Discovery Place is a private 501c(3) not-for-profit education organization dedicated to inspiring exploration of science and the natural world through extraordinary exhibits and educational programs that inform, challenge and engage audiences of all ages.

As one of the leading hands-on science centers in the country, Discovery Place offers visitors the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the basics of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a fun, interactive and informal setting.  

Discovery Place, Inc. owns and operates Discovery Place Science, Discovery Place Nature, Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville and Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham. Discovery Place Science in Uptown is home to the Accenture IMAX Dome Theatre.

Education

Museums

Natural Resources

Non Profit

Discovery Place

Catherine Wilson Horne

Diamond Gumbs

Shane McKenzie

Sakinah Lee

Marianne Fashjian

Sharon Butler

John Shaffer

Anne N. Ibekwe Cpa, Mpa

Jennifer Joyce

Nikki Williams Hill

Heather Norton

Deanna Dycus

Gigi Ochs

Ervin Gourdine

Leadership Team

Administrative and Finance Team

Sales and Reservations Team

Management and Coordination

Science and Nature Experience Team

Teams at Discovery Place

Leadership Team

Administrative and Finance Team

Sales and Reservations Team

Management and Coordination

Science and Nature Experience Team