The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, North Carolina, is probably familiar to … [Read more...] about Schiele Museum: free admission 2nd Tuesday of month after 4 p.m.
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 event at Mint Museum Uptown Jan. 11 and 12: Amazing Grace — Stories of African American Courage, Strength and Resilience
On Saturday, January 11, and Sunday, January 12, 2025, Mint Museum Uptown, 500 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is presenting Amazing … [Read more...] about Free event at Mint Museum Uptown Jan. 11 and 12: Amazing Grace — Stories of African American Courage, Strength and Resilience
MLK Day Family Day Celebration with Levine Museum of the New South Jan. 20
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 20, … [Read more...] about MLK Day Family Day Celebration with Levine Museum of the New South Jan. 20
Virtual Event: Charlotte Museum of History: More Than 250 — panel discussion about the Catawba Nation Jan. 11
Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, preserves and shares the story of Charlotte, from the Revolutionary era until now. Highlights of the … [Read more...] about Virtual Event: Charlotte Museum of History: More Than 250 — panel discussion about the Catawba Nation Jan. 11
Museums for All and Welcome Program offer free or reduced admission for families on food assistance — learn which Charlotte area museums participate
Museums for All is a nationwide program with the goal of making museums accessible to everyone in the community. Participating museums offer free or … [Read more...] about Museums for All and Welcome Program offer free or reduced admission for families on food assistance — learn which Charlotte area museums participate
Bird-Day Party at Carolina Raptor Center Jan. 18
Carolina Raptor Center, at 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, North Carolina, is celebrating the birthday of all its birds at a Bird-Day Party. It will … [Read more...] about Bird-Day Party at Carolina Raptor Center Jan. 18
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
Celebrate the Bechtler Museum’s 15th Birthday with birthday bash Jan. 8
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, at Levine Center for the Arts, 420 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is celebrating its 15th birthday in … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Bechtler Museum’s 15th Birthday with birthday bash Jan. 8
Wednesday Night Live — free admission to three museums
UPDATE: Wednesday Night Live does not take place on December 25, 2024, or January 1, 2025, because of the holidays. The Levine Center for the Arts' … [Read more...] about Wednesday Night Live — free admission to three museums
Discovery Place offering $3/person admission to EBT or WIC card holders
Discovery Place Science offers discounted admission to EBT or WIC card holders. Those who present an EBT (electronic benefit transfer) card or WIC … [Read more...] about Discovery Place offering $3/person admission to EBT or WIC card holders
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