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Discovery Place
Categories: Arts & Entertainment Cinema Arts & Entertainment Museums Education Cinema, Museums, Education [Edit]
301 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
Neighbourhood: Fourth Ward
(704) 372-6261
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm
Sat 10 am - 6 pm
Sun 12 pm - 5 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
35 reviews for Discovery Place
Review Highlights
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"Convenient parking and great exhibit - Body Worlds." In 4 reviews -
"This facility also houses an IMAX and is in a great uptown..." In 11 reviews -
"Can't wait to check out "Pompeii" next." In 6 reviews
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35 reviews in English
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Review from Kate M.
Charlotte, NC
3/27/2012
If you have a toddler ...
Which I do ...
This place is money. As in, good.
We can kill an afternoon learning, doing hands-on stuff and splashing at the water table. My son loves it, and I love it.
The catch: Definitely invest in a membership. And you have to pay for parking, which sucks. When you get a membership, you do get one or two free parking vouchers. But those go quickly.
And if you live close enough to Huntersville - invest in the membership for DP uptown and DP Kids. DP Kids in Huntersville is even better than uptown (for kids only, of course) AND parking is free. -
Review from Lucy G.
Lake City, FL
5/17/2012
Not a date place when we walked in a bunch of wild kids running around everywhere.
But the imax movie made up for it. (into the arctic, dome theatre made me wanna yak in a good way)
And a very enthusiastic worker in the rainforest who shared his animals.
When i become a mom, ill come back. -
Review from Brian F.
2/1/2012
So, I had yet to go to Discovery Place since they remodeled it about two years ago. Before that, I had been several times. I always enjoyed it, with or without my nieces, and the movies in the dome theater are cool - especially since they changed it to show full lenght movies like Spiderman and The Dark Knight. The renovations are nice, but most of the exhibits have not changed tremendously. The draws for the adults are definitely the movies and the touring exhibits. I have seen most of the ones they have hosted in the past 10 years except for A Day in Pompeii. Body Worlds was fascinating as was the current "Mummies of the World". That exhibit alone definitely would warrant 5 stars if it could be reviewed separately. It's only here until 4/8/2012, so go see while you can.
The museum still has the rainforest - not much has changed in it. The aquarium area is a little nicer and brighter. The exhibits on the main floor are also somewhat similar, but upgraded. The price of admission is $12 for adults for just the museum and was $24 for the Mummies exhibit, which included museum admission.That was nice because we had to wait about an hour or so for our scheduled time to see the exhibit.
All in all, Discovery Place is a great place for kids, but it can also be enjoyed by adults. -
Review from Shauna H.
1/30/2012
I've been to this museum a couple of times but we went this weekend to check out the Mummy's of the World Exhibit (hey I was a history major no judgement!) Anyway, I think this is an awesome museum for kids (toddler to young adolescent). They update pretty regularly and the place is kept up well. They have a lot of interactive activities too.
The exhibit (which costs extra) I saw may not be for little eye's (could be a bit scary for children). Some of the carbon dating was still going on so a few questions were left answered but all in all it was quite interesting. I will say the carpeting in that particular area smelled heavily of mildew so perhaps they need new rugs or a deep clean.
The 3D movies are a lot of fun too and are included with your decently priced admission.
Bottom line if you have kids from out of town visiting this is the place to go! -
Review from Joe K.
1/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
I am thrilled with all the renovations Discovery Place has done. You'd think this place is just a crazy science experiment for kids to come and explore. That's true on one hand, but the amount of fantastic exhibits they have to offer are fantastic. This visit was for the mummy exhibit. Guess what.. We went with no kids. All the kids there were polite and not annoying if that is something that bothers you.
I am a creature of being able to see history. As usual, they blew my mind.
This is also the first visit since they opened the aquarium and rain forest. I felt like I was back in South Florida seeing the ocean life and feeling the warm humidity of the rain forest. -
Review from Grace Y.
1/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
What a wonderful place for kids and adults alike! I used to come here as a kid since my parents bought the membership when I was little (best investment ever). It's been more than 10 years since I've been here last and it's still just as interesting!
1) Museum upstairs: Physics, chemistry, and innovation exhibitions are housed upstairs. All of the displays are interactive and the descriptions of each station is thoroughly informative and understandable. Some of the more complicated concepts might need to be explained to smaller kids.
