It's been close to 2 years since my last visit here and my 4 star review remains the same. New…read morehighlights I've noticed since I have two small kiddos is the various bench seating options which make having a snack easy and the multiple bathroom locations throughout museum. Both of these things make it more enjoyable for kids and adults. It is not crowded during the week. My kids especially liked the Dino exhibit and live animals (snapping turtle, ground hog, owl). I just wish for a city the size of Charlotte (and surrounding area) that the museum was a little bigger. We were done in about 1-1.5hours

Enjoyed my recently visit to Schiele Museum of Natural History. The staff were friendly and…read morehelpful. The displays were creative and well maintained. Particularly enjoyed the dinosaur exhibit with all of the life size dinosaurs exhibits. Parking was easy. My only suggestion would be updating the outdoor area as it seemed quite run down and showing alot of wear, which was totally not the case with the indoor areas

The Kings Mountain Historical Museum is located in a former post office built in 1939 and is on the…read moreNational Register of Historic Places. The museum has street parking in the front and a small lot in the back. Admission to the museum is free but they do take donations. The exhibits seem to rotate here and while I was there they had Moonshine & Motorsports. So I got to learn about NASCAR and moonshine. The museum is laid out well and the exhibits have a lot of artifacts and storyboards to tell the stories. While the rotating exhibits and building were wonderful, I wanted to learn more about Kings Mountain.

Probably the thing I like most about this place is the building itself. It is the old Kings…read moreMountain Post Office and it has been well refurbished. I want to remodel this place and live here! Huge granite steps out front, rich woodwork inside, copper light fixtures, a safe, the postmaster's office. Saw a toy and train exhibition today. A large model train set filled the main room rounding the track through a winter scene. Cases with antique toys were around the periphery. There is a gift shop with pottery, paintings, cards and other assorted gifts. Not quite sure what they display in this small museum during the year. Yes, the exhibit was small, but it was fun, free and close to home. Donations can be made if you wish. If the weather permits, check out the old cabin that they relocated to the rear of the property.

I want to say this has been one of the highlights of my family trip. When your 16 yo his 17 yo best…read morefriend and wife all agree on this fact it says something. As adults we have this tendency to say "if I knew then what I knew now, I'd have paid more attention in school!" Well here's your chance. This tiny aquarium will impart more knowledge in a short visit than you probably take in most months if you take advantage of it. The interns and owner (a former teacher) are committed to answering questions. The things they are studying and sharing are amazing. If you go in and you want to learn and ask questions this will be an experience you won't forget. Think of the best science teacher you ever had, having an opportunity to show the world what she loves to talk about... and that is what you have here. Do yourself a favor, go, enjoy and learn!!

We went awhile back to see Charlotte and were sorely disappointed. Hearing of her death today…read morereminded me I had forgotten to write a review. This location is privately run and not for educational purposes. More like going to a friends house to see their pets. Please consider going to an aquarium run by scientists for educational purposes.

It's ok. I'll leave it at that. It's a lot smaller than I expected and there really wasn't too much…read moreto do. I think the best age for this museum is under 3. My 4 year old got bored pretty quickly. There also just wasn't a lot to do. There is a dress up area, but it only had a few items, same with the kitchen and pirate ship. I have to agree with another reviewer that the staff wasn't friendly. They were more concerned with everything getting cleaned up. iI's a children's museum - there's supposed to be a level of mess, but when a kid puts a doll at the table and then goes to the kitchen area and you put the doll back, maybe think "was that kid getting food to play feed the doll?"and not assume they were leaving it. Also, parents - there's an overpriced gift/toy section in the front that you can't avoid. Bright side - there's some fun lunch and treat spots close by.

The museum is small but cute. Best for children 2 - 4 years old. Most of the front desk staff are…read morewelcoming. But the staff in the back must not have children. I'm not sure that they even like children. When my older children were little, I used to bring them and that staff would interact with the kids and parents. Most of this staff just sits on side, ignoring children and adults. There is one lady, Miss Wendy that all of my kids love, but she's not there very much. They had an event this weekend and I am glad that we went in the afternoon. My friend got turned away in the morning only an hour after they opened. She said that staff very rudely told her that she should have gotten there earlier. Her children were heartbroken. They did have some people, mainly teenagers with volunteer name tags who were very nice. My little adored the older gentleman who played with him. They had the upstairs set up really cute with a Winnie-the-Pooh exhibit. But unfortunately, they said that it would only be there for that day. They had friendly teens in that space playing with the kids. Admission is not worth it, but their membership is a good value because it includes other museums.

A super interesting spot and I've had it bookmarked for years. I finally had enough time to stop…read morehere during normal hours on my way between Charlotte and Atlanta. Sadly, the museum is ONLY OPEN FOR INN GUESTS. So if you are wanting a tour of the Presidential Culinary Museum, you can book a stay on any of the various hoteling sites or direct with them. They were very polite when they turned me away today. [Review 670 of 2025 - 4153 in North Carolina - 24231 overall]

Disappointed that this venue is only open to people who stay there at the Inn…read more We just learned about it and though the gentleman was nice on the phone, he was firm in the fact that you have to be staying at his Inn. He has scheduled tours for guests. Maybe that is why he hasn't claimed the business. The one review here was 3 years ago, and now mine.

