Discovery Place

301 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202

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+1 800 935 0553, +1 704 372 6261

Website:

www.discoveryplace.org

Family Friendly Science Centers Trek the rainforest. Build a monument. Experience an explosion. See a movie on the largest screen in the Carolinas. Spend a day at Discovery Place and discover the extraordinary. Spend a day at Discovery ... more on Charlottesgotalot.com

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45 reviews

91% of guests recommend this place.

Top Reviews from Around the Web:

Discovery Place has earned its reputation as NC’s premier hands-on science museum. more on igougo

I might even go back again before we leave. more on Yahoo! Travel

I went to two Girl Scout camp ins at Discovery Place as a kid, and had a great time with other Girl Scouts from all over Charlotte. more on Yahoo! Travel

The Discovery Place is like a museum and it has all sorts of interesting exhibits like a model of a giant heart and a Volkswagon like the one Steve Urkel drove in Family Matters! more on Yahoo! Travel

Overall, staff are very helpful and friendly. more on Yahoo! Travel

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35 reviews

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

Discovery Place is a load of informal fun! You learn new and interesting things, it is soo much fun! Great for all ages. more on Yahoo! Travel

Discovery Place is one of the best places for families to go in North Carolina. The kids will love it! Mom and Dad and the ... more on Yahoo! Travel

My kids have been several times and never get tired of going. Very edcucational. And fun as well. For the kids and the adults.
can interact ... more on Yahoo! Travel

This is where the heart of Charlotte rests. Ignore the banks and businesses surrounding Discovery Place. For truly, Discovery ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Interesting. Fun. Educational. Lots for kids and adults. That sums it up with exquisite brevity; this sentence ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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10 reviews

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We went there to see the MUMMY and it was great. This place is perfect for family with kids. Even though we don't ... more on TripAdvisor

Had family in town and had kids from 9mo to 17 years and all had a blast. Great day of fun learning and even the adults ... more on TripAdvisor

On a short visit to Charlotte we decided to try the discovery place out along with the mummy exhibits. We were shocked and amazed by the mummies. The children's ... more on TripAdvisor

We were here with another family and had kids ages 4-15 in our group. Everyone had different favorites, but there was something for all. Lots of hands on interactive exhibits and good scientific expla ... more on TripAdvisor

Discovery Place is at the same time both a great place and overrated. This trip was our second time at Discovery Place. And both times were excursions with the grandchildren while visiting in Charlott ... more on TripAdvisor

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When I went with daycare we din't get to do hands-on activites and I really wanted to. So, for my 13th birthday, I am going ... more on Yahoo! Travel

My kids have been several times and never get tired of going. Very edcucational. And fun as well. For the kids and the adults. Can interact ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Great fun for the whole family- something for everyone to enjoy! We have gone to Discovery Place again and again for years! ... more on Yahoo! Travel

What I like abou the Discovery place is the whole design of the place. When I first went there, I felt like I was in a very big wilderness. It looked so real because of the trees, rocks, little creeks and not forgeting the creatures. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I take my 3 year old at least once every month. We have a family membership there and love it. Lots of things to touch and see. Even at his age there is alot for him to do. Especially ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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