Discovery Place
About Discovery Place
Hands up who's excited about having a fun, hands-on adventure that lets you enjoy science through interactive exhibits and explosive experiments? Our hands are up!
Discovery Place gives those little active and inquisitive minds a fun, hands-on day filled with discovery, excitement, and amazement! It's a place where science is brought to life through amazing exhibits, explosive experiments and interactive learning.
Kids can connect with the past, and explore the future with their groundbreaking exhibitions, and very cool larger-than-life IMAX Dome films.
At Discovery Place, there is something for the whole family, not just the little ones! Adults get just as much enjoyment out of Discovery Place, because there is always something new that you will be learning too!
Kids can explore a multi-sensory world of sound, light, color and creation. They can challenge themselves by solving problems, and develop their ability to work together.
The museum lets kids build forts, and skyscrapers, and pyramids. They can develop floor plans and sketches. They can learn everything there is to know about science.
Discovery Place also has fun 3D Theater experiences, where family friendly short films let kids get lost in the 3D world!
KidScience is perfect for those little ones under 7 years, with experiments based on science and math. Here, they can tinker, touch, and play with blocks, gears, air tubes, wind tunnels, and more!
So get ready to have some North Carolina discovery fun at Discovery Place...there is much learning to be had!
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Suggest editHow much does it cost?
Suggest editAdults Online $23-$24.00. At the door $28-$29.00
Children Online $18-$19. At the door $23-$24
Free Under 2 years.
Last Update 2023
Discount Online $20-$21. At the door $25-$26
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Discovery Place FAQ’s
I’m Hungry! Can I get food at Discovery Place?
Discovery Place's Community Cafe has tasty, fresh, local, healthy snacks and to-go meals, as well as a special Cupcake Corner to tantalize the tastebuds!
Any top tips when visiting?
You can celebrate your special day you can have birthday parties there!
Does Discovery Place have a gift shop?
Discovery Place's gift shop, Shop Science, is full of the weird, wild and wacky - everything you need to bring the Museum home with you!
Teachers corner
You can arrange field trips and on-site classes, with experiments, live animals, and crafts!
Does Discovery Place have healthy eating or Vegan options?
There are plenty of healthy options at the cafe
Is Discovery Place fully accessible?
Give them a call to see what assistance they can give anyone with special needs
Any additonal information?
If you love the museum, check out getting membership as you get free admission with it!
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