The New Museum

A New Nature Experience For Charlotte

With a focus on the Piedmont, the new Charlotte Museum of Nature will feature live animals native to our region and outdoor experiences that take advantage of its forest location. The Museum will be reoriented toward Freedom Park and the Greenway, providing greater public amenities, including gardens and a community plaza.

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Museum Experiences

Otters: The Piedmont’s Playful Resident

North American River Otters are the signature animal ambassador for the Museum. They will surprise and delight guests of all ages, as they swim, dig, and play in a beautiful outdoor habitat designed to reflect their natural environment and enrichment needs.

Generations of Nature Lovers

The Charlotte Museum of Nature will serve as the epicenter for multi-generational learning to build a community committed to protecting our natural environment and resources.

A reimagined nature museum for our community ensures valuable space for exploration, learning and leisure. By supporting this campaign, you share in the organization’s vision of shaping a future where people embrace science to create opportunities.