Discovery Place Science · Trailwind

LandmarkCharlotte, United StatesUptown Charlotte's hands-on science museum covers everything from a rainforest exhibit to an aquarium and an IMAX dome theater, aimed squarely at kids…

Set in: Charlotte, United States

Currency: USD

Language: English

Timezone: UTC-05:00

Know before you go

The IMAX Dome Theater runs rotating science and nature films, worth checking the schedule ahead

It's an easy pairing with the NASCAR Hall of Fame a few blocks away for a full Uptown museum day

Discovery Place also runs a smaller nature-focused location and a kids-only spot elsewhere in the city

Pairs well with

Freedom Park, 3 mi away

Greenville, 92 mi away

Blue Ridge Parkway, 95 mi away

Asheville, 100 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhere is Discovery Place Science?Discovery Place Science is in Charlotte, United States.What is Discovery Place Science known for?Uptown Charlotte's hands-on science museum covers everything from a rainforest exhibit to an aquarium and an IMAX dome theater, aimed squarely at kids but genuinely fun for adults too.Keep exploring

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