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Museum Hours

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Discovery Place Science: Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Discovery Place Kids - Huntersville: Tuesday-Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Discovery Place Kids - Rockingham: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. No member hours on Sundays.

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Monday Closed
Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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  Adults Children Members Richmond County Residents
Price $8 $8 FREE $6

Plus any applicable sales and use taxes.
Children younger than 1 FREE, Group Discounts available.
Military receive $2.00 off Museum admission (must show ID).

Filming & Photography: Discovery Place reserves the right to use photos or videos taken of visitors while they are at the Museum or related events for publicity and promotional purposes. Every effort is made to make visitors aware they are being filmed, photographed and/or recorded. We are also sensitive to the wishes and rights of parents and caregivers who may not want their children to be filmed and/or photographed.

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As a benefit of your EBT or WIC card, North and South Carolina residents can visit any Discovery Place Museum as part of our Welcome Program for only $3 per person per visit. Welcome guests may purchase tickets in advance online or upon arrival.

Please provide the following at the Admissions Desk on the day of your visit:

  • Your North Carolina or South Carolina state-issued photo ID
  • Your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card or WIC card/voucher
  • Your e-tickets if you purchased online.

Click here to purchase Welcome tickets online.

Please note: Welcome Program benefits are only for NC and SC residents and may not be used for school or group visits. Some special exhibitions or experiences may require an additional fee. ID is required.


Getting Here

Discovery Place Kids is located in the heart of downtown Rockingham, NC.

A limited amount of free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Museum and additional parking is available throughout downtown Rockingham.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Will I be required to wear a mask?

    Masks are not required but are strongly encouraged for museum visitors experiencing cold and flu-like symptoms.

  • Where can I buy a ticket?

    Tickets must be purchased in advance online. Click here to purchase your tickets.

  • How do I purchase Welcome tickets?

    As a benefit of your EBT or WIC card, North and South Carolina residents can visit any Discovery Place Museum as part of our Welcome Program for only $3 per person per visit. Welcome guests may purchase tickets in advance online or upon arrival. Click here to purchase Welcome tickets online.

  • What is the Member Hour?

    Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham Members have early access to the Museum one hour before it opens to the public, Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. There are no longer Member Hours on Sundays. Not a Member? Join today!

  • Do I have to leave the Museum by a certain time?

    Once you are in the Museum you are welcome to stay until closing.

  • Can I bring lunch, snacks, drinks?

    Small snack items may be brought into the Museum and consumed in designated locations.

  • Are pets allowed in the Museum?

    For the safety of our guests and living residents, no outside animals are allowed in the Museum except service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

    Please note: emotional support animals are not ADA-recognized service animals and are not allowed in the Museum.

  • Can I bring a stroller?

    Yes, strollers are permitted in all of the Museums. Please be aware that elevator access will be limited to one family/group at a time and so we ask for your patience when accessing the elevators with strollers.

  • How are you providing accessibility accommodations?

    Wheelchairs are available on a first come, first serve basis at all of our Museums. Visitors should request a wheelchair at Ticket Check In. Wheelchairs are sanitized after each use.

  • How do I show my ticket?

    All visitors must enter the Museum through a single location as identified on your ticket. There, visitors must present their digital tickets for entry.

  • I received a confirmation email but not the second email with my tickets.

    Please bring the confirmation email to Ticket Help when you arrive at the Museum.

  • Can I use my ASTC Passport benefits at Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham?

    General admission to Discovery Place Science and Discovery Place Nature are included in the ASTC Passport Program with the admittance policy of: general admission for two adults and up to four children 18 or younger. Distance exclusions may apply. Discovery Place Kids locations are not included in the ASTC Passport Program. Proof of active membership at a participating museum and proof of residency required. Contact Members@discoveryplace.org for more information.

  • Discovery Place Filming & Photography Policy

    Discovery Place reserves the right to use photos or videos taken of visitors while they are at the Museum or related events for publicity and promotional purposes. Every effort is made to make visitors aware they are being filmed, photographed and/or recorded. We are also sensitive to the wishes and rights of parents and caregivers who may not want their children to be filmed and/or photographed. Read the full policy here.

Discovery Place is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our admission fees cover only a portion of the cost to provide high-quality science education experiences to our community.

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