# Mint Museum Uptown: Lewis Family Gallery Hands-On Art Space & Urban Discovery > Place to go for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Tue, Thu–Sat 11:00 AM–6:00 PM; Wed 11:00 AM–9:00 PM (free 5:00 PM–9:00 PM); Sun 1:00… - Dates: Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Mint Museum Uptown at Levine Center for the Arts, 500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202 - Ages: All ages; Lewis Family Gallery ideal for ages 2–12; fully stroller friendly with large elevators - Price: Adults $15; Youth (ages 5–17) $6; Children 4 and under free; free admission for everyone Wednesday evenings 5:00 PM–9:00 PM - Schedule: Tue, Thu–Sat 11:00 AM–6:00 PM; Wed 11:00 AM–9:00 PM (free 5:00 PM–9:00 PM); Sun 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (closed Mondays) - Organizer: The Mint Museum - Official page: https://www.mintmuseum.org/visit/admission/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/mint-museum-uptown-lewis-family-gallery-hands-on-art-space-and-urban-d--listing-f5ec8c12ce748f4d54d64528 ## About Located in the heart of Center City Charlotte at the Levine Center for the Arts, Mint Museum Uptown houses world-class collections of craft and design, fashion, and contemporary American art. A major destination for families is the museum's dedicated Lewis Family Gallery—an interactive, hands-on creative space designed for all ages. Inside the Lewis Family Gallery, children can step inside a 3D Romare Bearden collage playhouse, tackle architectural building challenges, construct colorful mosaics, dress up in artistic capes, and relax in reading nooks filled with illustrated art books. Large elevators, wide galleries, family restrooms, and stroller-friendly access make exploring the Uptown museum seamless. ## Similar picks in Charlotte - [Drop In Art at Mint Museum Randolph](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/drop-in-art-at-mint-museum-randolph--listing-98352876536696f3def46abf) — Wed, Nov 11 (+3 more dates) · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Mint Museum Randolph · Ages 4+ · Free · checked Oct 30. 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