Masks are required for all guests age 2 and above.
Tickets must be purchased in advance online.
The Museum opens at 9:30 a.m. and closes at 4:30 p.m. Stay as long as you like. Re-entry is allowed until 3:30pm with a wristband.
General Admission tickets are good for entry any time between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Members enjoy exclusive access to first entry window each day and may make reservations in advance or arrive without pre-booking. Not a Member? Join Today
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General Admission
Adults	$8
Children	$8
Children under 2	Free
Members	FREE
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Wild by nature.

Explore Discovery Place Nature and encounter fur, fun and feathers. Little ones will experience the natural world in an environment that encourages hands-on exploration and self-directed learning.

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Looking for kid-friendly things to do in Charlotte? Fun and learning go wild at Discovery Place Nature! Children will love to explore the easy-to-navigate Museum and discover live animals, daily shows, hands-on demonstrations and creative play areas.

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Birthday Parties

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

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