Discovery Place Kids in Huntersville is an interactive, hands-on museum for young children. Little ones can climb behind the wheel of a full-size fire truck, shop for pretend groceries at Town Market and splash at the water table. Catch a live science show, then head outside to dig in the Growing Garden, a vegetable and pollinator garden with an activity bridge. Dedicated play areas for babies and toddlers keep the whole family together. Reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums in 2025, it’s a top-tier stop for a Lake Norman family trip.
Press your hands into a wall of pins and see what shape appears. Hands-on exhibits like these reward kids who like to poke, push and experiment.
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Check Out Town Market
Shop for pretend groceries at Town Market, ring up customers at the register, and look at seeds and sprouts under a microscope. Kid-sized storefronts make it easy to try on a new role.
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Bring the Babies
Crawl, climb and explore in a fenced play area reserved for guests from birth to age 3 and their adult caregivers. Butterfly and flower murals set a bright scene, and soft padded spaces and toys give the youngest visitors plenty to reach for.
