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Open Today from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 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.
Discovery Place Science is closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Monday - Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Saturday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Sunday | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Adults | Children | Seniors | Members | |
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Museum | $19 | $15 | $17 | FREE |
IMAX | $10 | $9 | $9 | $5 |
Museum + IMAX | $24 | $20 | $22 | $5 |
Buy admission online & speed your entry into our wonderful world of science. Online ticket purchasers may use a dedicated eTickets line at Admissions.
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 often as you'd like for only $1 per person. Just show your benefits card at Admissions to receive the discount for up to six family members and begin your day of discovery. Welcome participants may also purchase IMAX tickets for only $5 per person and discounted parking is available 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.
Discovery Place is participating in Museums for All, a cooperative initiative between the Association of Children's Museums and the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences. The Welcome program is supported by Brighthouse Financial.
Enrich your students' education with a field trip to one of the top science museums in the nation. Enjoy hands-on exhibitions, live animal encounters, larger-than-life IMAX® films and engaging classes that meet curriculum needs and bring science to life.