Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, is one of the most popular attractions in Durham. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits that encourage children to learn about the world around them. The exhibits explore a wide range of scientific fields -- physics, zoology, aerospace, weather, sound, and more -- all in a fun, hands-on way. Read on to learn all about the museum, or … [Read more...] about Museum of Life and Science free for Durham residents March 1 and 17
Museums and attractions
25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Art Feb. 28
North Carolina Museum of History's 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, since the NC Museum of History is closed for renovation. The festival takes place Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast for January 31. This … [Read more...] about 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Art Feb. 28
Free Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead Saturdays in February
Duke Homestead, at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a special guided tour, "Field & Factory: Tobacco's Laborers" every Saturday in February, 2026. To learn a fuller story of the people who worked in tobacco, join Duke Homestead staff on site for a special program, “Field & Factory: A Look at Tobacco’s Laborers.” These walks will highlight the contributions … [Read more...] about Free Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead Saturdays in February
4th Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 30
4th Annual International Children’s Day and Luisito's Bilingual Book Fair will take place Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE, bilingual event. This event is intended for children of all ages. It features performances, authors, and family activities. Featured Performances: Featured … [Read more...] about 4th Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 30
An Evening with NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green at the Gregg Museum, Feb. 19, and more
NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Currently open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Read on to learn about Gregg Museum's current exhibits and upcoming events. Or jump right to the events! Current and … [Read more...] about An Evening with NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green at the Gregg Museum, Feb. 19, and more
“Her Heart is Slowly Breaking:” a Women’s History Tour of Stagville in March
Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Highway, Durham, North Carolina, is offering Women's History tours every Saturday in March, 2026, at 11 a.m. Tickets cost $10 (plus tax) per person. Space is limited. Explore the resistance, resilience, love, and labor of enslaved women on one of the largest plantations in North Carolina. This March, visit Historic Stagville for a special guided tour of the … [Read more...] about “Her Heart is Slowly Breaking:” a Women’s History Tour of Stagville in March
FREE Dose Yoga at Nasher Museum, Feb. 26, and more
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 FREE Dose Yoga at Nasher Museum, Feb. 26, and more
Music Lecture: Darius Milhaud’s Provençal Esther at North Carolina Museum of Art, Feb. 20
NC Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, is free to visit. The hours at this time are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special exhibits might require a paid ticket. Upcoming Events Music Lecture: Darius Milhaud’s Provençal EstherFriday, February 20, 20262 to 3 p.m.Free with registration (register here) Enjoy a captivating lecture by Dr. Jennifer Walker exploring … [Read more...] about Music Lecture: Darius Milhaud’s Provençal Esther at North Carolina Museum of Art, Feb. 20
City of Raleigh Museum’s Family Fun Day on Feb. 14: Make vintage Valentine’s cards and more
City of Raleigh Museum's mission is to "Preserve Raleigh's Past for the Future." It debuted its first exhibit in 1993, and operated as a nonprofit until 2012, when the City of Raleigh assumed operational control. It's supported by the nonprofit Friends of the COR Museum. It's at 220 Fayetteville Street, in the 1874 Briggs Building in historic downtown Raleigh. Admission is free, although a … [Read more...] about City of Raleigh Museum’s Family Fun Day on Feb. 14: Make vintage Valentine’s cards and more
Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employees
The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free through Bank of America's Museums on Us Program. Your credit or debit card from Bank of America or Merrill is your ticket to visit participating museums the first full weekend of every month. You can follow the above link to find all the museums across the country that are … [Read more...] about Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employees
