Levine Museum of the New South

Levine Museum appoints new President and CEO

Levine Museum is delighted to announce that nationally renowned museum innovator and public historian Dr. Richard Cooper has come aboard as President and CEO of Levine Museum.
Connecting the Past to the Future

Through engaging exhibitions, substantive events, and community celebrations, Levine Museum of the New South shares stories of Charlotte and the region, connects people to each other, and inspires them to act.
What Is It Going to Take? Environmental Disturbance

Join UNC Charlotte’s Atkins Library and the Levine Museum of the New South for a discussion on the historical and social injustices caused by environmental disturbance in Charlotte as explored through the Climate Inequality CLT digital project.
States of Incarceration

States of Incarceration is created by over 800 people in 18 states, and growing. This exhibition explores the roots of mass incarceration in our own communities—to open national dialogue on what should happen next.

Explore the Past
Imagine our Future

History connects us. Experience the stories of our past to deepen your understanding of contemporary issues relevant to Charlotte and our world today. By understanding history and how it has shaped the present, we can find common ground and transform communities.

WHAT’S COMING

Exhibition

Grier Heights

Connect today to the past 140 years of Grier Heights community history
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Event

States of Incarceration Opening Day

September 23, 2023

You’re invited to be the first to experience our latest exhibition, States of Incarceration and meet Levine Museum’s new President and CEO, Dr. Richard Cooper.
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Digital

KnowCLT

In our immersive GPS-based experience, dive into the story of Brooklyn either on foot or from your home.
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Event

What Is It Going To Take? Environmental Disruption

September 26, 2023

Join UNC Charlotte’s Atkins Library and the Levine Museum of the New South for a discussion on the historical and social injustices caused by environmental disturbance in Charlotte as explored through the Climate Inequality CLT digital project.
Read More