2) Museum downstairs: Life sciences- less interactive as upstairs but just as engaging. They have an underwater "petting zoo" area. The "zoo" is supervised so it is safe. Live animals in cages and in the rainforest!
3) Mummies Exhibition: Very informative, but very crowded. We had to wait a couple of minutes for each display box. Seems like a popular exhibition and since it's only here till April 2012. Go before it's over!
If you have kids and live in Charlotte, get the membership! Admission costs can add up for multiple people. -
Review from Dan P.
Durham, NC
3/28/2012 1 Check-in Here
Fantastic place. The exhibit was well done and they paced out the flow of people so the crowding around the mummies was minimal. Interactive area was fun and they made a lot of room for creativity. The "live" exhibits where great as well. Overall, good time and would go back again.
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Review from Travis W.
7/21/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Being a Charlotte native I've visited Discovery Place several times over the years. Loved the dinosaur exhibit years ago, btw! Now that I have kids I like to find things for them to do that are a little bit out the ordinary when I have the opportunity and Discovery Place fills that void perfectly. The point of this place is to mix fun with learning something and given the age of the person you can do both. I think my 6 year old prefers the fun stuff over the learning at this point but good for me the exhibits do both without her knowing :)
That being said, I actually enjoy attending and being a kid again too. I love the rain forest exhibit but my favorite is the hands on exhibits that are located on the main level.
Keep up the good work, DP! -
Review from Karen B.
3/12/2012
My name is Karen, and I'm not the biggest fan of science. However, with that admission out of the way, I had an absolute blast at Discovery Place. My boyfriend and I spent nearly 3 hours there on a Sunday afternoon - no children, just two 30-somethings - and enjoyed every moment. The IMAX theater is awesome, and there are typically a few different movies to choose from. Yes, this is an extra ticket/cost, but if there's something playing that interests you, it's definitely worth checking out. The exhibits span a broad range of ages, and whether you're 3 or 33 (or older), you'll be educated and entertained. The museum is multiple stories, and the cafeteria has options galore. Hot or cold, healthy or cupcakes, you can find something to please even the pickiest of eaters. There are two entrances (one on 6th Street, one on Tryon), and if the line is too crowded at one, I suggest checking out the other (when we were there, 40 people must have been waiting in line at 6th Street, but upstairs on Tryon was empty). A great place for taking out-of-town visitors, a much needed activity for those with wee ones, or a laid-back weekend date, it's a great place to discover!
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Review from Roger H.
Asheville, NC
12/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is really amazing if you can afford it. It was $22 for my boy and me to go. BUT he had an incredible time. Couldn't get him to leave and we must go back. It has tons of science demonstrations that are hands on and they demonstrate physics in a way that is really fun. They have several shows per day that teach about animals, let kids touch and feel aquatic life, there is an aquarium portion, a rainforest to explore. The Cool Stuff area (physics stuff) is amazing!!! Highly recommended. Bite the bullet and spend the whole day.
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Review from Katherine C.
Charlotte, NC
5/9/2011
What to do? It is raining or too hot. My nephews have watched TV or played video games for far too long...desperate need for intellectual stimulation.
We go to Discovery Place and Imaginon. Seriously- go to both in one day. Sometimes we throw in the Museum of the New South (it is free on Sundays). My nephews are zombies after these activities. Awesome way to keep children entertained (and fun for us)
The year long passes are probably the best bang for buck. It is a bit pricey- but I don't feel guilty about spending my money towards places that are improving the community.
One of my nephews just turned 7 and the other is 13. They both can find activities that amuse them. They are never bored at Discovery Place. They might like different activities- but there is something for each of them.
My 13 year old nephew discovered his love of mechanics while at Discovery Place. That is seriously worth every penny. Someone working there spent extra time with my nephew- showing him how to take apart and put back together a robot. Very awesome. -
Review from Jen G.
5/24/2011
Bigger than it's little sister in Huntersville, the original DP has more to offer bigger kids and adults by way of interactive displays, walk thru habitats and traveling exhibits (Bodyworks and Norman Rockwell were wonderful. Pompei, notsomuch!) This facility also houses an IMAX and is in a great uptown location so you can take a stroll for some good eats, fresh air or a visit to other area attractions.
