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.
Titanic: The Exhibition Docks in Charlotte for First Time! Breathtaking ship re-creations, authentic artifacts, and personal stories of Titanic … [Read more...] about Discount for Titanic: The Exhibition in Charlotte (very limited!)
The Levine Center for the Arts' Wednesday Night Live takes place every Wednesday evening. NOTE: The Gantt Center will NOT be participating in … [Read more...] about Wednesday Night Live — free museum admission at Mint and Bechter museums
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 Free admission to Mint Museum Randolph on Wednesday Evenings
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 — Mint Museum Randolph Apr. 23
The Hugh Torance House and Store, at 8231 Gilead Road, Huntersville, is one of Mecklenburg County's only surviving 18th century structures, and is … [Read more...] about Free tours at Hugh Torance House and Store on Sundays
FOMO: Museum Block Party is the biggest museum block party in Charlotte. It takes place Wednesday, April 15, 2026, starting at 5 p.m. It's a free … [Read more...] about FOMO: Museum Block Party April 15
Mint Museum is bringing the sounds of piano music to Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, through a partnership with … [Read more...] about Ethan Uslan kicks off Mint Museum’s Steinway Residency Series — free performance Apr. 15
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 Apr. 14 after 4 p.m.
Both locations of Mint Museum offer FREE admission to kids and youth every day. The free admission is offered to anyone age 18 or younger. College art … [Read more...] about Drop-In Art at Mint Museum Randolph April 8
Discovery Place Science is hosting a Star Party on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This event is part of the North Carolina Science … [Read more...] about Star Party at Discovery Place Apr. 24 — stargazing from rooftop deck, and activities inside
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