Programs & Classes

School Programs

From state-of-the-art labs to live animal encounters and ever-changing exhibitions, Discovery Place Science encourages active exploration and makes the act of wondering as awesome as the answers..

All Ages

Classes

Enhance your field trip with a class taught by one of our trained educators

All Ages

Workshops

Immerse your students in 3D printing, anatomy and robotics

All Ages

Outreach

Bring high-energy, high-impact STEM learning to your location

All Ages

Field Trips

Bring the world of science to life for your students during a day at the Museum

All Ages

Homeschool Classes

Let Discovery Place Science be your laboratory

Educator Programs

Discovery Place Education Studio provides customized professional development to pre K-12 educators, advancing tomorrow's STEM topics for today's teachers.

All Ages

Education Studio

Hands-on and minds-in professional development

All Ages

Discovery Place Nature Exploration Weekend

Join Discovery Place educators for a weekend of outdoor exploration & relaxation

All Ages

Educator Membership

Discounted Memberships available for educators in North and South Carolina

Family Programs

Discover the world together at Discovery Place Science. Programs for all ages encourage you to bring your questions and question everything.

All Ages

Charlotte Mini Maker Faire

Join the Maker Movement at our annual celebration of creative making

All Ages

National Geographic Live

Spend an evening with compelling speakers & an immersive Museum experience

Youth Programs

Through unique programs and exclusive learning opportunities, Discovery Place Science is inspiring curiosity and building confidence in the next generation of young scientists.

All Ages

Camps

Ever wonder how to keep young minds engaged during school breaks?

Under 18

Girls in STEM

Empowering girls through Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Ages 10 - 17

Scout Programs

Collaborate with other Scouts and Museum educators to earn Merit Badges

Adult Programs

From adults-only after hours events to hands-on workshops and weekend getaways, you're never too old to wonder and to discover the extraordinary power of science and nature.

Adults Only 21+

Science on the Rocks

Play like a kid, party like an adult on the third Friday of every month

Adults Only 21+

Make & Mingle

Get crafty with a different DIY project on the fourth Thursday of every month

All Ages

Discovery Place Nature Exploration Weekend

Join Discovery Place educators for a weekend of outdoor exploration & relaxation

All Ages

National Geographic Live

Spend an evening with compelling speakers & an immersive Museum experience

Adults

Senior Science Days

Speakers, activities & live animal encounters exploring a variety of topics