1 / 2Discovery Place Science
đ Charlotte center city, NC
Discovery Place Science in uptown Charlotte packs a live aquarium, indoor rainforest, IMAX theater, planetarium, and hands-on science exhibits under one roof. Raised tank platforms let small children get eye-level with fish.
Great place to visit with family
đ Family Action Verdict
Best for families with kids aged 3 and up. Toddlers and young children thrive at the aquarium tank platforms and rainforest level. Older kids and tweens get the most from IMAX films, planetarium shows, and the lab workshops. Parking costs are high â factor that in when budgeting for the day.
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đŦ What Families Are Saying
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Sammie Tanner
âGreat place to visit with familyâ
James vilhe
âBest place for kids, lots of activities to do.â
Eric
âLots of great activities for the kids. The aquarium was nice and a surprise. Like the platforms at all the tanks that let the little ones get up and close to the fish. Also make sure to check out the aviary on the top floor.â
Kirby B
âKids had fun but $30 for parking is insane!.â
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Overview
Discovery Place Science is Charlotte's flagship science museum, combining a live aquarium with raised platforms sized for toddlers and young children, a top-floor aviary, an indoor rainforest, a planetarium, and an IMAX theater. Hands-on science exhibits run throughout, and monthly lab workshops expand on specific topics. Daily science shows are included with admission. Summer camps run on-site for school-age children.