A great place to visit w/ out of towners, kids, teens or on your own. Too hot to breathe outwide? Hit DP. Too cold to enjoy the great outdoors? Hit DP. The annual pass is a great value and I highly recommend. -
Review from Grace C.
4/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
I can see why they bring the school kids here.
There are a lot of hands on type of items for kids to play with and "discover" things. There was also demonstration - little shows - with a host in different topics. My friend and I watched the subzero and part of the electricity one. The subzero one is quite cool since the guy played with liquid nitrogen.
While we were there, there was a race exhibit. This was quite interesting and thought provoking.
It was a bit pricey for what was being offered. They do offer a year pass. We didn't even go to the IMAX - that was extra. We were only there for a few hours before we saw everything we wanted to and left. Very educational though. -
Review from Brian Z.
Greensboro, NC
12/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
One of the premiere science centers in North Carolina. Greensboro has a nice zoo attraction, Charlotte has free 3d movies and larger interactive exhibits. They lean heavily on scientific method & practice. Definitely a fun 4-6 hours. The Cons: $8 to park, member or not.
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Review from Alexa S.
Raleigh, NC
12/31/2011
As someone in their twenties, I seriously enjoyed coming here! It completely exceeded my expectations. This museum is a must when visiting Charlotte, especially if you have small children. It's a one of a kind place indeed.
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Review from Austin J.
Boulder, CO
1/8/2009
Like Ryan Matthew P., I went to DP for the Pompeii Exhibit.
It is mostly a children's museum, but it is still fun for an adult to play with the ropes and pulleys, and look at stuffed bears and such.
The Pompeii Exhibit was awesome. The layout and lighting created an extremely somber mood to gaze up the plaster casts of dying people.
Don't make this place a primary destination if you don't have kids. However, if you have some time to kill in downtown Charlotte and $20 is burning a hole in your pocket, The Discovery Place may be of assistance.
BTW check out the MILF in the photos! -
Review from sarah b.
Denver, CO
1/20/2011
Took my almost three-year old here and while they had one great room full of activities(water, music, lights, blocks, construction , etc) that was it for her. We spent an hour or so in the toddler-oriented room, then were disappointed by the rest of the exhibit.
This is much more oriented to older children, maybe 5 - 11ish who would benefit from some of the more mature exhibits upstairs. While we did enjoy our time there, I felt that there weren't enough activities for young children. -
Review from Bill B.
Charlotte, NC
7/5/2010 3 photos
Great job on the remodeling, folks! It's better than new. I took the twins there today. It was well worth it. If you and your kids love science and nature museums, this is Charlotte's finest.
There is a nice blend of new, updated, and old exhibits. The rainforest exhibit is awesome. The 3D sharks movie is great, too! We caught the IMAX movie about aviation, which is, if you can get beyond the fact that it's sort of a documercial for the Boeing 787, totally worth seeing... at $8 for adults, $7 for kids, less the discount for going to the museum at the same time.
We didn't attend any of the several live demonstration/lectures that were going on around us, but they looked interesting. My kids were more interested in hands-on, kinetic features, and there are plenty to be experienced!
There are many interactive exhibits for kids of all ages to get lost in. We stayed until they (almost) tossed us out.
Take some food money. The canteen has some relatively healthy sandwiches and salads, but a limited selection, and nothing to write home about. Hey, this is a place for kids, so there are way too many American snack foods and candies there, but at least they recycle most of their trash and garbage...
Be sure to get there and plan to spend most of the day, if you have kids who like nature and science. If you really, *really* like it, consider a one year membership deal. We *might* get back there one more time in the next year, but probably would have to go three times to justify the one year membership. -
Review from Elena T.
Columbia, SC
9/22/2008 3 photos
Here are some tips to make your visit to Discovery more pleasant:
Go early morning to avoid the crowds. Reserve 2-3 hours to enjoy the museum. Plan ahead which exhibits you must attend and go there first. Suggestions:
* Toddlers and young kids: KidsPlace room, Puppet Show Theater (shows at 11, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:45 PM), and Virtual Reality Room
* School age kids: Digging for fossils (extra $2), Little Einstein science, and The Shop Machine exhibits. Here is a video with one of the live science experiments (blowing off a balloon):
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* Everybody goes nuts for the live Rats Basketball Game...however it's more of a hit and miss when exactly they have it open.
