Discovery Place Science
About
Discovery Place Science - Uptown Charlotte Flagship
Charlotte's flagship science museum in the heart of uptown. Permanent exhibits span aquariums, the rainforest, physics, world geography, and engineering challenges. KidScience, a dedicated zone for ages 0-7, gives toddlers and early-elementary kids interactive play stations, while Thinker Space is a maker studio with real tools for hands-on builds.
Programs for Kids
Year-round programming through the Education department. Programs include:
- Summer Camps (June through August, weekly sessions)
- Field Trips for school groups
- Group Visits for organized youth groups
- Birthday Parties and Rentals
- KidScience drop-in zone for ages 0-7
What's Included
- Daily labs and live animal demonstrations
- Thinker Space maker studio access
- Camps grouped by age and theme (animal science, robotics, chemistry, space, engineering)
- Rotating feature exhibitions throughout the year
Experience
Uptown Charlotte families use the museum as a recurring drop-in destination and a structured summer camp option. The downtown location is within walking distance of multiple parking decks and transit stops.