One of the most popular events at The Schiele Museum of Natural History, 1500 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina, is the annual one-day … [Read more...] about Fossil Fair at The Schiele Museum of Natural History Feb 28
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.
Free admission to Mint Museum Randolph Feb. 21-22 to celebrate opening of Designing Dynamism: Kuba Textiles from the DR Congo
Designing Dynamism: Kuba Textiles from the DR Congo, The Wesley Mancini Collection opens February 21, 2026, at Mint Museum Randolph. The exhibition … [Read more...] about Free admission to Mint Museum Randolph Feb. 21-22 to celebrate opening of Designing Dynamism: Kuba Textiles from the DR Congo
Presidents Day at the Museum of the Waxhaws — free for kids
The Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Hwy, Waxhaw, North Carolina, is hosting a Presidents Day celebration on Monday, February 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. … [Read more...] about Presidents Day at the Museum of the Waxhaws — free for kids
Easter Bunny Express at N.C. Transportation Museum — tickets for sale now
The Easter Bunny is visiting the N.C. Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, for four days! Tickets are on sale now. Scroll down for … [Read more...] about Easter Bunny Express at N.C. Transportation Museum — tickets for sale now
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
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