There are several PARKING options:
* Use the museum garage parking ($7 day flat rate fee) and walk straight into the museum.
* Park in the garage across the street from the museum ($5 day flat rate fee Fri and Sat)
* Use the metered parking spots along the streets. Good luck finding one!
Food is not that great, cafeteria style. Hamburgers, fried and grilled chicken sandwiches and small size pizzas. Also soups, yogurt, pudding and salad boxes. Combo options for about $6 include fries and soda drinks. I'll go with the pizza and the yogurt. -
Review from Tracy D.
8/16/2010 1 Check-in Here
Took my nephews here on Saturday afternoon. Had only been once before the remodel. They did a nice job, everything looked great. My nephews are 3 and 6 so they love it all and I had to chase them around because they'd see something else that looked cool and they would run off.
We happened to see some of the workers holding an iguana and a snake, not my thing since I am terrified of snakes, but the boys thought it was cool.
Really my biggest complaint with this place were the restrooms. When I had to bring the 3 y/o into the women's room (too young to go in the mens room alone), I almost gagged at the sight of both toilets covered in urine!! I get that its also parents responsibility to make sure there kids don't pee all over the seats, but on a busy day its just gross and unacceptable if you ask me! -
Review from James S.
Denver, NC
1/22/2012
Just got back from the Mummies Of The World Exhibition. WOW!!! To think these mummies were all found in the basement of a German museum that were thought to be destroyed during WWII. These mummies date back from several thousand to over six thousand years ago and come from all over the world, just not Egypt. This exhibit has some of the oldest mummies in the world, including mummies thousands of years older than King Tut!! The oldest mummy was that of a child that was 6,500 years old and had some amazing detail. There was a female mummy with long hair and tattoos.
The exhibit also contains animal mummies and all sorts of artifacts that were found with the mummies, like mummy powder of ground up mummies that was used as medicine, tools used during the mummification process or jars used to store the organs that had been removed.
Although the exhibit has already been here for 3 months, it was still very crowded, but most people used their manners if they bumped into or stepped in front of you. If you enjoy this type of history, My wife and I highly reccomend this exhibition. Admission is $24 per person which includes the mummies, $12 per person without the mummies.
As far as the rest of Discovery Place, most of it geared toward kids, and there was alot of them, but the parents seemed to keep things under control. I did enjoy the aquarium and some of the other exhibits. I wanted to see the 3d sea film, but it was getting late and we had to pass. And yes, I did let my inner child loose on some of the play stations!!! -
Review from Joy S.
Charlotte, NC
9/14/2008 1 photo
I've been to Discovery Place several times since moving to Charlotte, and I've never been disappointed.
I went the first time to check out the Body Worlds exhibit, which blew me away. I'd wanted to see that exhibit for a few years after hearing about it on television, but I'd never had the chance. I was thrilled that it was right here in Charlotte.
My second trip was with my 4 year old niece to let her enjoy all the kid-friendly permanent exhibits, and she had a great time. She especially enjoyed the big pendulum that you can use to draw that's by the main entrance to the museum...although we had to wait in line behind the other kids, which wasn't a lot of fun.
I also went to see A Night at the Museum in their IMax theater. I thought it would be a good one to see, but it was a little overwhelming in that it wasn't truly an IMax film...it was just a regular movie shown BIG. If I go back to see another IMax, I'll see a film designed for the theater. I went to an IMax film at the dome in Galveston, Texas a few years ago, and it was awesome. Even though my experience in Discovery Place's theater wasn't as breathtaking, I am glad that we have one in town.
I also recently checked out the Pompeii exhibit, which was a lot of fun. I've been to Pompeii before, and even so, this exhibit was worth checking out, and I saw things that I didn't see on the tour of the ruins. The plaster casts of the people and animals are poignant, but the other artifacts are surprisingly interesting, and the art is beautiful.
I wish the parking wasn't so pricey, but overall, Discovery Place is a great resource here in town. They always show the morbid, creepy-cool exhibits, which are right up my alley. -
Review from Brett M.
Cornelius, NC
9/20/2008
I've been to Discovery Place during all three decades that I've been on this earth, and I love this place.
