Rental Spaces
Ever wonder how to turn science into an affair?
Your One-of-a-Kind Event in Charlotte's Most Unique Venue
Discovery Place Science offers a host of versatile rental spaces that cater to a wide range of events. From corporate retreats, holiday parties and meetings to social gatherings like happy hours, networking events, theatre events and weddings, Discovery Place creates memorable experiences for all occasions.
Whether you're interested in recreating our award-winning event, Science on the Rocks, or you just want a unique venue to host a professional event or celebrate a personal milestone, our creative and intelligent approach ensures that your guests will have a fantastic time.
Part of what makes Discovery Place Science events so special is the option to enhance your experience with dynamic demonstrations and engaging activities such as scavenger hunts, exclusive live science shows, animal encounters, special exhibitions and IMAX® and planetarium shows.
Our Events team can help you craft a unique event that will not only meet your specific needs but will also wow your guests.
Rental fees include:
- Standard AV equipment
- Seated tables, high-top cocktail tables, chairs
- Set-up and breakdown of Museum equipment
Event Spaces
1800+Full Museum
All three levels plus exhibition access. Top choice for conferences and large company parties.
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Capacity: 1800+
Rental includes all three levels of the Museum plus exhibition access (please inquire about our upcoming exhibition schedule). A full Museum rental is the top choice in Charlotte for conferences and large company parties. *Please note the IMAX Dome Theatre is not included in the rental.
300+Level 1
World Alive exhibit with aquarium and living rainforest. Ideal for cocktail receptions and seated dinners.
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Capacity: 300+
Ideal for cocktail receptions, seated dinners or more intimate events, this space showcases our award-winning World Alive exhibit featuring our aquarium and living rainforest. It also houses some of the Museum's most interesting collections items. Add a touch tank experience or an animal encounter to make for an unforgettable experience.
1500+Level 2
Most interactive location with Cool Stuff exhibit. Popular for after-hours events.
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Capacity: 1500+
Our most interactive location in the Museum and home to our most sought-after exhibit, Cool Stuff, Level 2 is a popular space for after-hours events. Guests can lay on the bed of nails, journey through the human body in Being Me or build the tallest block tower and their own secret fort in Project Build. Add a live science show, a liquid nitrogen wine slushy demonstration or an animal encounter.
360+Level 3
Features Thinker Space design lab. Perfect for sip-and-create events and creative cocktail parties.
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Capacity: 360+
An imaginative and innovative space, Level 3 features the Museum's design lab Thinker Space and accompanying Think It Up exhibit. This space is perfect for a sip-and-create event, a creative cocktail party or a group gathering. Take your evening up a notch by adding one of our curated design activities in Thinker Space.
300+Windows on Tryon
Two separate bright and open spaces. Great for meetings, retreats, cocktail receptions or seated dinners.
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Capacity: 300+
Arguably one of the best event locations in the city, our Tryon Suite features two separate bright and open spaces, Windows on Tryon and Tryon Lounge. Windows on Tryon is a great space for meetings, company retreats or workshops. Tryon Lounge is a multiuse versatile space perfect for anything from meetings to cocktail receptions or even seated dinners. The spaces can be rented individually or together to create a larger event space or breakout spaces. Tryon Suite is also home to a rotation of visually stunning art exhibits throughout the year.
200 seatedDiscovery Theatre
Exceptional AV capabilities. Perfect for presentations, speakers and discussion panels.
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Capacity: 200 seated
This is a perfect space for presentations, speakers and discussion panels. Discovery Theatre offers exceptional audio/visual capabilities in a comfortable state-of-the-art environment. Take advantage of the large screen by showing your own pre-approved film.
280 seatedCharlotte IMAX Dome Theatre
Giant screen for presentations, performances or speaking events. Add a planetarium experience.
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Capacity: 280 seated
With its unique and giant screen, the Charlotte IMAX® Dome Theatre offers an unparalleled experience. Not just for movies, our IMAX® Theatre offers state-of-the-art technology for presentations, unique performances or speaking events. Add a movie from our library to your event or dazzle your guests with a view of the stars with a planetarium experience.
75+Discovery Place Education Studio
State-of-the-art meeting spaces with smart boards and break-out rooms. Perfect for brainstorming.
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Capacity: 75+
A brand new facility on Discovery Place Science's Uptown campus, the Education Studio has state-of-the-art meeting spaces perfect for brainstorming, break-out sessions or group discussions. Spark is a large open space with two adjoining break-out spaces. The main area comfortably seats 30 at round tables of 5. The space is equipped with white boards and a flat screen smart board for PowerPoint presentations or films. Break-out spaces are adjacent to Spark on both sides with a capacity of 18 seated (per each space).
Add-On Options
Unique options that incorporate the latest technology and hands-on, minds-in fun to make your event memorable. Below is a sample of what we offer.
Technology + Photobooth
State-of-the-art smart boards offer internet access and high-quality video capabilities. Add our photo booth rental so every guest can take home a photo memory from the event.
Animal Encounter
Meet one of the Museum's animal residents during an up-close encounter. Learn about their natural habitats, behaviors, care and more from our expert staff. Roll up your sleeves and explore biodiversity with our aquatic touch tank!
Games
Bring out your competitive side with our collection of oversized games including Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, Cornhole and Catapult Pong — a new twist on an old game using the principles of catapults to launch balls into buckets! Perfect for players of all ages and always a crowd favorite.
Live Science Show
Will things get heated from a hydrogen balloon explosion? Or be super-cool from immersion in liquid nitrogen? You'll just have to see for yourself at Science at the Stage.
Liquid Nitrogen Wine Slushies
Wildly popular, our liquid nitrogen demonstration produces dramatic vapor and delicious slushy samples. Non-alcoholic slushies and ice cream options are also available.
Silent Disco Experience
Grab a pair of our glowing headphones and experience your own silent dance party. Headphones can also be used for other experiences such as meditation.
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Let our team help you create an unforgettable experience at Charlotte's most unique venue.