How much does it cost to go to the Mint Museum?
Price of admission
| Mint Members | Free |
|---|---|
| Adults | $15 |
| College Students / Seniors (65+) | $10 |
| Children 5 – 17 | $6 |
| Children 4 and under | Free |
When did the Mint Museum open?
1936
Mint Museum Randolph/Founded
When the Mint Museum opened its doors on Oct. 22, 1936, it was thanks to the efforts of a passionate sisterhood devoted to bringing art to the Charlotte community. At the helm was the Mint’s fairy godmother Mary Myers Dwelle.
Is Mint Museum free?
Both locations of The Mint Museum offer free admission every Wednesday from 5–9 PM. Free Wednesday Evenings are generously sponsored by Publix Super Markets Charities, Bank of America, and Mint Museum Auxiliary.
What coins were minted in Charlotte NC?
They were:
- Classic Head $5 Half Eagle (1838 only)
- Liberty Head $5 Half Eagle, Obverse Mintmark (1839 only)
- Liberty Head $5 Half Eagle, Reverse Mintmark (1840-1861)
- Classic Head $2.50 Quarter Eagle (1838 and 1839)
- Liberty Head $2.50 Quarter Eagle (1840-1860)
- Gold One Dollar Type One (1849-1853)
How long does it take to go through The Mint Museum?
about 2-2 ½ hours
How long does it take to visit the museum? On average, the Mint Museum Randolph or Mint Museum Uptown will take about 2-2 ½ hours to complete when special exhibitions are on display.
What day is The Mint Museum free?
Wednesday
Both locations of The Mint Museum offer free admission every Wednesday from 5–9 PM.
Does Charlotte have a museum?
Get Your Culture Fix at Charlotte’s Top Museums. Discover art, history, science, racing and nature at the Queen City’s award-winning museums. Charlotte has dozens of museums celebrating beauty of all kinds. Find a few that offer your favorite art, and enjoy an outing of inspiration and education.
Why is Charlotte called Mint City?
History. Following the first documented discovery of gold in the United States, the country’s first gold mine was established in North Carolina at the Reed Gold Mine. As no mints existed in the Charlotte area, miners had to send their gold dust to Philadelphia to be melted and coined.
When did the Charlotte Mint close?
North Carolina seceded from the Union in May of 1861, but minting continued at Charlotte under Confederate operation until it was closed in October of 1861 after it became impractical.
What is in the Mint Museum?
Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture, the Knight Theater, and the Duke Energy Center. Mint Museum Uptown also features a wide range of visitor amenities, including the 240-seat James B. Duke Auditorium, the Lewis Family Gallery, art studios, a restaurant, and a museum store.
Is there a Ford Mustang museum?
The Mustang Museum of America is dedicated to the celebration, preservation, education and display of the Ford Mustang and will provide value to visitors from the general public, members of the Museum and other automobile hobbyists.