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Tuesday 11am - 5pm Wednesday 11am - 5pm Thursday 11am - 5pm Friday 11am - 5pm Saturday 11am - 5pm

Charlotte Museum of History

Name: Charlotte Museum of History
Address: 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28215, US
Telephone: (704) 568-1774
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.1

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The Charlotte Museum of History saves and shares the Charlotte region’s history, connecting the past to current issues and opportunities.
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https://charlottemuseum.org/ The Charlotte Museum of History’s mission is to interpret and preserve Charlotte’s unique history, enriching the community through shared understanding of the past and inspiring dialogue about the future. We strongly believe that by preserving and interpreting our shared past, we protect cultural identities and legacies, promote vibrant local economies, and cultivate critical thinking and leadership skills necessary for an informed, engaged, and empowered community.

09/01/2026

Want a direct connection to Barcelona without the airport traffic? We’ve had one since 1999. ✈️

“El Dominante” was cast in Barcelona, Spain, on May 20, 1769. For more than 100 years, it served the Spanish before being captured by the U.S. military during the Spanish-American War.

President William McKinley gifted “El Dominante” to the City of Charlotte in 1900. In the century since, it’s stood at the former Charlotte Post Office (401 West Trade), on the campus of the Daniel Harvey Hill School (South Blvd. and Morehead), and in Uptown.

Moved for the final time in 1999, you can visit “El Dominante” today at the Charlotte Museum of History! 👋

08/26/2026

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of watching billboards become boutonnières! 🌸

Huge thanks to the ArtPop team and their volunteers for bringing the vision, the vinyl, and the vibes.

You can learn more about ArtPop’s mission and community arts programming by visiting artpopstreetgallery.com

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Want to host your own event at the Charlotte Museum of History? Please visit charlottemuseum.org/site-rentals/ to for details.

08/23/2026

We appreciate your patience!

Regularly scheduled programming will resume on Tuesday, August 25th.

08/17/2026

Homeschool Day: Back to School (9/4) is almost here, and tickets are going fast! 🎟️

Whether you homeschool, roadschool, unschool, or thrive in a co-op, you won’t want to miss this day of enrichment, exploration, and hands-on learning:

🍎Friday, September 4th | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
🧭 3500 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215
✏️ Additional info and tickets available at charlottemuseum.org/programs-events/events/backtoschool/

*The Charlotte Museum of History will be closed to the general public on Friday, Sept. 4th, for Homeschool Day: Back to School

08/04/2026

Baseball has always been more than just a sport. It’s connection, culture, and belonging. ⚾️

Explore the full story in ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas.

On display at the Charlotte Museum of History through October 18th, 2026. Tickets and info available at the link in our bio!

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Want to learn more about Copa de la Diversión? Visit mlb.com/milb/fans/copa

07/30/2026

Did you know you can step onto the battlefields of Lexington and Concord without ever leaving Charlotte? 🤔

American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition puts our founding history in your hands, with 20+ immersive and interactive scenes.

Ready to explore the Revolution yourself? Plan your visit today at charlottemuseum.org

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American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition will be on display at the Charlotte Museum of History through April 2027.

07/28/2026

From neighborhood sandlots to Major league stadiums: ¡Pleibol! explorers over a century of Latino baseball history through photos, oral histories, and artifacts. ⚾️

Now on display at the Charlotte Museum of History. Tickets and info available online at charlottemuseum.org!

07/19/2026

Step back in time on Sundays (for limited time only)! 🕰️

Enjoy extended summer hours this July and August, by visiting us between 1 - 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Plan your visit online at charlottemuseum.org

07/18/2026

Family Day has been non-stop fun and there’s still time to swing by! Enjoy activities, exhibits, and more until 5 p.m. (7/18)

07/14/2026

Step up to the plate this Saturday! ⚾

Join us on July 18th, to be among the first to explore our newest exhibit: “¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas.”

¡Pleibol! is a multicultural celebration of baseball, honoring the people, players and communities who helped shape America’s pastime.

Wear your favorite baseball apparel on Saturday (7/18), for $5 off your admission!

This exhibit was made possible by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) and Reliable Restorations.

Address

3500 Shamrock Drive
Charlotte, NC
28215

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 5pm
Wednesday	11am - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

(704) 568-1774

Website

http://www.charlottemuseum.org/

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