Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, is free for everyone every day that it's open. Reservations are not required. You might be interested in our list of museums in the Triangle with free admission (all the time or certain days.) Upcoming Events at Nasher Museum of Art Find a full list of events at Nasher Museum of Art at nasher.duke.edu/events/. … [Read more...] about Second Sunday Open Studios at Nasher Museum of Art, and more!
Colleges and Universities
2nd Friday ArtWalk: Extended Ackland Art Museum Hours
Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus at 101 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, opens for extended hours, 5 to 9 p.m., on the 2nd Friday of every month. Stroll through the galleries featuring highlights from a collection of over 21,000 works of art, browse the Museum Store, and sketch in the galleries using art supplies from the lobby’s art … [Read more...] about 2nd Friday ArtWalk: Extended Ackland Art Museum Hours
38th Annual Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden
The 38th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 13 to December 6, 2026. You can come by and see the sculptures in the outdoor garden setting during the Garden's normal hours: The Garden is closed on Mondays and University holidays, including Thanksgiving. It's free to visit, … [Read more...] about 38th Annual Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden
Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 2 to Nov 5
Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. It's free and open to the public from October 2 to November 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Honor the dead with Día de los Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel. This year's Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel features … [Read more...] about Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 2 to Nov 5
Intergenerational Story Circle Series with Johnny Lee Chapman III at the Gregg Museum: Lakota John on Sept. 16
NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free, limited parking is available adjacent to the building. Currently open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Upcoming Events Intergenerational Story Circle Series with Johnny Lee Chapman IIIWednesday, September 16, 20266:30 … [Read more...] about Intergenerational Story Circle Series with Johnny Lee Chapman III at the Gregg Museum: Lakota John on Sept. 16
Evening Yoga and Garden Stroll at Raulston Arboretum Sept. 8, and more…
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, aims to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, as well as educate visitors and provide a living laboratory for research. The Arboretum is free to visit. Its hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Arboretum … [Read more...] about Evening Yoga and Garden Stroll at Raulston Arboretum Sept. 8, and more…
Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 22
Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party and street festival welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The whole community is invited to this free street festival. The festival includes music, games, vendors and much … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 22
JC Raulston Arboretum’s 50th Anniversary Bash on Aug. 15
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring the whole family to enjoy hands-on activities, explore the gardens and celebrate this milestone. Search the garden during the "50" scavenger hunt, play Plant Bingo, enjoy lawn games, listen to storytime and stop by the Education Yurt for … [Read more...] about JC Raulston Arboretum’s 50th Anniversary Bash on Aug. 15
Arts on East: Free outdoor concert series on Duke University East Campus: ZOOCRÜ on June 24
Duke Arts is presenting a free outdoor concert series, Arts on East. Arts on East concerts will take place every Wednesday from May 27 through June 24, 2026, at 7 p.m., on Duke’s East Campus. Previously called Music in the Gardens, this series has been renamed to reflect its new location. Concerts are held outdoors on Duke’s East Campus, located behind White Lecture Hall and the East Duke … [Read more...] about Arts on East: Free outdoor concert series on Duke University East Campus: ZOOCRÜ on June 24
Juneteenth Film Screening at the Nasher Museum of Art June 18
The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is hosting a Juneteenth Film Screening on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event, but registration is required. The Nasher will show the film BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions. Adapted from Kahlil Joseph’s renowned video art installation, BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions is a distinctive cinematic experience that mirrors the sonic … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Film Screening at the Nasher Museum of Art June 18
