Children's Museums
Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
📍 105 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078🌐 kids.discoveryplace.org/huntersville
🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
About Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
Kids' museum with interactive exhibits. Learning-focused children's museum with interactive exhibits in various themed areas & live shows. Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville features a full-size fire truck exhibit where children can suit up in firefighter gear and explore an actual fire truck. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,184 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Best For
- Infants to 7 years old
- Highlights
- Interactive cooking café, farm-to-table market, fitness center, fire truck exhibit, growing garden
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Both
- Special Programs
- Summer camps, birthday parties, field trips, daily science shows
💡 Did You Know?
- Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville features a full-size fire truck exhibit where children can suit up in firefighter gear and explore an actual fire truck
- The museum offers Sensory-Friendly Hours during April, providing an accessible experience specifically designed for children with sensory sensitivities
- The Town Market exhibit combines farm-to-table shopping with scientific exploration, including microscopes for seed and sprout examination and time-lapse videos
- The museum provides waterproof aprons at the Splish-Splash Water Table, demonstrating intentional design for wet play without requiring parents to bring additional supplies
💬 What Visitors Say
- Consider getting a membership if you plan to visit regularly — families report visiting weekly and find it worthwhile for the variety of play areas and educational activities available year-round.
- Start at the train section with young toddlers — multiple reviews highlight this as a standout favorite that can keep children engaged for extended periods.
- Plan to spend 2-3+ hours exploring the diverse play zones including the fire truck, water tables (waterproof aprons provided), veterinary clinic, grocery store, restaurant, and ocean-themed areas — there's substantial variety even for repeat visits.
- Book birthday parties here for better value compared to other venues, and inquire about curriculum-based field trips and classes that add educational depth to visits.
- Visit during Sensory-Friendly Hours (April 1-30) or Messy Member Morning (May 9) for specialized experiences, and catch daily science shows at Town Center Live Shows for hands-on learning.
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