Natalie BerryCharlotte, North Carolina

1) The Mint MuseumMint Museum Randolph resides in a federal style building that once housed the Charlotte Mint. Opening in 1936, it was the first art museum in North Carolina, USA. The permanent collections include American Art, Ancient American Art, American and European ceramics, American and European Decorative Art, North Carolina Pottery, historic costume and fashionable dress and accessories, African Art, Asian Art, historic maps, Contemporary Art, and photography. The companion Mint Museum of Craft + Design focuses on contemporary craft.

https://www.mintmuseum.org

2) Charlotte Nature Museum

Charlotte Nature Museum is located at 1658 Sterling Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Museum features interactive nature exhibits and live animal displays, including a butterfly pavilion, live species, insects and a variety of native North Carolina animals.

http://www.charlottenaturemuseum.org

3) Carolinas Aviation MuseumThe Carolinas Aviation Museum is an aviation museum on the grounds of Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina.

http://www.carolinasaviation.org

4) Discovery Place

a family-friendly attraction with fun educational events, shows, IMAX, 3D films and live animals.

http://www.discoveryplace.org

5) Billy Graham Library

Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours.

http://billygrahamlibrary.org