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Julia Child: A Recipe for LifePress ReleaseOctober 19, 2026Traveling Exhibition Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Julia ChildLearn morePress ReleaseOctober 1, 2026Discovery Place Science Celebrates 45th Anniversary With New Season of Major ExhibitionsLearn morePress ReleaseSeptember 22, 2026Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days Tour Returns to Discovery Place Science This OctoberLearn morePress ReleaseAugust 27, 2026Discovery Place Science Opening Mending the Wild, an Art Exhibition by Charlotte Artist Tina AlberniLearn more

Press Releases

Explore Discovery Place photos and media resources. We are happy to assist journalists, bloggers and other members of the media with story ideas, fact checking, interviews and other requests.

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Julia Child: A Recipe for LifePress ReleaseOctober 19, 2026Traveling Exhibition Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Julia ChildLearn morePress ReleaseOctober 1, 2026Discovery Place Science Celebrates 45th Anniversary With New Season of Major ExhibitionsLearn morePress ReleaseSeptember 22, 2026Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days Tour Returns to Discovery Place Science This OctoberLearn morePress ReleaseAugust 27, 2026Discovery Place Science Opening Mending the Wild, an Art Exhibition by Charlotte Artist Tina AlberniLearn morePress ReleaseAugust 25, 2026Discovery Place Expands Workforce Development Efforts With Launch of Next Gen CollectiveLearn morePress ReleaseAugust 6, 2026Discovery Place Science Launches Youth Membership for Teens and Young AdultsLearn morePress ReleaseJuly 29, 2026LEGO® Build & Talk Brings Families Together to Explore Digital Play at Discovery Place ScienceLearn morePress ReleaseMay 5, 2026Discovery Place Science to Present Brick Masters Studio – Where Science and Imagination Collide Through LEGO® Art and EngineeringLearn morePress ReleaseApril 29, 2026Discovery Place Museums Announces Retirement of President & CEO Catherine W. HorneLearn morePress ReleaseApril 16, 2026Boxopolis: A Creative Cardboard City to Take Shape at Discovery Place ScienceLearn morePress ReleaseApril 14, 2026Discovery Place to Host Community Listening Sessions for Future Children’s Museum in MatthewsLearn morePress ReleaseApril 8, 2026Discovery Place Science Joins the Global City Nature Challenge 2026Learn more

Press Inquiries

For press inquiries, please contact Alyssa Mulliger, Senior Director, Communications, at amulliger@discoveryplace.org. 

Media FAQs

As a member of the media, who do I contact about filming or photographing the Museum?
For all media inquiries, please contact Alyssa Mulliger, Senior Director, Communications.
Does Discovery Place have a spokesperson or subject expert available for an interview?
Yes. From astrophysics to zoology, Discovery Place has experts in many subjects. To schedule an interview with one of our educators or leaders, please get in touch with Alyssa Mulliger, Senior Director, Communications.
Where can I find high-resolution images or additional information about the Museum?
Visit our Press Releases for available images. If you need additional resources, please contact Alyssa Mulliger, Senior Director, Communications.
What is your policy regarding professional photography or video at Discovery Place?
For the safety and comfort of our guests, all film and photography crews must be escorted by a Discovery Place staff member while filming in the Museum.

If you are a commercial photographer, videographer or Production Company, please contact Alyssa Mulliger, Senior Director, Communications. Each request is assessed on a case-by-case basis depending on availability, feasibility and appropriateness.

If you are a professional photographer interested in family portraits, senior photos, engagement photos or other special occasions, please contact Gigi Ochs, Senior Director of Adult Programming and Events.

If you are a guest visiting the Museum, we encourage you to capture the fun memories of your visit. Share your favorite photos with us on social media. Please note, tripods, monopods, drones and other professional photographic equipment are not permitted.
Does Discovery Place offer tickets to members of the media?
Yes. Media members may receive two complimentary admission tickets to any Discovery Place Museum. To reserve your tickets, please contact Alyssa Mulliger, Senior Director, Communications.
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