Charlotte Nature Museum

The Charlotte Nature Museum is located in a facility called the Discovery Place. The museum has a perfect location in the center of downtown near many other educational and museum attractions. There are six different main attractions located in the Charlotte Nature Museum. The attractions include the Butterfly Pavilion, Creature Cavern, Insect Valley, Beginnings, Children's Activity Center, and an area called Our Big Backyard. Each exhibit is unique and allows the children to have a varied experience as they move to and from each exhibit. The Creature Cavern allows children to get acquainted with animals and plants that are indigenous to the state of North Carolina. Insect Alley provides hands on interaction with props that teach children about numerous insects, and the Beginnings exhibit creates the chance to become educated about the reproduction cycle. The most interactive exhibit offered at the Charlotte Nature Museum is an area called Our Big Backyard. During the exhibit - kids can climb, dig, hide, an explore various play areas.

Many of the children who attend the Charlotte Nature Museum arrive to the facility through field trip programs that are provided by numerous educators. Teachers and Educators are encouraged to schedule pre-arranged trips to the museum in order to help students develop an appreciation for the natural world. Specialty programs are available for grades preschool-two, and mapped out curriculums enable educators to have a smooth trip to the museum.

Charlotte Nature Museum is committed to being a center of learning and educational growth for the city's youth and lives out that mission and commitment by offering various programs to the public. Each year, a Summer Camp is held through the museum for kids age 4-8. During the summer camp, children are immersed in nature and discover new insects, animals, and birds. Other camp activities such as fishing, hiking, and conducting experiments also occur during the program. The Summer Camp program is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis and has limited availability. Various workshops are also held at the Charlotte Nature Museum. All programs require registration and are conducted in a safe and nurturing learning environment. The Charlotte Nature Museum is also known for its special events. Various festivals, presentations, and even puppet shows are regularly scheduled to keep the museum and public actively participating in scientific learning.

There is a small admission fee to enter the Charlotte Nature Museum. Adults and children over the age of two are charged $5 and children under two get in free. There are special discounts for groups of fifteen or more. The Charlotte Nature Museum is open all week with the exception of Mondays. The museum also closes during major holidays such as Christmas, New Years, and the Fourth of July.

Local residents that frequent the facility can establish membership for a fee. Charlotte Nature Museum Membership offers many privileges such as access to exclusive events as well as pre-notice on new exhibitions. Members are also granted free admission to the museum. Further discounts on IMAX films, museum stores, and an express check-in create a long list of amenities for new members of the Charlotte Nature Museum.