Discovery Place Science

301 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC

Discovery Place Science

301 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC

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Capacity: 2,000 people

About Discovery Place Science

Discovery Place Science offers creative, intelligent and fun spaces for your event. From board meetings to large banquets, the Museum’s unique setting ensures a successful event every time. Whether you need one room with smart technology or the whole Museum, our experienced staff will take care of all of the details to create a customized experience.

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Discovery Place Science Rental Information

Attendees: 0-1800 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 0-1800 | $750 - $7,500 /event
Pricing for all event types

$750 - $7,500

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Event Spaces

Level 1

Maximum Capacity: 300
Exhibit Hall

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Level 1

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Exhibit Hall | Maximum Capacity: 300

The Museum's award-winning World Alive exhibition featuring the Aquarium and three-story Rainforest make Level 1 ideal for cocktail receptions, smaller seated dinners or team building activities.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 180 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 100 People

Reception
Capacity: 300 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Special Features: Explore More Life Lab with touch-tank.

Level 2

Maximum Capacity: 1500
Exhibit Hall

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Level 2

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Exhibit Hall | Maximum Capacity: 1500

One of the most vibrant and interactive locations in the Museum, Level 2 is packed with ever-changing exhibits and experiences. The options are endless for ways to program an unforgettable event. We suggest adding on an animal program or live science demonstration for a fun and dynamic experience.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 380 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 300 People

Reception
Capacity: 1500 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Number of Exhibit Sections: 2
Special Features: Explore More Stuff Lab and Explore More Me lab.

Level 3

Maximum Capacity: 100
Exhibit Hall

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Level 3

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Exhibit Hall | Maximum Capacity: 100

An imaginative and innovative space, Level 3 features the inventive Think It Up exhibition and the accompanying Thinker Space, the Museum’s design lab. Perfect for creative cocktail parties, team building activities or group gatherings. Every rental comes with a standard activity in the lab, or take your evening up a notch by adding a specialized activity.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 5 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 5 People

Reception
Capacity: 100 People

Amenities

Features

Tryon Suite

Maximum Capacity: 70
General Event Space

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Tryon Suite

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 70

Arguably one of the best event locations in the city, our Tryon Suite features two separate bright and open spaces, Windows on Tryon and Tryon Lounge. Windows on Tryon is a great space for meetings, company retreats or workshops. Tryon Lounge is a multiuse versatile space perfect for anything from meetings to cocktail receptions or even seated dinners. The spaces can be rented individually or together to create a larger event space or breakout spaces. Tryon Suite is also home to a rotation of visually stunning art exhibits throughout the year.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 70 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 64 People

Chevron - 18"
Capacity: 30 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 30 People

Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 30 People

Conference
Capacity: 30 People

Reception
Capacity: 55 People

Theater
Capacity: 50 People

U-Shape
Capacity: 30 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Special Features: AV: Smart Board and Speakers. White boards, Mobile tables and chairs.

Discovery Theatre

Maximum Capacity: 200
Theater

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Discovery Theatre

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Theater | Maximum Capacity: 200

Perfect space for presentations, speakers and discussion panels. Discovery Theatre offers exceptional audio/visual capabilities in a comfortable state-of-the-art environment. Take advantage of the large screen by showing your own pre-approved film.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 200 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Special Features: Large Screen, AV, Seating for 200

Discovery Place Education Studio

Maximum Capacity: 50
General Event Space

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Discovery Place Education Studio

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 50

A brand new facility on Discovery Place Science’s uptown campus, the Education Studio has state-of-the-art meeting spaces perfect for brainstorming, break-out sessions or group. The main area comfortably seats 30 at round tables of 5. The space is equipped with white boards and a flat screen smart board for PowerPoint presentations or films. Break-out spaces are available on both sides of the main space.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 30 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 50 People

Theater
Capacity: 50 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Special Features: Equipped with a Smart Board and white boards

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Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 2000
Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet):

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