Matthews, North Carolina — According to state and local development sources, Discovery Place plans to invest $4,800,000.00 to build out 24,000 square feet of new space in Matthews. The company is creating 35 new jobs at this facility. The company plans to occupy the new space in Matthews, on or about October 1, 2026. According to the company website Discovery Place is a private 501c(3) not-for-profit education organization dedicated to inspiring exploration of science and the natural world through extraordinary exhibits and educational programs that inform, challenge and engage audiences of all ages. As one of the leading hands-on science centers in the country, Discovery Place offers visitors the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the basics of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a fun, interactive and informal setting. Discovery Place, Inc. owns and operates Discovery Place Science, Discovery Place Nature, Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville and Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham. Discovery Place Science in Uptown is home to the Accenture IMAX Dome Theatre.

To learn more about Discovery Place, visit http://discoveryplace.org/

Company Contact:
Catherine Horne, Chief Executive Officer
704-372-6261

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