Fabulous kid friendly museum! We like visiting and checking…read moreout the new exhibits and the permanent ones are wonderful. Hot tip is to park on the roof and walk in upstairs where you can pay and get your parking validated.

To the Discovery Place Management Team,…read more I am writing to formally express our deep disappointment regarding the experience our second-grade team had during our field trip on April 28. While we chose Discovery Place for its reputation as an educational leader, the lack of professional communication and logistical support we received was unacceptable. Our primary concerns include: Total Lack of Communication: Leading up to our visit, we reached out multiple times via phone and email seeking guidance and logistics. We received no response until after our trip was already completed. For an educator planning a trip for over 80 children, this silence is incredibly stressful and unprofessional. Inadequate Logistics and Materials: For the price paid per student, we expected a baseline level of organization. We were not provided with maps, a detailed itinerary, room numbers, or specific class times. We spent a significant portion of our day navigating blindly rather than focusing on the educational exhibits. Safety and Departure Issues: Most concerning was the lack of staff assistance during our departure. Because no direction was provided regarding exits, we were forced to lead 83 second graders out onto a busy city block to walk to our waiting buses. This created an entirely avoidable safety risk that could have been mitigated had a staff member simply directed us to a proper exit or bus loading zone. As a result of this experience, we will not be recommending Discovery Place to our coworkers or other schools in our district. We expected a partnership in education, but instead, we felt ignored and unsupported. We hope you take this feedback seriously to ensure that future student groups do not face the same disorganized and potentially unsafe conditions. Sincerely, Nicole Roberts

This is a small elegant museum, free to enter. It captures the history and evolution of Charlotte…read moreand North Carolina pretty well. It's a single floor, takes about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how much time you spend on each topic. Lots of images, maps, explanation of milestone moments for the city and the state that shaped it over centuries. The two key events I remember from visit are Charlotte's role in ending segregation and the city became the a leader in banking world. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Charlotte for the first time.

Good museum to learn about charlotte's history. I wish there are more interactive activities than…read morejust post boards with information. Most of items are replicated. Information is really detailed though. I definitely learned something from this trip.

Great experience to do with friends when traveling to…read more Charlotte! Trevor was super helpful with check in and explaining how everything works.

So fun with so much to do ! It does get crowded and bring a…read morecharged phone for all the great pictures. It is not very long so an hour and half or less is all you need. Marley and Jordan were so helpful and gracious with tips and tricks throughout the experience. There is also a gift shop with all the games that are at the end of the experience for you to test and play. Definitely something for a relaxed date or time with the family.

I would say this is a must-see if you're going to go to museums here in Charlotte. I love the fact…read morethat it had different types of art to view. It had something for everybody, even had a lighting exhibit, and I'm all about the lighting. We spent a good two hours here. It's in the middle of the city, so you can go to restaurants and shops when you're done or before. It was a $18 entrance fee for me, and they offered a senior discount as well for anyone 65 and older.

Extremely nice museum in Charlotte. They had an exhibit of local art from high school students…read morethat made me question why I made life choices because it was so good...lol. Other art was beautiful as well. You get your money's worth on the visit but not too many old masters art, still good viewing.

Iv'e been visiting Bechtler Museum of Modern Art for many years and of all years this year was the…read moreyear I walked into this museum and finally saw an exhibition by a Black artist . I felt so seen and represented I shed tears . David Mcghee's Exhibition is the best Exhibition iv'e experienced . I want to give a huge shout to the curator and staff who put this together . Im hoping to see more diversified exhibits in the future that give more perspectives from different cultures . We NEED so much more of this ! BRAVO !

Beautiful gallery and amazing collections. We came in on Wednesday evening and discovered that…read moreentry was free. The front desk person was friendly and helpful. She explained the lay out of the gallery and we were on our way. We explored each floor and were met with incredible, thought provoking, pieces. I'm so glad that we found this space and we're able to spend time here.

I highly recommend!…read more The Harvey B. Gantt Center was an amazing experience this evening. Educators night was perfect evening as an educator to collaborate, connect and enjoy their beautiful exhibits. Mario Moore exhibit was captivating and breathtaking! The food provided was amazing: lemon pepper wing, fried cabbage, mac and cheese, veggie spring rolls and peach cobbler for dessert. Delicious! I enjoyed my time at the Gantt Center and I hope you enjoy their exhibits.

