Want to visit Charlotte Museums for free over the holidays (or any time of year)? Here’s our handy list of which Charlotte Museums have free admission, and on which days.
11/14/17: Please note that this article was published in 2015, and some of these museums may have adjusted their programs and policies. Please call before you go and check on times and offers.
Schiele Museum of Natural History
2nd Tuesday @ 4-8pm
Duke Energy sponsors a FREE afternoon at this great museum. Go on a pretty day because their outdoor spaces are fantastic, too.
FREE Wednesdays @ The Mint Museum
Wednesdays @ 5-9pm
Both Mint Museum locations (Randolph & Uptown) are FREE on Wednesday evenings.
Sunday Fun Days @ The MINT Museum
January 10 (and usually the 2nd Sunday of each month except December) @ 1-4pm
Enjoy storytime, music, art, yoga and more each month. Free for children and MINT members.
Levine Museum of the New South
Sundays @ 12-5pm
Get a little southern culture on your Sunday afternoon. Take the family or go with friends.
Family Day @ The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
February 13 & May 7
Don’t miss this great event where admission is FREE for children and they can participate in lots of kid friendly activities.
Matthews Heritage Museum
First Saturday of the month
Free admission to learn about the history of this town on the outskirts of Charlotte.
Bank of America – Museums on Us
First full weekend of every month
FREE admission available at both MINT Museums, The Levine Museum of the New South, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts & Culture.
Gaston County Museum
Various FREE days throughout the year
Don’t miss their next FREE day on December 11th for their annual Christmas Open House. 4-6pm.
Wells Fargo History Museum
Always FREE
Open Tuesday through Saturday, except for bank holidays. Learn about gold mining in the area and the beginnings of Wachovia.
Billy Graham Library & Museum
Always FREE
Open Monday-Saturday, learn about the life of Billy Graham and his family with interactive and family-friendly tours and activities.
