Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville is an innovative model in regional children’s museums developed by Discovery Place, Inc. on days the Museum is open.
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Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville is the ultimate children’s museum that allows young minds to be creative and explore their world through hands-on STEM learning. The Museum gives young children opportunities to play, create and learn through developmentally appropriate experiences that encourage imagination, curiosity and skill-building. Museum Memberships provide exclusive access and benefits, including admission, events and special Member hours, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

05/29/2026

🌈 It’s alive!!! (Well, not really – but it sure looks like it!)

Baking soda + vinegar + a splash of color = the most satisfying fizz you’ll ever see. 🫧

Here’s what’s actually happening: Baking soda is a base and vinegar is an acid – and when they meet, they react! They produce carbon dioxide gas, which is the same gas you breathe out. That gas is what creates all those amazing bubbles and makes the mixture foam and overflow.

The food coloring doesn’t change the science at all – it just makes it way more fun to watch 🎨

Come explore more reactions, experiments and hands-on fun at Discovery Place Kids, where every day is a science day! 🔬

05/26/2026

🦹 Every superhero needs a villain to defeat. This week, meet your child’s: GERMS! 🦠

We’re going microscopic to learn how germs spread, what they do to our bodies and – most importantly – how to stop them! Then kids will get to create their very own germ supervillain character.

It’s gross. It’s fascinating. It might just inspire your little hero to wash their hands without being asked 😉

Skills your child is building:
💡 Cause and effect reasoning
🫡 Personal responsibility
🍎 Health literacy

📍 Discovery Place Kids | May 26–31
🎟️ Included with admission

05/25/2026

✨ GLOW-UP ALERT! ✨

Our garden went from drab to fab – and we’re sharing the before-and-after shots!

Watch to see the transformation that’s got our little explorers buzzing with excitement. Whether they’re digging in the dirt, discovering creepy crawlies or watching things grow right before their eyes, there’s no classroom quite like the great outdoors. 🌿

Come see it in person – we have a feeling your tiny naturalists are going to LOVE it 🌸

🎉 Special announcement! We're OPEN this coming Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day – a rare treat since we're usually closed...
05/22/2026

🎉 Special announcement! We're OPEN this coming Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day – a rare treat since we're usually closed on Mondays!

Give your little ones an adventure to remember this holiday weekend. Come explore, discover and play with the whole family at Discovery Place Kids!

05/19/2026

Can your nose tell the difference? Your super senses are about to find out! 🦸‍♀️

This week, we’re exploring ALL five senses and the incredible ways we use them every single day. Put your super smell to the test, sort items by sense and discover just how powerful your body already is.

No cape required – your senses ARE the superpower!

Skills your child is building:
💭 Observational thinking
✅ Classification & sorting
🔬 Scientific inquiry

📍 Discovery Place Kids | May 19–25
🎟️ Included with admission

05/15/2026

🧪 Why did the liquid suddenly turn dark blue?!

That’s the Iodine Clock Reaction – and it’s one of our favorite science tricks at Discovery Place Kids!

Here’s the science behind it: Two clear liquids are mixed together. At first, nothing seems to happen... but then – whoosh – the liquid suddenly snaps to a deep blue-black color all at once!

Why? The two liquids are in a race. One liquid is busy breaking down a special ingredient. The moment it runs out, iodine swoops in and turns everything dark – like a chemical alarm clock going off! ⏰

The coolest part is that scientists can actually predict exactly when the color will change by adjusting things like temperature or concentration.

Come see experiments like this at our NEW daily science shows!

05/12/2026

🌟 Even superheroes need a moment of calm.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this week we’re making our very own Sensory Power Wands! Packed with different textures and colorful charms, your wand is a tool for peaceful, mindful moments.

Give it a shake, watch the colors swirl, take a deep breath and feel your super powers restore 🪄

Skills your child is building:
😌 Emotional regulation
💭 Mindfulness
🧠 Sensory processing

📍 Discovery Place Kids | May 12–18
🎟️ Included with admission

Try-It-At-Home Tuesday! 🏠We love helping the curiosity continue even when you're not here with us at the Museum. Today, ...
05/05/2026

Try-It-At-Home Tuesday! 🏠

We love helping the curiosity continue even when you're not here with us at the Museum. Today, try this: grab a magnifying glass (or just your eyes!) and go on a backyard bug hunt. 🐛🐝🐞

How many different bugs can you find? Draw them, name them, make up silly names for them – whatever feels fun.

And when you're ready for even MORE hands-on discovery... you know where to find us. 😊 Both our Huntersville and Rockingham locations are open and ready for your little explorer!

05/04/2026

🦸 Your kiddo’s superhero training starts NOW! 💥

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and we’re celebrating in the BEST way – by training like superheroes! Step into your story and take on a fitness challenge (Superhero Yoga!) designed to build strength, agility and endurance.

Think you have what it takes? Come find out just how powerful you can be!

Skills your child is building:
💪 Gross motor skills
🖐️ Body awareness
⭐ Self-confidence
🌀 Coordination

📍 Discovery Place Kids | Huntersville & Rockingham locations
🎟️ Included with admission

Got a pint-sized Picasso, a dino enthusiast or a future astronaut? 🌟 Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville has a summer camp...
05/01/2026

Got a pint-sized Picasso, a dino enthusiast or a future astronaut? 🌟 Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville has a summer camp made just for them!

With Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools finishing up on June 10, now's the perfect time to plan an unforgettable summer. Our weekly camps are available in half- or full-day formats for kids from Pre-K through rising 2nd grade – and early bird pricing is available for a limited time!

Don't miss out – tap below to explore themes and register. See you this summer! ☀️ https://www.sciencecamps.org/

Address

105 Gilead Road
Huntersville, NC
28078

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17043726261

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