Make Waves with Your Support—Gain Access to an Exclusive Donor Event
Are you fascinated by the ocean and its incredible creatures?
Do you dream of working with marine animals or exploring the mysteries of aquatic ecosystems?
Your donation today unlocks an invitation for you and your family to be part of a one-of-a-kind donor event on June 7 at 10:30 AM at Discovery Place Science. Once you make a donation, we'll send you an invitation to attend the event.
Join us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring leading voices in aquatic biology and marine science from UNC Charlotte, NC State, and Discovery Place. Hear firsthand from our experts as they share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs — including an insider look at what it means to be an Aquarist-Keeper at Discovery Place.
Our panelists will recount the experiences that have shaped their paths, the milestones they've achieved, and the daily adventures of marine-related careers.
After the panel, stay and explore our new OceanXperience exhibition. Step aboard the OceanXplorer and immerse yourself in the world of ocean science — from Mission Control to the Sub Hangar — with hands-on activities and interactive adventures for all ages.
📅 Date: Saturday, June 7
📍 Location: Discovery Place Science
🕦 Time: Reception at 10:30AM, Panel begins at 11:00AM
By becoming a Discovery Place donor, you’ll not only support vital animal care and future educational programs — you’ll also receive an exclusive invitation to our special OceanXperience Panel Discussion event.
Other Ways to Give
Join the Discovery Circles
Join our new donor society program, the Discovery Circles, to receive all standard member benefits PLUS exclusive donor extras that take you behind the scenes and get you closer to the experiences and scientists you love. Discovery Circles Membership starts at $1,000 and includes access to all Discovery Place Museums for 6 or more people.
To join or learn more about the Discovery Circles, contact Lucy Livingstone by clicking the button below!
Leave Your Lasting Impact at the new Charlotte Museum of Nature
Donate $500 or $1,000 and have your personalized message engraved on a fence blade along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. It’s a beautiful way to honor someone special or celebrate a memory that will inspire generations to come.