Discovery Place, Inc. was ranked as the third most visited museum and historic attraction in North Carolina during 2012, according to an annual survey released by Carolina Publishing Associates. 

For the third year in a row, the organization also ranked as the most visited museum and historic attraction in the Charlotte region.

Visited by 762,261 guests in 2012, Discovery Place Inc.’s attendance included visitation to Discovery Place, Charlotte Nature Museum and Discovery Place KIDS–Huntersville.

“Hands-on science centers as educational resources are critical to our future and encourage children to discover science, technology, engineering and math,” said John Mackay, president and CEO, Discovery Place, Inc. “The breadth and depth of what Discovery Place does encompasses exhibits, shows, programming, lab activities, outreach initiatives, professional development, and more.

Discovery Place, Inc. was ranked as the third most visited museum and historic attraction in North Carolina during 2012, according to an annual survey released by Carolina Publishing Associates. 

For the third year in a row, the organization also ranked as the most visited museum and historic attraction in the Charlotte region.

Visited by 762,261 guests in 2012, Discovery Place Inc.’s attendance included visitation to Discovery Place, Charlotte Nature Museum and Discovery Place KIDS–Huntersville.

“Hands-on science centers as educational resources are critical to our future and encourage children to discover science, technology, engineering and math,” said John Mackay, president and CEO, Discovery Place, Inc. “The breadth and depth of what Discovery Place does encompasses exhibits, shows, programming, lab activities, outreach initiatives, professional development, and more.

Project Change the World is handing out blankets to the homeless this weekend.

All are welcome to bring blankets to distribute to the homeless sleeping on the streets of downtown Charlotte.

Donors should meet in front of the waterfall at 100 South Tryon Street in Charlotte, Saturday February 23, at 8:30 p.m.

Free parking is available at the County Building at 618 North College Street. Nearby Marshall Park offers free parking, as well.

For those who can not attend, donations can still be made to the organization, by first emailing info@projectchangetheworld.org.