Discovery Place
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosNorth Carolina, United States201-500 Employees
Discovery Place is a private not-for-profit education organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina, focused on inspiring exploration of science and the natural world through interactive exhibits and educational programs for people of all ages. As a prominent interactive science center, it seeks to help visitors understand the basics of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in an engaging, informal setting. The organization operates multiple venues, including Discovery Place Science in Uptown Charlotte, and Discovery Place Kids locations in Huntersville and Rockingham, along with the Charlotte Museum of Nature. Discovery Place Science houses the Charlotte IMAX Dome Theatre. Its offerings are designed for families, students, educators, and other members of the public seeking experiential science learning. The organization participates in statewide science initiatives such as the North Carolina Science Festival and collaborates with local institutions to broaden access to science education.