I can recall many a school field trip here, where we usually just ran crazy instead of actually paying attention to the exhibits.
Previous reviewers are right however...Discovery Place isn't just for kids.
Recent exhibits such as Body Worlds (which I unfortunately missed), Pompeii and the IMAX movies provide plenty of attraction for us big kids as well.
Parking is fairly convenient as well, which is a definite plus for something located uptown. -
Review from Eric K.
11/16/2008
I've been to Discovery Place a few times, for various reasons. I've taken out-of-town family there on two occasions. Once to explore the museum's regular offerings and once to see the Bodies exhibition.
The museum's regular offerings are interesting, but I'd say it's mostly for kids. For fun, there was "rat basketball," which was mildly entertaining. The rotating exhibits are what really bring some magic to the Place. The Bodies exhibition was extremely fascinating (not to mention a bit gross seeing the "insides" of real human bodies). We spent hours in there (and could have spent more) exploring and reading everything about the human body. It was a very educational experience. Can't wait to check out "Pompeii" next!
We also chose to see "Spider-Man 3" on their IMAX screen on opening night. It sounds much better than it actually is. Specially created IMAX movies on IMAX screens = good. Regular theater movies blown up on IMAX screens = bad. The experience made me nauseous and I couldn't "see" all of the action because it was everywhere at once. I'll stick to IMAX features like their "Beavers" showing next time. :) -
Review from Nick S.
Gastonia, NC
10/18/2008
I used to go here all the time on field trips in elementary school & I always looked forward to those trips. But like some others have said, this place isn't just for kids.
If you do have kids then by all means you should head here on a weekend . They have exhibit after exhibit, teaching kids with displays & interactive features about all things science. I used to love being able to make things happen in the displays, then watching them come to life.
But even if you don't have kids, then head here for the many exhibits they have on display throughout the year. Right now, they have Pompeii, which I really need to get to. I've seen Body Worlds here & it was crazy to see that stuff so up close.
This place is full of great knowledge & hands on displays for kids to learn all things science. It's a great place for kids, but even if you're older, it's still not a bad place to check out exhibits year round. -
Review from Tim B.
Charlotte, NC
11/10/2008 2 photos
It seems that every school in the entire Mecklenburg district sends daily day-trips here; I swear there are ALWAYS buses parked outside with large groups of children pouring out, smiling happily to be away from school. With good reason, too: this place is pretty rad, to use the parlance of a youngster.
Indeed, this place isn't just for young fellas. My girlfriend took in the Body Works exhibit here recently, and it was awesome. The exhibit itself was amazing, but it was presented in a really cool way--Discovery Place has great space. Moreover, this place is really clean and modern, so it's a great area to explore and walk around in.
We came on a Sunday and, shockingly, it wasn't that crowded, so you should be able to get in without too much trouble. On top of their specific exhibits (which are great for kids and adults), Discovery Place shows movies that are worth checking out--so do check them out. Great way to spend some free time on a weekend, definitely. -
Review from Casandra G.
Charlotte, NC
9/8/2010
If I were a ten year old girl I'd have had the time of my life at this museum. You see, I was very interested in the various sciences - animals, germs, physical forces, space - and this place doesn't just showcase science, it really does a great job of allowing students to engage with science. There is so much to touch and do and see, and many different interest fields are covered - at my visit, exhibits included a look at the rain forest, various water ecosystems, bacteria and to some extent nutrition, architecture, clothing and shoe design, electricity and force/power. At first glance, some of the underwater habitats do seem a bit sparse but the museum published a disclaimer that because they are really starting from scratch, they have to allow time for the heartier species to propagate so that they can introduce more delicate species naturally into a well-established ecosystem. And that I can appreciate.
Still as an adult, I was left wanting a bit more. I would prefer to go to an entire museum that specializes in *JUST* nature or architecture or microbiology because my attention span and interest level is just a little higher. So come with the kids, but not necessarily on a geeky date. -
Review from Sarah D.
Matthews, NC
10/28/2006
Great place! Everyone is so friendly. The day we went, Darth Vader and 2 Storm Troopers greeted us outside. A lot of thinking activities for children inside, water works, ball pits, human body themes, etc.
I'd say walking to age 10 would love it! -
Review from Melissa B.
