CHARLOTTE, NC (October 9, 2025) – This winter season, for the first time, Discovery Place Science invites visitors to step into a glowing, snow-dusted wonderland with the debut of Snow Days, a one-of-a-kind, all-ages exhibit opening Saturday, November 22 and running through the winter holidays.

Produced in-house by the Discovery Place team, Snow Days is a fully immersive experience designed to inspire awe, nostalgia and wonder during the winter season. From the moment visitors enter the exhibit, Snow Days signals a shift from the everyday museum experience. Snowflakes fall across projection-covered walls and footprints appear in the “snow” beneath visitors’ feet, setting the scene in this exhibit that explores winter through light, science and storytelling.

“Winter is a season that lives deeply in human memory and emotion. With Snow Days, we wanted to create a place where visitors of all ages could be transported into a world unlike any other in Charlotte,” said Catherine Wilson Horne, President & CEO of Discovery Place. “Whether it’s families making new memories, friends marveling at the Northern Lights or children pretending to be Arctic explorers, Snow Days is a reminder of the joy winter brings when we share it together.”

Highlights of Snow Days: 
Aurora Borealis Experience – Walk beneath the dazzling Northern Lights in a peaceful winter scene. It’s a moment of stillness and awe in the heart of the exhibit. 
Sock Skating Rink – A frictionless skating experience for all ages. Visitors slip off their shoes and glide along the rink, joining a fun-filled winter tradition—no ice required! 
Nature & Animals in Winter – Get up close to non-living museum specimens like the Arctic fox, Humboldt penguin and snowy owl, and discover how different species adapt to the cold through migration, hibernation and more. 
The Inuit: Life, Culture and Survival – Build a traditional-style igloo and explore fascinating artifacts and stories of resilience from Inuit communities who have thrived in Arctic climates for generations. 
The Snowflake: Research, Art and Folklore – Marvel at intricate snowflake photography, design virtual snowflakes and explore how snow has inspired both science and storytelling across time. 
Hygge: Human Comfort for Survival – Relax in a cozy nook styled after the Danish and Norwegian tradition of hygge, celebrating the warm side of winter with soft lighting, music, blankets and books. 
 
Visit Snow Days:
Where: Discovery Place Science, 301 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 
When: Opens November 22, 2025, on exhibit through the winter holidays. 
Who: All ages are welcome. 
Ticket Info: Included in museum admission and free for members. 
 
Media Preview 
Media is invited by appointment to preview the Snow Days exhibit on Thursday, November 20 and Friday, November 21 prior to the public opening on Saturday, November 22. Please contact Alyssa Mulliger, amulliger@discoveryplace.org, to schedule a walkthrough. 
 
 
About Discovery Place Science   
Discovery Place Science is the leading hub for science learning in the Carolinas—dedicated to the exchange of ideas, scientific exploration and creative expression to stimulate innovative problem-solving and learning. The Museum brings relevant, contemporary science to life through groundbreaking exhibitions, interactive educational programming and hands-on activities. Located in Uptown Charlotte at 168 W. 6th Street, convenient parking is available in the Museum’s parking deck—the Carol Grotnes Belk Complex—at the corner of Sixth and Church streets. For more information about Discovery Place Science, visit discoveryplace.org.