On Sunday, September 20, 2026, Sullenberger Aviation Museum, 4108 Minuteman Way, Charlotte, North Carolina, is presenting Aviation Pathways from 12 … [Read more...] about Aviation Pathways at Sullenberger Aviation Museum Sept. 20 — free admission for youth
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.
“Better Together” Opening Day Celebration for Corey Pemberton: Living Well at Mint Museum Uptown Sept. 19
Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting an exhibition, Corey Pemberton: Living Well, from September 19, 2026, to … [Read more...] about “Better Together” Opening Day Celebration for Corey Pemberton: Living Well at Mint Museum Uptown Sept. 19
Open house at Hoyle Historic Homestead, the oldest house in Gaston County Sept. 12
The Annual Open House at Hoyle Historic Homestead, 1214 Dallas Stanley Hwy, Dallas, will take place Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 … [Read more...] about Open house at Hoyle Historic Homestead, the oldest house in Gaston County Sept. 12
President James K. Polk State Historic Site: Historic Hearth Cooking Demo on Sept. 12
President James K. Polk North Carolina State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, pays tribute to our 11th president and presents living … [Read more...] about President James K. Polk State Historic Site: Historic Hearth Cooking Demo on Sept. 12
Free Opening Celebration of Sown Together Exhibition, and more at Gantt Center Sept. 11
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture and McColl Center are presenting Sown Together: New Voices in Contemporary Textile Art. … [Read more...] about Free Opening Celebration of Sown Together Exhibition, and more at Gantt Center Sept. 11
Free admission to Mint Museum Randolph on Wednesday Evenings
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
Last day: Save 20% on tickets to Titanic: The Exhibition in Charlotte
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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 Last day: Save 20% on tickets to Titanic: The Exhibition in Charlotte
Free days at Charlotte museums
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Museums on the cheap? Yes, if you know the schedule. Several Charlotte area museums have free days. Some of the free days are for everyone, some are … [Read more...] about Free days at Charlotte museums
Smithsonian’s “Americans” exhibit comes to Native American Studies Center in Lancaster — opening Aug. 22
Exploring how deeply intertwined American Indians are in the history, popular culture, and identity of the United States, the traveling Smithsonian … [Read more...] about Smithsonian’s “Americans” exhibit comes to Native American Studies Center in Lancaster — opening Aug. 22
Titanic Exhibition to Honor North Carolina Postal Hero — Oscar Scott Woody Day on Aug. 13
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Often lost amid the tragedy of 1,500-plus people perishing in the 1912 sinking of RMS Titanic is the story of millions of pieces of mail that also … [Read more...] about Titanic Exhibition to Honor North Carolina Postal Hero — Oscar Scott Woody Day on Aug. 13
