Mint Museum Randolph

A refreshing collection of world-class pottery and porcelain highlights the permanent exhibits inside Charlotte's comprehensive art museum.

In Short Built in 1836, the building was the first branch of the United States Mint. Later, it became the first art museum in North Carolina. It is an experience for serious art lovers or...

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Guests can browse the collection while they take a break from the dance floor.

The Skinny Holding your wedding reception at the Mint Museum of Art can add a special element to your affair, especially when the entire facility is open for guests to browse. The...

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I'm sure there are hundreds of better museums, but for zero dollars on an otherwise boring Tuesday, the Randolph Mint Museum is a fun distraction. Go after 5PM on Tuesdays when it's free. There's also…

Posted by by Rhonda W. on February 27, 2011. Brought to you by openlist.

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My friend LB and I wandered into the Mint Museum Randolph in pursuit of the Platform Shoe Exhibit which we had been seeing signs for all over town. But, I assumed that it was at the Mint Museum…

Posted by by Michelle B. on February 27, 2011. Brought to you by openlist.

From 1836 to around 1861 this Federal-style building served as the first branch of the United States Mint. During the Depression it was saved from demolition through a community effort and became North Carolina's first art museum. Now it is one of the major collections of American, European, African, and Asian artwork, along with ceramics, photography, maps and contemporary art. There are daily...

Posted on August 19, 2011. Brought to you by wcities.

The Mint Museum Uptown is located in a historic downtown building that was recently renovated to celebrate the rich legacy of Charlotte's artistic tradition. The permanent collection holds a wide range of items made from ceramic, jewelry, glass, fibers, metal, and wood. Their special glass commissions alone make it worth the visit! For those who enjoy an interactive experience, the museum...

Posted on August 19, 2011. Brought to you by wcities.