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.
Time is running out to experience Titanic: The Exhibition as this immersive experience sets sail from the Queen City after Labor Day. Make plans now … [Read more...] about Win tickets to Titanic: The Exhibition in Charlotte (and a discount for everyone!)
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 July 23
The popular Art After Dark program returns to Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. On Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 7 to 11 … [Read more...] about Art After Dark at the Gantt Center: Family Reunion on July 16
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
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
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 July 14 after 4 p.m.
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
ImaginOn's Summer Exhibit in 2026 is Building Buddies. This is a FREE, hands-on exhibit for kids. ImaginOn is at 300 E 7th Street, Charlotte, North … [Read more...] about ImaginOn’s 2026 summer exhibit: Building Buddies (admission is free)
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 to Bank of America customers one weekend a month
Spend Independence Day at Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Hwy, Waxhaw, North Carolina. The museum is 31 miles to the south of the center of … [Read more...] about Independence Day Celebration at Museum of the Waxhaws July 4
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