Our Organization
About Us
Discovery Place, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has served our community for more than 75 years with engaging and educational Museum experiences for all ages.
Through our family of Museums, our immersive experiences captivate, challenge and empower audiences of all ages, sparking a spirit of discovery and lifelong learning.
Our Museums
What Drives Us
Our Mission
We bring science, nature and design together to create transformative experiences that enable our community to understand, enjoy and apply science to their lives.
Making a Difference
Our Impact in the Community
Discovery Place is shaping a future where people embrace science to create opportunities, build hope, solve problems and bring positive change for our world. We strive each day to ignite our visitors' excitement about the world of science and nature and to generate greater understanding of the power of scientific progress.
We believe that science is essential for a better future and that everyone should have access to learning opportunities that cultivate curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and problem solving.
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How to Support Our Initiatives
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution, Discovery Place thrives on the benevolence of our supportive community. Together, we bring world-class exhibitions to Charlotte, elevate the expertise of our pre K-12 educators and deliver educational programs to the public.
By championing accessibility for all, we foster an environment where everyone can explore, learn and be inspired.
Join us in our mission to ignite curiosity and transform lives through the wonders of science and the natural world.
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Our Values
Code of Ethics
Over 75 years after opening the doors of its first small museum, Discovery Place, Inc. continues to shape a future where people of all ages embrace science to create opportunities, build hope, solve problems and bring positive change to our world.
Today, through four museums in three cities and virtual and community outreach programs throughout the Carolinas, Discovery Place serves three-quarters of a million people a year with high-energy, high-impact science education that is helping to build our region's future.
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Careers
Want To Join Our Team?
We're looking for motivated, talented individuals who share our passion for making an impact and having fun while doing it. We are dedicated to creating an outstanding workplace that stimulates personal and professional growth. We encourage innovation and collaboration, while demonstrating respect for each other.
Explore our open positions today and join our team.
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