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 Museums on Us — Free museum admission to Bank of America customers one weekend a month
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.
Afro Legacy Fest at Gantt Center Feb. 7
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, in partnership with La Casa de la Cultura, is presenting Afro Legacy Fest 2026 on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Afro Legacy Fest at Gantt Center Feb. 7
Free Art Kits at Mint Museum Randolph Feb. 4-7: Pastel Landscapes
Mint Museum Randolph, at 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, regularly offers free art kits, which are related to one of the museum's … [Read more...] about Free Art Kits at Mint Museum Randolph Feb. 4-7: Pastel Landscapes
Black History Month Events at Gantt Center
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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 Black History Month Events at Gantt Center
Groundhog Day Celebration at The Schiele: Meet the Schiele’s groundhog and watch him predict the weather Feb. 1
The Schiele Museum of Natural History, at 1500 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, North Carolina, is hosting a Groundhog Day Celebration, complete … [Read more...] about Groundhog Day Celebration at The Schiele: Meet the Schiele’s groundhog and watch him predict the weather Feb. 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Gantt Center Jan. 19: Instrument for Change
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture is presenting an event for MLK Day on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Gantt Center Jan. 19: Instrument for Change
MLK Day Family Day Celebration with Levine Museum of the New South Jan. 19
Levine Museum for the New South is celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a free Family Day Celebration on Monday, January 19, … [Read more...] about MLK Day Family Day Celebration with Levine Museum of the New South Jan. 19
A Bird-Day Bash at Carolina Raptor Center Jan. 17
On January 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, North Carolina, holds a Bird-Day Bash to … [Read more...] about A Bird-Day Bash at Carolina Raptor Center Jan. 17
STEM Night at The Schiele — free event Jan. 15
The Schiele Museum, at 1500 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, North Carolina, is hosting STEM Night on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 5 to 8 … [Read more...] about STEM Night at The Schiele — free event Jan. 15
Learn about the Charlotte museums that offer free or reduced price admission for those on food assistance
Museums for All is a nationwide program with the goal of making museums accessible to everyone in the community. Participating museums offer free or … [Read more...] about Learn about the Charlotte museums that offer free or reduced price admission for those on food assistance
