If you bank with BofA, it's free on the first weekend of each month. Also the best art in Charlotte.
No. Public admission is $9 per adult
No, they have multiple fees; adult, child, student, etc
No there is a fee to get in but I can't remember how much it was
No, it's not.
No
No. Some events are free and they will accept donations
No. There is a cost for admission but they do offer some events for free
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