This was a beautiful experience! Grateful my Daughter brought me to Charlotte for this amazing…read morebirthday experience. The live music was everything along with the art work & its vibrant history. I knew Black Americans had talent & this was amazing to see. The staff was professional and delivered top courtesy with plenty of smiles! I love a happy face Remember to "NOT TOUCH THE ART"!

We had an awesome time visiting. We came as they were opened but shortly later a stream of school…read morekids also came in and kinda took over so it was harder to do the things we wanted. There were lots of cars on display. I enjoyed reading and learning about nascar history. But the funnest part is the practice race you get to do in the car although it is only a simulation. Best advice I can give is yo make your way yo the top first to do the racing and slowly work your way down.

Attended team building event here. Very well organized from the staff. Fun activities…read more Building a race car, pit crew, ride stimulator and scavenger hunt, then ended the day racing the cars we built (out of card board and balloons lol) Building was easy to get around in. The bathrooms were clean. Staff was super friendly. Event was from 2-5, ran like a well oiled machine, everything stayed on track(pun intended)

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg library district offers a number of very nice regional and special…read morelibrary settings: the South Park Regional, South County Regional, and the library collaboration with the Children's Theatre of Charlotte ... ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center on Seventh Street downtown to name just three. Each has specialties that make them individuals. The ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center collaboration between the library district and the Children's Theatre is a hands down wonder. While some libraries specialize in library things (games and toys) to engage kids and others specialize in library materials (books and puzzles), ImaginOn has it all ... including plays and story times. The library itself is free to enter, multi-story, newish, clean and easy to get to, with available parking that is free for 90 minutes with a stamped ticket. This facility absolutely had everything to stimulate kids of all ages ... probably 2 to 12 being the sweet spot. Do make a point of finding your way here for a visit someday ... you'll be glad you did. Highly recommended.

I love that the Mecklenburg libraries have story times for various ages throughout the week…read more We've been coming here since February and my toddler loves it. There is always some sort of craft, legos, toys and computers for her to play with/use. They also usually have monthly events and a theater. I prefer to download the CMLibrary app to keep up with events. We prefer to come here on the Saturday's but it's definitely more packed. It's about 40ish families at every session. They have a parking garage (under the library) which you can take the elevator directly into the library. They validate for 90 minutes. The issue is when it's full or days they have events parking can really be a pain. They may direct you to park at 7th street parking garage but they only validate after 5pm on weekdays or anytime on weekends.

I came for an event. This is a beautiful venue. This venue is across from Capital Grill. This venue…read moreis full of lovely artwork. Check out their website to see their rates and also if you are a 501c3

I came across this space while exploring up/downtown Charlotte. The artwork caught my eye and drew…read moreme in. Bear in mind it's really an event space but they welcome passersby to view the art downstairs. Don't be like me, wander upstairs and find out the slightly embarrassing way by being escorted nicely back downstairs. Stay downstairs if you're only browsing the artwork

As someone who moved here from the Bay Area and is still finding my favorite outdoor spaces in…read moreCharlotte, I'm always on the lookout for places that offer a little peace and beauty in the middle of a busy day. The McGill Rose Garden absolutely delivered on that. This is truly a beautiful venue--lush flowers everywhere, winding walk paths, and plenty of places to sit quietly and just take it all in. It's the kind of space where you can slow down, clear your head, and quite literally stop and smell the roses. I found it to be a wonderful spot for reflection, a casual stroll, or simply enjoying nature without needing to leave the city. One of the things I especially appreciated is that you can enhance the experience with a visit to the wine bar onsite, Rosie's Wine Garden, where you can grab a coffee, cocktail, or glass of wine and then wander the grounds at your own pace. It adds a relaxed, almost European feel to the whole experience. A quick heads-up: parking can be a bit tricky, as the entrance is off a busy street, so just take your time and be patient when pulling in. Once you're there, though, it's well worth the effort. Bottom line: If you're looking for a small but charming botanical-style garden in Charlotte--a quiet place to reset, reflect, and enjoy the outdoors--this is a lovely little gem. For me, it checked all the boxes and has become a welcome respite in the middle of a busy day.

Talk about a hidden gem! This was a great place to get coffee, wine and/or a snack and hang out for…read morea while. Rosie's Coffee and Wine is adjacent and service there was super friendly and fast. There is indoor seating there, but the gardens have little twists and turns and different areas to sit, too. When we visited it wasn't too busy, so we had our choice of tables. There was a birthday or bachelorette type of party in another part of the garden.