Levine Museum of the New South

The Levine Museum of the New South is a history museum in Charlotte, North Carolina, dedicated to the history and ongoing story of the post-Civil War American South. The institution is known for a central, interpretive exhibition that covers the South’s economic and social transformation.

The museum’s main exhibition presents a chronological narrative from Reconstruction through the 20th century and into contemporary life, using artifacts, photographs, and interactive media to explain urban growth, civil rights, and cultural change. Rotating exhibitions and public programs expand on regional themes and current civic issues.

The museum was established in the early 1990s with support from local philanthropists and civic leaders to create a civic history center for Charlotte. Since opening it has focused on public education, school programming, and community conversation about the New South.

Located in Uptown Charlotte, the museum sits within the city’s central cultural and business district and is a short walk from other downtown museums and attractions.

• Focus: The museum concentrates on the history and contemporary culture of the post-Civil War South, emphasizing social change and urban development in the region.

What to See #

• Core exhibition: A permanent core exhibition that traces the American South's development from the post-Civil War era to the present, presented through artifacts, oral histories, and multimedia displays.
• Temporary galleries and education spaces: Rotating temporary galleries and educational spaces used for school programs and community events focused on regional history and contemporary South issues.