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    Discovery Place ScienceA Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Museum
    Sun10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Mon9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Tue9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Wed9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Thu9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Fri9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Sat10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Science at The Stage live science show
    Child on the bed of nails exhibit
    Visitors overlooking the indoor rainforest
    Families exploring the aquarium windows
    Educator holding an iguana

    Wild Encounters. Big Reactions. Hands-On Fun.

    Explore a rainforest, see science in action, and make your next day out extraordinary.

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    A young girl smiling as static electricity lifts her hair at Discovery Place

    Thank you for being part of our story!

    As we look ahead to celebrating Discovery Place’s 80th anniversary of serving this community, we want to thank you for supporting us all these years! In just the last five years, nearly 100,000 families from Mecklenburg County have explored, played, invented and learned with Discovery Place. Since 1947, generations of Charlotte families have made memories here, and many of you now bring your own little ones to the place you visited as a child. Thank you for being part of our story and allowing us to be part of yours!

    Charlotte IMAX Dome Theatre

    The largest screen in the Carolinas.

    Featured IMAX Film

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    Dune: Part Three

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    All IMAX Films

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    Feature Films
    Documentaries
    Planetarium
    Laser Nights

    Showtimes Calendar

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    Thu, Oct 8
    Call of the Dolphins10:10 a.m.
    Apollo 1110:50 a.m.
    Digistar 7 Planetarium Show12:10 p.m.
    Digistar 7 Planetarium Show12:55 p.m.
    Call of the Dolphins1:40 p.m.
    Apollo 112:20 p.m.
    T.REX3:00 p.m.
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    Live Shows and Daily Experiences

    Experience science come alive in venues throughout the Museum.

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    Science at the Stage
    Live Shows

    Science at the Stage

    Daily Showtimes

    Cool Stuff

    Live Shows

    Science at the Stage

    Daily Showtimes

    Cool Stuff

    • A smorgasbord of live experiments and demonstrations
    • Scientists showing off fascinating live animals
    • Jaw-dropping chemical reactions you have to see
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    Cool Stuff
    Exhibition

    Cool Stuff

    Daily Demonstrations

    Level 2

    Exhibition

    Cool Stuff

    Daily Demonstrations

    Level 2

    • Hands-on physics demos you can try yourself
    • Bed of nails, vortex cannon and more
    • Included with admission
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    KidScience
    Lab

    KidScience

    Open Daily

    Ages 0–7

    Lab

    KidScience

    Open Daily

    Ages 0–7

    • Interactive play zones designed for little learners
    • Nature, water and building discovery areas
    • Included with admission
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    World Alive
    Exhibition

    World Alive

    Open Daily

    Level 1

    Exhibition

    World Alive

    Open Daily

    Level 1

    • Meet living animals from diverse habitats
    • Aquariums, reptiles and amphibians on view
    • Included with admission
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    Thinker Space
    Lab

    Thinker Space

    Open Daily

    Level 3

    Lab

    Thinker Space

    Open Daily

    Level 3

    • Hands-on maker studio with real tools
    • Design, build and tinker with everyday materials
    • Included with admission
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    Nose-to-Nose
    Live Show

    Nose-to-Nose

    Daily Showtimes

    Mackay Field Station

    Live Show

    Nose-to-Nose

    Daily Showtimes

    Mackay Field Station

    • Up-close encounters with animal residents
    • Learn about habitats and stewardship
    • Included with admission
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    Rental Spaces

    Host your next event at Charlotte's most extraordinary venue.

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    Full Museum Rental
    Full Museum

    Full Museum Rental

    Up to 1,800 Guests

    All Three Levels

    Full Museum

    Full Museum Rental

    Up to 1,800 Guests

    All Three Levels

    • Standard AV equipment included
    • Seated tables, high-tops and chairs provided
    • Dedicated Event Coordinator for planning
    • Full bar packages with ABC permits on-site
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    Tryon Suite
    Tryon Suite

    Tryon Suite

    Up to 300 Guests

    Three Interlocking Spaces

    Tryon Suite

    Tryon Suite

    Up to 300 Guests

    Three Interlocking Spaces

    • Tryon Lounge, Tryon Gallery and Windows on Tryon
    • Abundance of natural light with Tryon Street views
    • Rotating art exhibits throughout the year
    • Use as one large space or break into separate spaces
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    Discovery Place Education Studio
    Education Studio

    Discovery Place Education Studio

    Up to 75 Guests

    Smart Boards & Break-Out Rooms

    Education Studio

    Discovery Place Education Studio

    Up to 75 Guests

    Smart Boards & Break-Out Rooms

    • State-of-the-art meeting spaces with smart boards
    • Main Spark room seats 30 at round tables
    • Two adjoining break-out spaces (18 seated each)
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    Charlotte IMAX Dome Theatre
    The Largest Screen in the Carolinas
    Call of the Dolphins

    Call of the Dolphins

    10:10 a.m.1:40 p.m.
    Apollo 11

    Apollo 11

    10:50 a.m.2:20 p.m.
    Digistar 7 Planetarium Shows

    Digistar 7 Planetarium Shows

    12:10 p.m.12:55 p.m.
    T.REX

    T.REX

    3:00 p.m.
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