Best Museums in Gastonia

"After the Civil War, Charlotte was one of the first places to embrace the New South. This museum, housed fittingly in a modern building, tells the story of the city's—and region's—history, and as you walk through the permanent exhibits, the city grows around you. Try to arrange a visit when there's a rotating exhibit on display; right now, the museum staff is very excited about the launch of "#HOMECLT: People. Places. Promises," an ambitious temporary augmented reality exhibit that delves into Charlotte's diverse neighborhoods."

"While you’re in the area, if you love history, we suggest visiting the Levine Museum of the New South, which follows the history of the South after the Civil War with a focus on Charlotte and the surrounding Carolina Piedmont. If you prefer art, check out the Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Sozo Gallery or Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture."

"The Levine Museum of the New South is a history museum located in Charlotte showcasing exhibits that focus on life in the North Carolina Piedmont after the American Civil War."

"This collection includes works by some of the most influential artists of the mid-20th century, with pieces by Miró, Giacometti, Picasso, Calder, Hepworth, Nicholson, Warhol, Tinguely, Ernst, Le Corbusier, and Chillida. The museum also hosts several music events throughout the year, including a monthly jazz night. The Bechtler Museum of Art is the second museum in the country to be designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta."

"The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is another magnificent and amazing museum, one of the best places to visit in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Museum is a 0.838-acre space museum designed by a Swiss architect, Mario Botta, and set aside for the exhibition of 20th-century art. This is the second building designed by the Swiss architect in the entire country."

"Modern art is some of the most challenging but also some of the most striking. The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte is a sublime place to see amazing modern art. Here, you can see works from artists who aren’t afraid of giving the viewer a lot to ruminate over."

"The Harvey B. Gantt Center celebrates African-American culture through visual art, music, dance, theater, and film. It is located in the heart of Charlotte’s business district, alongside other institutions that form the Levine Center For The Arts. In an area that was once the hub of the black community, this stylish new building exhibits works that explore issues relevant to this particular community."

"The Afro-American Cultural Center was renamed after the first African-American mayor of Charlotte, Harvey Gantt. The museum celebrates the art, history, and culture of African-Americans and people of African descent. You can enjoy the John and Vivian Hewitt Collection of African-American Art."

"Imagine giving your children the opportunity to learn all about the fascinating world of raptors. At the Carolina Raptor Center children can experience close encounters of the raptor kind as they follow the Raptor Trail to meet and greet a variety of impressive falcons, eagles, vultures and hawks. Your children will have fun observing the birds at close range and not even realize how much they are learning about raptors and the important part they play in the wilds."

"Carolina Raptor Center is a charitable non-profit organization that relies on public financial support. Next, this company has a wide park that provides bird watches and other animal enclosures. Also, this company is reputable for releasing 1,00 birds a year, conserving the state’s biodiversity and environmental attractions."

"A pleasant woodland stroll within the Latta Plantation Nature Preserve leads past aviaries holding predatory birds that have suffered injuries – you may come across volunteers taking a vulture for a walk."

"A post shared by WeLoveCLT (@weloveclt) on Apr 12, 2016 at 9:07am PDT. ImaginOn is a 102,000-square-foot facility dedicated to getting children involved in education, the arts, culture and multimedia. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Children’s Theatre of Charlotte came to together to create this resource for children that includes two state-of-the-art theatres, a dedicated library space for kids 11 and under, four multi-use classrooms, a teen-only library, a multimedia production studio and interactive exhibit space in order to create this cultural hub for children of all ages."

"ImaginOn (the Joe and Joan Martin Center) is located in the heart of Charlotte’s culture and art district where it offers a unique space for young people to learn about art and culture. The center includes an enormous children’s library, two remarkable theatres, class rooms, a production studio and an exhibition space. The Spangler Library for Children caters for your children from birth to fifth grade, with a special baby and toddler area and hands-on activities for all ages."

"Just about every town has a library, but how many have one like ImaginOn?. This Charlotte, North Carolina attraction is the perfect place for an excellent learning experience. The potential for fun with your children can reach the top when you’re at ImaginOn."

"Discovery Place operates Discovery Place Nature, formerly Charlotte Nature Museum, located at 1658 Sterling Road, adjacent to Freedom Park. 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. Hands on learning includes activities like Harvesting Bees, check it out in the video below."

"Formerly the Charlotte Nature Museum, the Discovery Place Nature is a museum to explore nature including both plants and animals. Take the Paw Paw Nature Trail to learn more about all the native flora and fauna. The Creature Cavern is home to many different animals that you can see up close like opossums, turtles, snakes, and more."

"Come visit us and observe live animals in Creature Cavern, buzz by Insect Alley, hang out in our Big ..."

"This Uptown museum is another who offers free admission year round. Pop in and learn about gold mining in North Carolina Tuesday through Saturday from 9 A.M."

"Next up is Plaza Midwood's Massage Works of Charlotte, situated at 2514 Central Ave. With five stars out of 34 reviews on Yelp, the massage therapy clinic has proven to be a local favorite."

"Katura Day Spa offers a wide combination of Spa, Mind and Body Services and product lines. Also, the spa is very devoted by providing a variety of methods for restoring your facial and body wellness treatments and other skin cares. Their staff are licensed, insured, trained, and experienced."

"Tranquility and superior experience is the name of the game at Palestra Boutique Spa in the heart of Charlotte. The team at Palestra offers state-of-the-art skin treatments, non-invasive anti-aging services and massages to help you look and feel your best."

"I finally came to visit sugar donuts and I got the cinnamon crunch donut (which is my absolute favorite) I also got the vanilla, Nutella, espresso carame..."

"Pepperbox Doughnuts is special because the baker/owners, Nate DeVillers and Alex Beebe, have worked hard for years to perfect a light and airy, yeast-raised vegan base doughnut that comes in a variety of flavors. Pepperbox uses responsible, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible and their pop-up market beginnings have provided them with the support of the surrounding community. The innovative shop recently signed a lease for their first brick-and-mortar store, to be located in The Design Center in South End."

"Sweeten your weekend with a dozen doughnuts from Pepperbox Doughnuts. The light, airy and savory treats come in popular flavors like seal salt milk chocolate, cinnamon-spiced maple bourbon, olive oil and tangerine glazed and apple fritter. Vegan options are also available."

"Pictured clockwise from top left is cookie butter, mango habanero, piña colada, and blueberry lemon. Donuts were delicious, a good balance between not to..."

"You’ll find curbside service at select locations, plus delivery is available via Grubhub. You can also order through the Dunkin’ app to limit person-to-person contact as you go to pick up your order."

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"Another spot that loves to geek out over nature’s energy boost, Dilworth Coffee hosts SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) classes and workshops for beginning, intermediate and advanced baristas. At-home coffee brewers aren’t left out as Dilworth provides brewing guides for several brewing methods on their website. With 50+ exclusive, single-origin, certified organic coffees available, pick up some bags to take home or you can order your favorite online."