How to save money at Discovery Place Science

Looking for discounts to Discovery Place Science? You’re not alone! Read on for several ways to save money at Discovery Place Science.

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Discovery Place Science Exhibitions

Discovery Place Science, at 301 N. Tryon Street, is a favorite of kids and families in Charlotte. It features:

• Think It Up: Experiment, collaborate and learn by doing
• Being Me: Exhibition that celebrates human health and anatomy
• Cool Stuff: The strange and eccentric world of physical phenomena
• Kidscience: A special place for little ones and their caregivers to test, tinker and try
• Project Build: Elaborate castles to secret forts
• World Alive: Charlotte’s only indoor rainforest

Discovery Place Science Admission

Museum Admission:

• Adults: $23
• Children 2-13: $18
• Seniors 60+ $20
• Children under 2 years old: Free

Parking at Discovery Place

The Discovery Place Science Parking Deck is located at the corner of Church and 6th Sts. in uptown Charlotte. Walking access to the Museum from the Parking Deck is through the overstreet walkway on P3 or by entering the Museum from 6th St.

Parking rates are going up.

Parking Rates:

• First Hour: $10
• Each additional hour: $7
• Daily maximum: $30
• After 5:00 p.m.: $10

If you’re visiting on the weekend, and you’re comfortable walking a few blocks, consider parking in The Green parking garage, at 425 S Tryon Street (there’s also an entrance on College Street.) Last time we checked it was $5 on Saturdays and Sundays.

Military Discount at Discovery Place

Active members of the U.S. Military and their immediate family members will receive $2 off Museum admission at any Discovery Place museum. 

Senior Discount at Discovery Place Science

Seniors – Guests age 60 or older will receive $3 off Museum admission at Discovery Place Science. Senior Admission to Discovery Place Science is $20 per guest.

Group Discount at Discovery Place Science

Groups – Perfect for schools, camps, company outings, scout troops, seniors, family reunions and more, groups of 15 or more receive discounts off general admission pricing. You must schedule in advance by contacting Guest Sales. More details

Welcome Program at Discovery Place

The Welcome program provides low-cost admission to North Carolina and South Carolina families who receive Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food and nutrition benefits.

Tickets are just $3. Show your benefits card of voucher at Admissions and up to 5 additional guests pay just $3.

You’ll need to bring:

• A valid North Carolina or South Carolina state-issued photo ID
• Your Electronics Benefit Transfer (EBT) card or a WIC card/voucher.

Also, parking is discounted to $8 per day through Welcome. 

This offer is for any of the Discovery Place museums.

For more information about this program, click here.