Indoor Fun | What’s happening in Charlotte

The Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

Explore the wildlife of North Carolina and North America, take a trip through the universe through a planetarium show, or enjoy a walk on the Nature Trail. The Schiele inspires wonder and appreciation of the natural world through exciting exhibits, science programs, and family-friendly events.
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia , NC , 28054
Phone: 704-866-6900
35° 15' 11.5848" N, 81° 9' 32.3532" W

Museum of Illusions - Charlotte

Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!
601 S. Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte , NC , 28202
Phone: (980) 356-4505
35° 13' 23.0952" N, 80° 50' 54.0708" W

CRÉATIF FORT MILL, SC

Créatif Fort Mill is a modern Art Studio for kids and adults, offering Canvas Painting, Rock Painting, Ceramic Painting and other fun surfaces. Prices starting at $15. Walk-in & Paint any time the studio is open - NO STUDIO FEE. Our DiY sessions are a fun experience for Kids and Adults. Host your Birthday Party, Graduation, Bridal Shower, Girls Night Out or any other Art Party in our private party room. Art classes for all age ranges from 2-7, 8-18 and 18+. Registration now available on our website. Weekly Painting Workshops are suitable for kids (8+ yrs) and adults. Our summer and schools-out camps provide campers with the opportunity to participate in artistic exploration.
2879 SC-160
Fort Mill , SC , 29708
Phone: 803-547-8640
35° 2' 27.4884" N, 80° 59' 39.372" W

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord is a 26,000-square-foot indoor aquarium. This one-of-a-kind attraction allows visitors to experience the magical world beneath our seas with marine habitats, displays, and close encounters with thousands of sea creatures. Take a fascinating journey from the North Carolina coastline to the ocean depths through 10 interactive zones. Get up close to majestic stingrays, take a walk through our mesmerizing 180° Ocean Tunnel, and find out how it feels to touch a sea star in our Interactive Touchpool. SEA LIFE provides a glimpse of the diversity of marine life while also playing an active role in animal and environmental conservation.
8111 Concord Mills Blvd
Concord , NC , 28027 35° 22' 12.2484" N, 80° 43' 26.148" W

Discovery Place Science - Charlotte, NC

The Science Museum in Uptown Charlotte features exciting interactive exhibitions, education, and youth development programs. Discovery Place is home to our completely renovated Charlotte IMAX Dome Theatre, which shows documentary and select feature films.
168 W. 6th Street
Charlotte , NC , 28202
Phone: 704.372.6261
35° 13' 45.9876" N, 80° 50' 27.3372" W

Theatre Charlotte

Theatre Charlotte is a volunteer-based community theatre dedicated to creating outstanding theatre opportunities that are relevant and accessible to the Charlotte community. Our main stage season features a mix of musicals, comedies, dramas, and thrillers. During the summer we offer summer intensive camps and productions for students. All of our artists, actors, and creative teams are local to Charlotte.
501 Queens Road
Charlotte , NC , 28207
Phone: 7043763777
35° 12' 25.8516" N, 80° 49' 36.6096" W