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 Hugh Torance House and Store: Free tours on Sunday
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.
Wild Wednesday at Mint Museum Randolph July 23: Animal encounter and art activities
Every Wednesday it's free to visit Mint Museum Randolph from 5 to 9 p.m. (It's also free to visit the three Uptown museums at Levine Center for the … [Read more...] about Wild Wednesday at Mint Museum Randolph July 23: Animal encounter and art activities
Free museum admission for teens through Mint Museum’s NexGen program (and more)
The Mint Museum welcomes the next generation of museum-goers to explore, play, and experiment within a creative community of their peers and … [Read more...] about Free museum admission for teens through Mint Museum’s NexGen program (and more)
Pop-Up Art Markets at Native American Studies Center in Lancaster, SC
Native American Studies Center is in Lancaster, South Carolina, about an hour's drive from the center of Charlotte. It's about a 25 minute drive from … [Read more...] about Pop-Up Art Markets at Native American Studies Center in Lancaster, SC
Colonial Day at Museum of the Waxhaws July 19
Museum of the Waxhaws, at 8215 Waxhaw Highway, Waxhaw, North Carolina, is hosting Colonial Day at the Museum on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. … [Read more...] about Colonial Day at Museum of the Waxhaws July 19
ArtBreak at Mint Museum Uptown 3rd Thursday of month — free guided lunchtime tour
ArtBreak is a free, 30-minute, guided lunchtime tour offered once a month at Mint Museum Uptown. This is a chance to take a break from your work day … [Read more...] about ArtBreak at Mint Museum Uptown 3rd Thursday of month — free guided lunchtime tour
Free: Countdown to Kindergarten at Discovery Place Kids on August 15
Discovery Place Kids, 105 Gilead Road in Huntersville, is holding its annual Countdown to Kindergarten on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to … [Read more...] about Free: Countdown to Kindergarten at Discovery Place Kids on August 15
Bechtler Family Day: Movement in the Museum — free admission July 12
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a free Family Day on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to … [Read more...] about Bechtler Family Day: Movement in the Museum — free admission July 12
Family First at Gantt Center July 12: Black Dandyism
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The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, celebrates the contributions to … [Read more...] about Family First at Gantt Center July 12: Black Dandyism
Must-See Exhibition at Mint Museum — Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective
Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective is a must-see, even for those who don't normally enjoy art museums. The exhibition is at Mint … [Read more...] about Must-See Exhibition at Mint Museum — Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective
