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 May 12 after 4 p.m.
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.
Sullenberger Aviation Museum: Free admission for moms on Mother’s Day
Sullenberger Aviation Museum, 4108 Minuteman Way, Charlotte, North Carolina, is offering FREE admission to moms on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, 2026. … [Read more...] about Sullenberger Aviation Museum: Free admission for moms on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day at Stowe: Free plants for the first 500 moms
Moms can celebrate Mother's Day by visiting The Gardens at Stowe, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, on Sunday, May 10, 2026. No … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day at Stowe: Free plants for the first 500 moms
Mint Museum Uptown: Free admission for moms on Mother’s Day (plus a discount on jewelry and memberships)
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, Moms can visit The Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, for free. Happy Mother's Day! Hours are 1 to 5 … [Read more...] about Mint Museum Uptown: Free admission for moms on Mother’s Day (plus a discount on jewelry and memberships)
Ag + Art at Native American Studies Center in Lancaster May 9: take-and-make craft, garden tours, more…
Native American Studies Center, at 199 South Marin Street, Lancaster, South Carolina, is taking part in the Ag + Art Tour of Lancaster County, on … [Read more...] about Ag + Art at Native American Studies Center in Lancaster May 9: take-and-make craft, garden tours, more…
Free Art Kits at Mint Museum Randolph May 6-9: Kuba Collage
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 May 6-9: Kuba Collage
Free event at Gantt Center May 8: Opening Celebration for Beyond Boundaries — Black Abstraction in the Elliot and Kimberly Perry Art Collection
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, at 551 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting an opening celebration for … [Read more...] about Free event at Gantt Center May 8: Opening Celebration for Beyond Boundaries — Black Abstraction in the Elliot and Kimberly Perry Art Collection
Gantt Center events
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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 Gantt Center events
Free tours at Hugh Torance House and Store on Sundays
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 April 15
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