Charlotte, NC
7/19/2011 2 Check-ins Here
What a fun way to spend an afternoon with a six-yr-old!!! i had just as much fun as she did i am sure. My favorite parts personally were the rainforest and the fish-jail (aquarium). There is a ton to do for kids of all ages, playing tug-of-war, making sounds and learning about kid-level physics. The free 3-D movie on Bugs was SUPER COOL, spiders hanging right in front of your face and close up shots of the metamorphosis of caterpillars. Kids and parents were on their best behavior for the most part, waiting turns and being polite. There is also a cool water area and kids play area for the super young ones so you can bring your whole family! You could make creations from paper and fabric and email them to yourself. Or take pictures of something like a fossil through a magnifying glass and email it to yourself. So high-tech! One of the most fun things we did while we were there was match the poop to the animal - not as easy as you would think! The biggest poop does not necessarily go to the largest animal FYI!
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Review from Jesse N.
Evanston, IL
3/26/2009
exhibits are always great and fun to kill a boring day in the Queen City.
Only disappointment I ever had is I went to see Happy Feet on IMAX and the dude who's job was to roll the film up after it played jammed the damn thing and I never was able to see the show :( -
Review from Pam H.
Kannapolis, NC
3/24/2010 9 photos
We've lived near Charlotte for the past five years and have visited the Discovery Place multiple times. Simply said, we love it. The new renovations are definitely worth checking out. If you have little ones they will love the KidScience exhibit. Its very hands on. There's a water area equipped with little aprons so your little one doesn't get wet while he's discovering how water works. It is a children's oriented museum but the kids have a hard time persuading me to go when its time to leave. We are very excited to see the finished renovations in June. My website: http://www.swirlbaby.com
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Review from Alessandra S.
Charlotte, NC
8/6/2008
Went over the the IMAX last night to see the Dark Knight. First of all, quick note about the movie itself - believe the hype. It is that good. Now, onto the theatre...
This was our second attempt at going, our first being Sunday night, but unfortunately it was sold out then. They open 45 minutes before showtime, and we got there to find a long line of people who we thought were waiting to purchase tickets - turns out they had all purchased way earlier, the showing had been sold out for hours and they were just waiting to get in and claim their seats. Smart move. We followed suit yesterday. The one thing you want to make sure of when you are going here is that you get there early to ensure a seat in the middle. We were fortunate, and set right in the center of the theatre.
I can't imagine people's experiences who sat in the not-so-good seating area, like the way front, or all the way up top or out to the sides. The first thing we said upon leaving was, "Wow, we need to go back and see it on the regular screen." I was unaware until last night that apparently there is a difference between IMAX, and IMAX DOME, which this theatre is. I always remember IMAX as a huge screen that makes you feel like you are almost in the showing, traveling around with the characters. The Dome wraps the picture all the way around the theatre and onto the ceiling so you are looking up at it. This sounds awesome, but this made it very difficult to fully experience the film. I'm sad to say that the fight scenes were completely lost on me - they move so fast that they make you dizzy in IMAX, and it's impossible to see everything because the screen spans so wide that you miss what's going on on the sides. If you get dizzy easily, it'd probably be a wise decision to skip this.
Overall, this was a great experience and I will definitely return to see the other great showings, like Pompeii, and Greece, but as for the movies like this, I'll take it to the original big screen. -
Review from Garrett G.
Charlotte, NC
9/7/2008
Do not get the wrong idea the place isn't just for kids. They have great IMAX movies here, I saw the Dark Knight, which was amazing. They have different shows centered on space and nature. It is always a learning experience for kids and adults alike. They also have Pink Floyd and Led Zepelin light shows on rare occasions.
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Review from sandra t.
Roanoke, VA
7/28/2007
Convenient parking and great exhibit - Body Worlds. The IMAX is wonderful - beware lots of kids everywhere!
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Review from Daniel C.
Wareham, MA
7/25/2007
I want to like the Discovery Place more than I do...
As a kids museum it is okay. There are some hands on things for the kids to try. The problem is that most of the exhibits are old and dated. Perhaps they just need to renovate some of the permanent exhibits to freshen things up and make them a bit more fun.
I do love the Imax theatre. We've taken the kids to see movies like Happy Feet and Undersea 3D. That's a blast.
