The Mint Museums encompass one institution with two locations; the Mint Museum of Craft + Design is located in the heart of uptown Charlotte, just 10 minutes away from the Mint Museum of Art. Collections and exhibitions at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design focus on the presentation and study of traditional and contemporary crafts made of ceramics, glass, wood, metal and fiber, as well as all 20th century design disciplines. The museum complements its world-class collection with traveling exhibitions and hosts a wide variety of educational programs and outreach activities throughout the year. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. Admission is FREE on Tuesdays at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and every Third Thursday of each month from 5 - 8 p.m.