Get a front row seat.
Charlotte Nature Museum’s professional Puppet Theatre offers nature-based puppet shows and coordinated programming especially designed for young viewers. Grandpa Tree can be found in the Nature Dome by the “nighttime campfire”, with his forest friends. Join us in the woods and enjoy captivating tales of wildlife.
Featured Show
Creatures of the Night
Join Grandpa Tree by the nighttime campfire and find out which nocturnal animals who are up and about while you are snug in bed.
Featured Show
Chat with a Naturalist
Have a close encounter with one of the Museum’s Ambassador Species, go for a walk and discover the plants and animals that make Paw Paw Nature Trail home or just meander through Butterfly Pavilion for a guided tour and learn the story of our lfree-flying butterfly collection.
Featured Show
Carolina Morning
Learn all about the wild animals that live in an urban park as we follow the adventures of Dirty Dog. Learn how we all can live in harmony with our wild neighbors and protect our natural areas.





