Charlotte Museum of History: Free Admission All August

Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, preserves and shares the story of Charlotte, from the Revolutionary era until now. Highlights of the museum are the 1774 Alexander Rock House and the Freedom Bell. The main building features exhibits that shed light on various aspects of Charlotte history.

The museum has announced that admission will be free all throughout the month of August, 2023, thanks to donations from members of the board of trustees. The announcement was made on Facebook.

Homesite tours are also free. Special events might still have costs associated with them.

Learn about free days at Charlotte museums!

Special Events

Criss Cross Mangosauce – Los Deportes: Let’s Get Moving!
Saturday, August 19, 2023
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
$5 for adult; $3 for child (ages 6-17); Free for children 5 and under

Explore the many popular sports and famous athletes throughout Latin America with Criss Cross Mangosauce during this special program as part of the Let’s Get Moving Series! Let’s Get Moving provides a space for young learners to explore different forms of movement found in cultures all over the world.

Criss Cross Mangosauce – El Día de los Muertos
Saturday, October 21, 2023
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
$5 for adult; $3 for child (ages 6-17); Free for children 5 and under

Come on out for a “spooky” time with Criss Cross Mangosauce as they explore the many traditions that make up the Fall season! How do Latin American cultures celebrate el Día de los Muertos? How is it similar to Halloween? How is it different? Bonus: Paint your own sugar skull!

¡Celebra! with Criss Cross Mangosauce: A Bilingual Family Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 2, 2023
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
$5 for adult; $3 for child (ages 6-17); Free for children 5 and under

¡Celebra! is a vibrant and interactive bilingual concert that celebrates culture and music with a powerful message of hope, reconciliation, and peace. This group of teaching artists and musicians will bring alive the most popular holiday songs, “villancicos”, traditional Latin American Christmas Carols, and stories taking you on a festive adventure around Latin America, the U.S., and the World!