Discovery Place Science is a science museum with IMAX dome theatre in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, in North Carolina's Charlotte Region. Admission is not published on the official site. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m. – 4 p.m; Sat and Sun 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Facts read from the official site on October 27, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Mon–Fri)official hours below
- AdmissionNot published
- WhereCharlotteMecklenburg County, Charlotte Region
- DogsNot published
About Discovery Place Science
Hands-on science museum in Uptown Charlotte with interactive exhibits, live experiments, animal encounters and an IMAX Dome theatre.
- IMAX Dome theatre, billed as the largest screen in the Carolinas
- Julia Child: A Recipe for Life exhibition, Oct 24, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027, included with admission
- Live Jelly Cam of the museum's moon jellies
- 45th Anniversary Season Oct 2026 – Sep 2027 with five new featured exhibitions
Plan It in Three Lines
Getting In
Admission: not published.
9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Mon–Fri)Make It a Day
Carolina Raptor Center is about 9 miles away (straight line).
3 places within 30 miles
Discovery Place Science Hours
Hours in a day
- OpenMon–Fri9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Days of the week today is outlined
- Sat and Sun 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- Mon-Fri 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Sat and Sun 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hours source: official site, read October 27, 2026.
Admission and Parking
- Admission is not published on the official site; check before you go.
Directions and Contact
- Address: 168 W 6th St
- Phone: 704.286.8302
- Map point: 35.22944,-80.84150, from the US Census geocoder on the official address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: discoveryplace.org/visit
Dogs and Accessibility
- Dogs: Not published on the official site.
- Accessibility: Sensory-Friendly Hours monthly (next Nov 1, 2026), included with admission: lower lights and reduced sound, quiet spaces, sensory supplies, open early before general admission. A separate Accessibility & Sensory page is linked but its text was not published in the page we could read.
Near Discovery Place Science
- 1Carolina Raptor CenterRaptor Rehabilitation Center and Nature Trailabout 9 mi
- 2CarowindsAmusement Parkabout 11 mi
- 3Crowders Mountain State ParkState Parkabout 26 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up in Charlotte
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers home games (Bank of America Stadium) | Oct 25-Jan 3, 2027 | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Ally Tipoff women's college basketball doubleheader (South Carolina vs North Carolina; NC State vs Kentucky) | Sun, Nov 8 (Starts 3:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Southern Christmas Show Our guide | Nov 11-22 | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie World Tour with Latto | Wed, Nov 18 (7:30 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| RUSH: Fifty Something Tour | Nov 20-22 (Fri Nov 20 7:30 PM; Sun Nov 22 7:30 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Carowinds WinterFest | Nov 27-Jan 3, 2027: not published (page says check the Carowinds app for show times) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Dick Vitale Invitational: West Virginia vs North Carolina | Fri, Nov 27 (12:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| ACC Football Championship Game Our guide | Sat, Dec 5 (Kickoff noon ET on ABC) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Charlotte Invitational (tennis: Osaka, Anisimova, Tiafoe, Tien) | Fri, Dec 11: Starts 12:00 PM (arena calendar) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve | Sat, Dec 12 (Two shows: 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Weekend (Class of 2027: Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips) | Jan 21-22 | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Charlotte Restaurant Week (Queen's Feast), winter edition | Jan 22-31 (Restaurant hours vary by participant) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Andrea Bocelli: Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour | Fri, Jan 29 (8:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers | Sun, Jan 31 (7:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| WWE SmackDown | Fri, Feb 19 (7:30 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Hans Zimmer Live: The Next Level | Tue, Mar 9 (7:30 PM; one show only) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Greta Van Fleet: Into the Beginning World Tour (with The Kooks and Luna Li) | Fri, Mar 12 (7:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| 2027 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, First and Second Rounds | Mar 19-21 | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
From our checked events calendar, matched by venue name and town; times and tickets are on each organizer’s page.
Also see Charlotte Region events.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Discovery Place Science cost?
Not published. The official site does not publish admission.
What are the hours at Discovery Place Science?
Mon-Fri 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sat and Sun 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m..
Can I bring a dog to Discovery Place Science?
The official site does not say.
What We Could Not Verify
- Admission prices not published on the readable visit page (ticketing lives on a separate site)
- Parking details and cost not published on the page read
- Dog / service animal policy not published on the page read
- Hours header shows Sun and Sat 10-4:30 and Mon-Fri 9-4 as listed; confirm holiday exceptions
- Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.
Sources
Last checked October 27, 2026 by the It’s North Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
Cite this page: It's North Carolina, “Discovery Place Science”, itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/discovery-place-science/ (updated ). By the It's North Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.