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    Sun10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Mon9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Tue9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Wed9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Thu9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Fri9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Sat10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Featured Experiences

    Featured Experiences

    Ranked a Top 10 Science Museum in the U.S. by National Geographic — explore what's happening now and coming soon.

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    Brick Masters Studio
    Exhibition

    Brick Masters Studio

    Build, create and explore with thousands of LEGO® bricks in this hands-on exhibition featuring stunning sculptures by Sean Kenney.

    Now Open
    Level 2

    Included with Admission

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    BigPicture: Natural World Photography
    Exhibition

    BigPicture: Natural World Photography

    Award-winning images from the California Academy of Sciences' BigPicture competition celebrating the beauty and biodiversity of our planet.

    Now Open
    Level 3

    Included with Admission

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    Science on the Rocks
    Event

    Science on the Rocks

    An adults-only evening of cocktails, music and hands-on science experiences across the museum.

    June 12, 2026
    Full Museum

    Add-On Ticket · 21+

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    Fossil Finders
    Experience

    Fossil Finders

    Excavate authentic sea fossils, build a 3D dinosaur skeleton and create your own amber specimen to take home.

    Select Saturdays and Sundays
    Level 3

    Add-On Ticket

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    Sensory-Friendly Hours
    Experience

    Sensory-Friendly Hours

    A calmer museum experience with reduced sensory stimulation, sensory supplies and dedicated quiet zones.

    First Sunday of Every Month · Next: July 5, 2026
    Full Museum

    Included with Admission

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    Weekend Member Hour
    Event

    Weekend Member Hour

    An exclusive members-only morning hour to explore the museum before doors open to the public.

    Every Saturday & Sunday
    Full Museum

    Members-Only

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    NC Moth Week
    Experience

    NC Moth Week

    Part of National Moth Week — turn on a light, photograph the moths that arrive and submit your observations through iNaturalist.

    July 18 – 26, 2026
    Anywhere in NC

    Free · Community Science

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    Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days
    Event

    Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days

    In collaboration with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children's Museums — celebrate imagination and exploration with Gabby's Dollhouse.

    Coming Soon
    Discovery Place Science

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    More to Explore

    IMAX® Dome Theatre

    IMAX® Dome Theatre

    Charlotte's only IMAX Dome Theatre — immersive films on a giant 79-foot domed screen with crystal-clear sound.

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    Live Shows

    Live Shows

    Get up close with live animals and see jaw-dropping science demonstrations on stage throughout the day.

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    Labs

    Labs

    Dive deep into hands-on STEM experiences across our specialized labs — from Living Planet to Tech Innovation.

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    Permanent Exhibitions

    Permanent Exhibitions

    Explore our permanent exhibitions including World Alive, KidScience, Cool Stuff and more across three floors.

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    Hands-On Experiments

    Hands-On Experiments

    Roll up your sleeves and get curious with rotating hands-on experiments led by our museum educators.

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    All featured exhibitions are included with museum admission. Plan your visit today!

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