Discovery Place with the Charlotte Observer IMAX Dome Theater and the Charlotte Nature Musuem are the things to do in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Visit the Discovery Halls and view our permanent exhibits such as Our Living Planet, the Ocean Pool, the Rainforest, the Life Center, Einstein's Corner, and many more exciting exhibits. Don't foget to stop by the Charlotte Nature Museum while you are in Uptown. There you can see wonderful exhibits such as the Butterfly Pavillion and Our Big Backyard. Stop by today, there's so much to explore in Uptown Charlotte. Ignite the Wonder in You!
Discovery Place with the Charlotte Observer IMAX Dome Theater and the Charlotte Nature Musuem are the things to do in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Visit the Discovery Halls and view our permanent exhibits such as Our Living Planet, the Ocean Pool, the Rainforest, the Life Center, Einstein's Corner, and many more exciting exhibits. Don't foget to stop by the Charlotte Nature Museum while you are in Uptown. There you can see wonderful exhibits such as the Butterfly Pavillion and Our Big Backyard. Stop by today, there's so much to explore in Uptown Charlotte. Ignite the Wonder in You!
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Snails, slugs and bugs, oh my! Charlotte Nature Museum offers cool camps for little ones. From Pre-K to Rising Grade 2, kids will discover amazing critters and natural treasures in a fun safe learning environment. Each camp offers a unique immersive experience as junior curators enjoy hikes, fishing, conducting experiments, meeting baby animals and learning about their life cycles and more!

Registration:
Member registration begins January 28.
Non-Member registration begins February 4.

Call 704.372.6261 x300, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Payment:
Visa, American Express and MasterCard are accepted.
Please have your Discovery Place Membership number available for any applicable discounts.
Full payment is due at the time of registration.

Cancellation:
28 days notice is required for a refund.
A $10 service fee is charged for camp withdrawal.
Programs with low enrollment 14 days prior to start date are subject to cancellation. If a cancellation occurs, registrants will be contacted to discuss the possibility of enrollment in another program.

Scholarships:
Limited scholarships are available for summer camps based on financial need. Call 704.372.6261 x352 for more information



For Teachers
FEATURING LIVE ANIMALS AND PLANT LIFE NATIVE TO THE CAROLINAS, Charlotte Nature Museum is a great place for students to develop a sense of wonder and appreciation of the natural world. Fun hands-on exhibits and innovative programming create an immersive learning experience for everyone in the class.

Preschool
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
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For Parents
Workshops
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Charlotte Nature Museum is a living classroom offering workshops for all interests. Each workshop targets a particular age group.

Workshops are conducted in a safe and nurturing learning environment. Immersive programming and topics vary — participants may tour exhibits, encounter live animals, create arts and crafts and participate in cultural activities. Many programs offer take-home information and activities that reinforce the concepts learned during the day.

Through hands-on experiences that are enjoyable and educational Charlotte Nature Museum will ignite wonder in you.

Workshop Registration:
Call 704.372.6261 x300, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Payment:
Registration must take place two weeks before workshop date.
Visa, American Express and MasterCard are accepted.
Please have your Discovery Place Membership number available for any applicable discounts.
Full payment is due at the time of registration.

Cancellation:
Two weeks notice is required for a refund.
A $3 service fee is charged for workshop withdrawal.
Programs with low enrollment two weeks prior to start date are subject to cancellation. If a cancellation occurs, registrants will be contacted to discuss the possibility of enrollment in another program.

Scholarships:
A limited number of scholarships for workshops are available. Eligibility is based on financial need. Call 704.372.6261 x352 for more information.

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Discovery Place with the Charlotte Observer IMAX Dome Theater and the Charlotte Nature Musuem are the things to do in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Visit the Discovery Halls and view our permanent exhibits such as Our Living Planet, the Ocean Pool, the Rainforest, the Life Center, Einstein's Corner, and many more exciting exhibits. Don't foget to stop by the Charlotte Nature Museum while you are in Uptown. There you can see wonderful exhibits such as the Butterfly Pavillion and Our Big Backyard. Stop by today, there's so much to explore in Uptown Charlotte. Ignite the Wonder in You!
Discovery Place with the Charlotte Observer IMAX Dome Theater and the Charlotte Nature Musuem are the things to do in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Visit the Discovery Halls and view our permanent exhibits such as Our Living Planet, the Ocean Pool, the Rainforest, the Life Center, Einstein's Corner, and many more exciting exhibits. Don't foget to stop by the Charlotte Nature Museum while you are in Uptown. There you can see wonderful exhibits such as the Butterfly Pavillion and Our Big Backyard. Stop by today, there's so much to explore in Uptown Charlotte. Ignite the Wonder in You!