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If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
Category: Museums - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 401 N Myers St, Charlotte, NC 28202
The stained glass windows of this restored building originally came from Little Rock AME Zion Church. Through these hallowed windows, you can see and hear the rich and historical exhibits that have become a showcase of African-American heritage. A theater, art gallery and amphitheater are venues for an ever changing, exciting array of culture.
Backing Up Classic Auto Museum
Category: Museums - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 4545 Hwy 29, Concord, NC 28027
This museum may be a bit on the small side but, nonetheless, it has some amusing attributes. With a variety of cars from the 1920s and on, Backing Up Classic Auto Museum also has a row dedicated to Mustangs. You will find a wide variety of cars here, including both muscle and standard. This is quite an intriguing museum!
Category: Museums - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 3500 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215-3214
Located on the property of the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite, the museum offers various exhibits based upon the history of the city of Charlotte. A few of the exhibits are hands-on and make for a truly interactive experience. Learn bits of information about Charlotte that you won't find in textbooks.
Category: Museums - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 301 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Discovery Place is a great way to spend a day, whether you're by yourself or with a group, young or old. Indeed, it's a safe bet that everybody will walk away from a day at Discovery Place knowing a few things they hadn't known before. The facility features exhibits on anatomy, physics, natural science, machines, and much more. If you're alone,...
Levine Museum of the New South
Category: Museums - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 200 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
You've probably never been to a museum quite like this one before! It seeks to relay Southern history from the days after the Civil War but to do it in an entertaining way. Changing exhibits and complete interaction make the hands-on museum a place where learning and history are both fun and insightful. Try on period clothing from the post-Civil...
Category: Museums - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 2730 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
On par with some of the best-known art museums in the country, Charlotte's Mint Museum is the oldest and most prestigious art museum in the state. Over 81,000 square feet of American, European, pre-Colombian, Spanish colonial and a smattering of local and regional art. The Mint also houses one of the largest collections of porcelain and ceramic...
Category: Museums - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 220 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Opened in 1999, this museum showcases the best in cutting-edge fabricated art. Exhibits focus on original works of ceramic, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, and wood. The museum also hosts special exhibits each year, including shows featuring North Carolina artists. A ticket purchased for the Museum of Craft + Design is also good for...
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
Category: Museums - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 119 Knob Hill Rd, Lakeside Park, Mooresville, NC 28117
Racing is as much a part of North Carolina history as Tar Heels basketball. The North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame, located off Interstate 77 north of Charlotte, gives both pros and rookies one of the most comprehensive studies of racing available anywhere. Over 35 classic and new race cars and memorabilia are available for viewing. You can...
North Carolina Transportation Museum
Category: Museums - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 411 S Salisbury Ave, Spencer Shops, Spencer, NC 28159
Located in a renovated train repair center, this museum encompasses the history of different types of transportation used in the region from the early 1800s to present day. Train rides are offered during warm weather season. The gift shop offers a variety of hard-to-find collectible trains. Guided tours are available by reservation. Admission may...
Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium
Category: Museums - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
30 minutes from the heart of Charlotte, the Schiele Nature Museum features exhibits that show the evolution of life, the natural history of North Carolina, and rare artifacts of North American Indians. The planetarium soars over 50 feet, and the living nature trails wind over 16 acres.
