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Ever Wonder How to Stay Safe During Your Visit?
Hygiene - Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before and after your visit. There are multiple hand sanitizer stations throughout the Museum. Our staff regularly wash their hands and the Museum is cleaned throughout the day and deep-cleaned each evening. Additional deep cleaning also takes place on days the Museum is closed to the public.
Social Distancing - The CDC social distancing guidelines requiring a 6-foot distance from others apply throughout the Museum. Families and other social units should keep a minimum 6-foot distance from others as a single unit.
Navigating the Museum – One-way pathing has been set up to navigate the Museum. We’ve added floor markers to make it easy to follow the walking route inside the Museum and to keep a safe distance from others.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable Museum experience, guests will not be permitted to check in after 3:30 p.m.
Discovery Place is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our admission fees cover only a portion of the cost to provide high-quality science education experiences to our community.
Museum Hours
As we re-open, advance reservations must be made for an hour-long entry window. The 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. entry window is reserved for Members.
Monday - Sunday | 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Tuesday - Thursday | Closed |
Admission Become a Member
Adults | Children | Seniors | Members | |
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Museum | $19 | $15 | $17 | FREE |
Ages: Adults (14-59), Children (2-13), Seniors (60+)
Children younger than 2 FREE, Group Discounts available.
Military receive $2.00 off Museum admission (must show ID).
* Plus any applicable sales and use taxes.

As a benefit of your EBT or WIC card, you can visit any Discovery Place museum as for only $1 per person per visit. Just show your benefits card at the Ticket Help Desk to receive the discount for up to six family members. Welcome visits do not require advance reservation. Purchase your tickets on the day of your visit at the Museum for any timeslot except 9:30 a.m. which is reserved for Members-only. Welcome participants may also purchase discounted parking for $8 per vehicle.
Welcome program benefits are for NC and SC residents only and may not be used for school or group visits. Some special exhibitions will require an additional fee. ID is required.