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.

Around the World Storytime at Museum of the Alphabet

Museum of the Alphabet, at 6409 Davis Road, Waxhaw, takes a close look at language, culture and Bible translation. Trace the history of writing and … [Read more...] about Around the World Storytime at Museum of the Alphabet

Free admission Wednesday evening at Mint Museum

Mint Museum has two locations: Mint Museum Uptown: 500 S. Tryon StreetMint Museum Randolph: 2730 Randolph Road Timed ticketing is in place to … [Read more...] about Free admission Wednesday evening at Mint Museum

Carowinds’ water park is now open. Get discount tickets! (Also, read about Carowinds’ fireworks)

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Carowinds has reopened and we can save you a few bucks on tickets! Buy single-day Carowinds tickets here, and you'll save $7 on each ticket, … [Read more...] about Carowinds’ water park is now open. Get discount tickets! (Also, read about Carowinds’ fireworks)

“Pay what you wish” at Carolina Raptor Center on Juneteenth

Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville, within Latta Nature Center and Preserve, rehabilitates injured birds of prey, and educates the … [Read more...] about “Pay what you wish” at Carolina Raptor Center on Juneteenth

Virtual Juneteenth event with Levine Museum of the New South

Levine Museum of the New South, at 200 E 7th Street, focus on life in the North Carolina Piedmont after the American Civil War. It includes temporary … [Read more...] about Virtual Juneteenth event with Levine Museum of the New South

Dan Nicholas Park offers low-priced fun: carousel, train ride, gem mining, much more

If you're willing to drive just a little bit -- about 45 minutes from the center of Charlotte -- you can spend the day at a family-friendly attraction … [Read more...] about Dan Nicholas Park offers low-priced fun: carousel, train ride, gem mining, much more

NC Zoo: get a COVID-19 vaccine at the zoo and get a free zoo ticket

The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic from Friday, June 11th, to Sunday, June 13th, 2021. … [Read more...] about NC Zoo: get a COVID-19 vaccine at the zoo and get a free zoo ticket

Gantt Center: Juneteenth drum circle and African Dance Experience

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, has re-opened and is welcoming … [Read more...] about Gantt Center: Juneteenth drum circle and African Dance Experience

Free Friday at Schiele Museum June 25

The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia, is probably familiar to many kids, who … [Read more...] about Free Friday at Schiele Museum June 25