OceanXperience is a new exhibit coming to Discovery Place Science, 168 W 6th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, from May 24 to September 7, … [Read more...] about Explore ocean life at OceanXperience, opening at Discovery Place Science May 24
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.
ImaginOn’s 2025 summer exhibit: Curious George (admission is free)
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has announced the 2025 summer exhibit at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center, at 300 East 7th Street, … [Read more...] about ImaginOn’s 2025 summer exhibit: Curious George (admission is free)
Voices From the Past: Meck Dec Day edition at Duke Mansion
Duke Mansion, 400 Hermitage Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Voices from the Past on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. At this free … [Read more...] about Voices From the Past: Meck Dec Day edition at Duke Mansion
Free days at Charlotte museums — updated for 2025
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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 — updated for 2025
ArtBreak at Mint Museum Uptown 3rd Thursday of month — free guided 30-minute 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 30-minute lunchtime tour
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: free admission for moms on Mothers’ Day Weekend
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, is offering free admission to moms on Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, 2025. … [Read more...] about Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: free admission for moms on Mothers’ Day Weekend
Mother’s Day Free Community Celebration at Mint Museum Uptown: Annie Leibovitz / Work — including free photography portraits (also $20 off memberships)
On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a Mother's Day Community Celebration for Annie Leibovitz / … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Free Community Celebration at Mint Museum Uptown: Annie Leibovitz / Work — including free photography portraits (also $20 off memberships)
Moms: free admission to Carolina Raptor Center on Mother’s Day Weekend
Carolina Raptor Center is offering free admission to mothers on Mother's Day Weekend, Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, 2025. Meet more than … [Read more...] about Moms: free admission to Carolina Raptor Center on Mother’s Day Weekend
Mother’s Day at Stowe: Half-price admission for moms, plus free starter bloom on May 11
Moms can celebrate Mother's Day by visiting Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for half price on Sunday, May 11, 2025. The hours are 10 a.m. to 5 … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day at Stowe: Half-price admission for moms, plus free starter bloom on May 11
Free Art Kits at Mint Museum Randolph May 7 to 10: Clay Lion
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 7 to 10: Clay Lion
