Be a part of exploration and discovery!
Discovery Place Kids-Matthews is a nonprofit part of the Discovery Place family of museums – a 501(c)(3) organization.
Be a part of exploration and discovery!
Discovery Place Kids-Matthews is a nonprofit part of the Discovery Place family of museums – a 501(c)(3) organization.
Discovery Place Kids-Matthews
The Town of Matthews and Discovery Place are bringing a new Discovery Place Kids museum to Matthews – currently planned for 2029.
A new Discovery Place Kids in Matthews will be a valuable community resource, providing families with a hands-on learning environment designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity and foster a love of learning in young children.
Join the Discussion
Discovery Place is planning to launch a series of community Visioning and Listening Sessions in September to gather input and hear directly from residents to shape a museum experience that truly belongs to Matthews. Every aspect of the museum will reflect the voices and needs of Matthews families and the community. The museum will be built with the community, for the community.
Our Progress
The Town will provide building space and Discovery Place will oversee the upfitting and operation of the museum. The building space will be funded through the Town’s Tourism Fund and is expected to be available within the next five years.
The proposed plan includes co-locating the new museum with a newly constructed Matthews Elementary School at 200 E McDowell Street in Matthews.
This museum will be a hub of imagination, and hands-on learning, designed to inspire young minds and bring families together. More than just a destination, it will be a valuable community resource where children can explore science in a fun and engaging way.”
Catherine Wilson Horne
Discovery Place, President & CEO
Discovery Place Kids-Matthews will be built with the community, for the community. From interactive exhibits to dynamic STEM programs, every aspect of the museum will reflect the voices and needs of Matthews families.”
Dr. Nikole (Nikki) L. Hill
Discovery Place, Chief Learning Officer
This museum will be a hub of imagination, and hands-on learning, designed to inspire young minds and bring families together. More than just a destination, it will be a valuable community resource where children can explore science in a fun and engaging way.”
Catherine Wilson Horne
Discovery Place, President & CEO
Discovery Place Kids-Matthews will be built with the community, for the community. From interactive exhibits to dynamic STEM programs, every aspect of the museum will reflect the voices and needs of Matthews families.”
Dr. Nikole (Nikki) L. Hill
Discovery Place, Chief Learning Officer
Nonprofit Museum Network
Discovery Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the leading hub for science learning in the Carolinas. Discovery Place’s network currently includes four distinct museum experiences—Discovery Place Science, Charlotte Museum of Nature (opening in 2026), Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville and Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham.
