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ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center

300 East Seventh St, Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 416-4600
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Ranked #8 of 64 attractions in Charlotte
Type: Children’s Museums
Most recent review
- 26 May 2013
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Blacksburg, Virginia
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132 reviews 132 reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013 via mobile

This place is a public library, do not expect the same thing you see in discovery place. These are 2 very different attractions. This is free, very entertaining, simple but fun. Very outstanding library and I have never seen something similar they hay 2 public parking lots where you can validate the ticket when you visit.

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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29 attraction reviews
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

This is a hybrid between a library, children's theater and teen lounge. One of the more unique offerings are their specialty classes and special events. -- Worth checking out, particularly on a rainy day, or very hot afternoon.

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Charlotte
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Trying to find something to do with the kiddos ages 3 and 6 on the weekend. This is a great place especially if they are running a program. When we were here, they had the Charlotte symphony, and my children were able to try a variety of instruments and they loved it! There are activities for all ages on the... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Beautiful display of artistic creativity at the main entrance. The hanging mobile is awesome. The book selection is decent as well. Several ipads, with children friendly apps, on each floor is an added plus.

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

We are essentially CT subscribers and one of the shows we picked this year was The Secret Garden. Imaginon is a wonderful spot not only for the library, but also for CT and educational programs they both offer. Not only was the CT theatre production spectacular, their education program is fabulous too. Young and old can find something to do... More

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Indian Trail, North Carolina
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 attraction reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

This one has a lot of what you would expect, but probably one of the better ones we've been to. I like the area's where kids can work w/ their hands and not know their learning.

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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11 attraction reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

Signed my son up for a drama class, Intro to Stage Combat. He loved it. He had a great instructor, who kept us in the loop with emails. We were invited to the last class to watch what they learned and it was great. Would definitely take more classes there. Well worth the $80 fee.

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Fort Mill, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

This is a great place to go spend an hour or so with young children. We have not seen a show there but I heard the children's theater is nice. We will have to check one out in the Spring.

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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36 reviews 36 reviews
12 attraction reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

All done so well!!! Uptown has a first clas act that takes you through the exhibits in a fun and interactive way!

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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6 attraction reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

They have computers just for kids and even a video game area. Librarys are no longer for reading. Welcome to the downfall of our generation. But, still, it's a snazzy place.

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