Stay & play on Tuesdays

Explore the Museum until 8:00 p.m.

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One Night Wonder 2018

Join us for an annual celebration of inspiring wonder in Charlotte

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Daily Planetarium Shows

Take a guided tour of the winter night sky

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Birthday Parties

Birthday Parties

Ever wonder how to make every guest a party animal?

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The Perseid Meteor Shower and More: August Sky Watching

Take a sneak peek at what will be visible up in the night sky during August

What is eating your garden plants?

Could cutworms be eating your leafy greens?

Upcoming Events

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Wed | August 29, 2018

A Flight Through Space

Sat | August 25, 2018

Guided Nature Walk

Sat | October 13, 2018

Merit Badge Workshop: Environmental Science

See what's on deck for today at Discovery Place Nature

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Ever wonder why bees are so busy?

Discovery Place Nature conjures curiosity and activates the imagination through educational experiences that help us connect to the natural world. We Wonder. Do You?

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Creature Features

Get to know animals, plants and more at monthly special events
Featured Live Shows

One World, One Sky

Explore the night sky with Big Bird & Elmo
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Alligator Feeding

Ever wonder what an alligator eats?
Featured Exhibitions

Butterfly Pavilion

Walk among free-flying butterflies and native plants

Birthday Parties

From cakes to snakes, Birthday Parties at Discovery Place Nature are wild by nature!

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Ever wonder how to get back to nature?

Discovery Place Nature provides an extraordinary opportunity for visitors to connect with the world in a new way.

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Guided Nature Walks

Discovery the beauty and natural diversity of our local forest habitat

Education Studio

Bringing wonder to STEM for educators