We welcome you to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art – a vibrant hub of artistic exploration and inspiration located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. As the only museum in the Southern United States dedicated to European and American modern art and its legacies, the Bechtler is rooted in a remarkable era of art history from the collection of the Zürich-based Bechtler family. Intimate in scale, the signature terra-cotta building, designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta, features three floors of gallery spaces designed to pair the museum’s collection with national and international exhibitions that explore and celebrate the importance of modernism and the art it inspired. Please join us as we explore, as modern artists before us did, the always-changing nature of the world around us.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, a garden for all seasons, provides guests a chance to reconnect with nature. The breathtaking Visitor Pavilion welcomes visitors to 30 acres of spectacular gardens including a children’s garden, a conservatory dedicated to the display of tropical plants and orchids, the Dry Piedmont Prairie, annual and perennial displays, sparkling fountains, walking trails and more.

At Sullenberger Aviation Museum, we strive to leverage the wonder of flight to inspire, educate, and elevate future generations to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace. Our vision is to positively impact economic mobility, provide compelling experiences for all visitors, strengthen Charlotte as a destination, promote community participation, and drive economic development near our home on Charlotte's West Side. SAM aspires to make aviation come alive, so visitors of all ages can experience the wonder of flight. Leveraging an extensive collection of aviation artifacts and stories, visitors deepen their understanding of the diverse people, innovations, and opportunities in aviation. Our programs offer immersive, interactive learning experiences that will have you inspired by the world of aviation and aerospace.

Established in 1936 as North Carolina’s first art museum, The Mint Museum is a leading, innovative cultural institution and museum of international art and design. With two locations — Mint Museum Randolph in the heart of Eastover and Mint Museum Uptown at Levine Center for the Arts —the Mint boasts one of the largest collections in the Southeast and is committed to engaging and inspiring members of the global community.

The Charlotte Museum of History preserves and interprets the past to build a better future with greater opportunity for all. The Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday from 11am to 5pm except for the following: Thursday, July 4 the Museum will be open from 10:30am to 2pm for the annual Naturalization Ceremony and Independence Day Celebration, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, and New Years Day. The Charlotte Museum of History has an 8-acre campus nestled in East Charlotte. It is home to the oldest historic house and the oldest Rosenwald-style schoolhouse open for public tours in Mecklenburg County. Daily tours are available for a small fee, and the museum houses several exhibits that rotate quarterly. These exhibits interpret the settlement of the Piedmont Backcountry and the history of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region over time, focusing on moments in history rather than just a linear story.