PLACES TO WATCH & LEARN
Discover. Learn. Experience Charlotte.
From premium outlets and major retailers to upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment, Charlotte offers plenty of places to browse, shop, and explore.
Where to Experience the Queen City
THE MINT MUSEUM
Art. Design. Creativity.
Experience one of Charlotte’s signature cultural institutions.
The Mint Museum features collections spanning American, contemporary, decorative, and global art and design.
With locations including Mint Museum Uptown, it’s a great addition to an afternoon exploring central Charlotte.
HARVEY B. GANTT CENTER
Art. Culture. History.
Located in Uptown Charlotte, the Harvey B. Gantt Center celebrates the contributions of Africans and African Americans to American culture.
Explore exhibitions, visual art, educational experiences, and cultural programming.
DISCOVERY PLACE SCIENCE
Explore. Experiment. Discover.
Turn your free time into an interactive experience.
This family-friendly destination brings science and discovery to life through hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, and immersive experiences.
MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS CHARLOTTE
See Things Differently.
Step into an interactive world of optical illusions, visual tricks, and immersive exhibits.
A fun, highly visual experience for friends, families, and groups, with plenty of opportunities for memorable photos.
BILLY GRAHAM LIBRARY
Faith. History. Legacy.
Discover the life and ministry of evangelist Billy Graham.
Through exhibits, multimedia presentations, historic displays, and the Graham family homeplace, explore decades of ministry history and the message that shaped his life’s work.
What Do You Want to Experience?
Choose the Charlotte experience that best fits your day.
The Mint Museum
Explore collections of art, craft, and design.
Harvey B. Gantt Center
Experience exhibitions and stories highlighting African-American art, history, and culture.
Discovery Place Science
Get hands-on with interactive science experiences.
Museum of Illusions Charlotte
Experience optical illusions, immersive exhibits, and plenty of photo opportunities.
Billy Graham Library
Explore the life, ministry, and legacy of one of Charlotte’s most recognized Christian figures.
BETWEEN SESSIONS?
Have a few hours before evening service? Instead of heading straight back to the hotel, take some time to discover another part of Charlotte.
Pick a destination. Grab a few friends. Go explore.
Share what you find
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Tag The KOINONIA Movement while you’re out — your find might send another attendee somewhere new.
Your guide. Your city. Your experience.
Charlotte is a city of culture, community, and connection — and it doesn’t take much to find it. Stay plugged in, stay curious, stay united.