South virtual program: What is it going to take?
McColl Center for Art + Innovation, at 721 North Tryon Street, is free to visit, and also hosts many free events for the public. These days the events … [Read more...] about Online artist talk at McColl Center for Art + Innovation
Update: This event has been canceled. Once a month, on the third Friday of the month, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, in conjunction with Bank of … [Read more...] about Canceled: Bechtler by Night March 20
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 twice a month at The Schiele Museum of Natural History (plus more)
The Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum is reopening for the season on Saturday, March 7th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free … [Read more...] about Grand Reopening of Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum
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