The Earl Scruggs Center is located in Downtown Shelby in the 1907 built Cleveland County…read moreCourthouse. Free parking is available on the street. The entrance is on the Washington Street side of the building. Make sure to stop at the smaller building outside as that is where you buy your tickets and receive your earbuds. From there you can proceed inside the renovated courthouse and a docent with start the introduction film then explain what order to go through the museum. The Center opened in 2014. I did not know who Earl Scruggs was before my visit. The North Carolina Musicians Mural Trail brought me to Shelby, NC. But he was a well-known banjo player and who had his own style of playing while developing the sounds of bluegrass. Besides Scruggs, the museum tells some of the history of Cleveland County. The Rotunda has the instruments used by the Scruggs family. In These Hills tells Earl Scrugg's story and has some interactive exhibits. There is a board where you can listen to his music and that of other artists. Out of Carolina is the next room and covers the next stage in Scruggs career. The radio history, Shelby Dynasty and textile mills in the area. Turning Road is the last room covers the Civil Rights Movement, textile mills closing, and changing music styles. I recommend a visit to the center if you are near Shelby.

Very interactive and interesting to learn about Earl Scruggs and bluegrass music. I enjoyed it…read morewith my family.

Had my daughter's birthday party here. So fun! She said it the best birthday yet! Definitely it out!read more

They just had my detailed, FACTUAL original review (and one owners unprofessional, snooty…read moreresponses) removed for being too truthful I guess. Here's a shorter version... cute photo opps, but do NOT waste your money on their birthday packages. It's average at best, contrary to one of the owners being an "event planner". Go take your pics and celebrate your event elsewhere as it is not worth the money they charge for what you get. Is that better?

this place is AWESOME!!!!…read more hidden gem. Fun for kids of all ages. I saw so many dads with their kids in there, both having a blast - together!! (* which is rare in this age of iPads and Roblox). The game selection was excellent. All the units are very well taken care of. There's no garbage machines, no nothing broken down. The whole establishment is very clean. They also have a lot of new arcade games from the last few years. So it's clear the owner is putting money and investing into new units. There's a whole slew of pinball games. Again, great selection. They have tons of snacks, food, and a great beer selection. Paragraph 15 bucks for all you can play is a steal. You can go down there and hide from your wife for hours on end. There's no question. I will be returning. Grab your keys, and run, don't walk, down to this place.

Owner is super sweet, good choices of drinks and snacks, major plus with having soft pretzels!…read more Me and my date had a wonderful time there. This is a perfect meeting spot.

This is a wonderful place to visit when in the area. There is so much information on all of the…read morewars. In fact, I cried in a few places just looking at those who have come before us and have fought for our nation. I couldn't believe how much that they had inside of this museum and how much that I learned. It actually flipped some switch inside of me and now I have a yearning to learn more for when I get back to Boston in the Spring to continue there for the Revolutionary War. They were kind enough to donate some discount tickets for my work place and I can't wait to share them with everyone to encourage them to see all of the wonderful, historical things inside. The staff is so very kind and welcoming. I highly advise visiting this museum when given the chance.

I could have spent the whole day here! The History and Arts Museum in Gaffney S.C. is fascinating!…read moreIt's loaded with artifacts from not only the history of Cherokee County but from every American War! It even has an Amelia Earhart display! She spent the night in Gaffney once before her disappearance! I highly recommend this museum! The staff here are friendly and quite knowledgeable! There is normally a 5.00 dollar entrance fee but it was waved because it was my first visit. I wholly recommend this museum to anyone with a keen interest in American history!

This is a hidden treasure! We encourage everyone to see this slice of history. Being from Detroit,…read moreMichigan it was especially exciting to see Thomas Edison's Dynamo! To imagine Thomas Edison being in Dallas thinking of inventions. Inventing the dynamo! To imagine life in the mill days. To imagine life in the olden days! The art exhibits were fun too! I wish I remember our volunteer's name , he made the experience vivid and we learned a lot! Truly exciting! Great exhibition!

This place is an amazing accidental find for us. Tucked in the back streets of Dallas NC this…read moremuseum offers a peek into the history of Gaston County told by local volunteers. Once you get a quick run down of the history of the historical building you begin a self guided tour that was 4 year old approved. Not all exhibits are fully geared at children either. It is well blended to allow children to be stimulated while adults are able to take in the rich history. We lost track of the time and ended up spending 3 hours & still didn't see everything!! We will go back another time for sure!! There is no charge but donations should be made. I gave 5 bucks b.c it was what I had on hand & we bought some stuff at the gift shop. It's an awesome little gem and a great way to spend the day for any age group. If you haven't been check it out!! Lamar gave us our historical over view and made sure we had a fantastic afternoon. I always appreciate a friendly staff.