Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus, at 101 South Columbia Street, is always free to visit. Its permanent collection consists of more than 17,000 works of art, featuring North Carolina’s premier collections of Asian art and works of art on paper (drawings, prints, and photographs), as well as significant collections of European masterworks, twentieth-century and … [Read more...] about Free events at Ackland Art Museum related to The Beautiful Brain Exhibition
Museums and attractions
Free: First Friday and Family Day at CAM Raleigh
CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, is a non-collecting contemporary art museum in downtown Raleigh. It offers bold, non-traditional exhibitions by living artists. Here are some FREE events that are coming up: First Friday Friday, March 1st, 2019 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free Meet artist Stephen Hayes and experience his new exhibition "Legacy, Legacy, Legacy" Express your creativity … [Read more...] about Free: First Friday and Family Day at CAM Raleigh
Science Cafe, more, at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all their events here. Some are free and some have fees associated with them. Here are a few upcoming free and cheap events. Make sure to check the location. Prairie Ridge Ecostation, 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh … [Read more...] about Science Cafe, more, at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Free art talks and performances at NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design
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. Monday: closed Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (open until 7 p.m. first Friday of month for First Fridays) Saturday: 10 a.m. … [Read more...] about Free art talks and performances at NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design
Free: Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
The 25th Annual Reptile and Amphibian Day will take place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's free to attend and perfect for all ages. The theme this year is toads! Here's what's going on: Presentations in the Daily Planet Theater throughout the day Presentations on the World Stage … [Read more...] about Free: Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: Paleontology March 1
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Open MInds Teen Science Café Each Open Minds Teen Science Café include a scientist presentation, an interactive activity relating to the discussion, a Q&A session, and time to meet other teens who enjoy science. This program is recommended for participants ages 11–17. The first 50 teens to arrive will receive … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: Paleontology March 1
Free Yoga-thon at City of Raleigh Museum
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, is holding free Yoga classes every Saturday through February 23rd, 2019. They're taught by local Yoga instructors and take place in the main gallery of the museum. Please bring your own mat and water. They all take place at 11:30 a.m. Except on February 16th, when there is even more free yoga at the museum! The Free Yoga-thon takes … [Read more...] about Free Yoga-thon at City of Raleigh Museum
Free Valentine’s Day Concert at Nasher Museum: Madrigals of Love & War
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, offers free admission on Thursdays and on select Sundays. It also hosts some free events. Normally admission is: $7 Adults $5 Seniors (65 and older) $4 Non-Duke students with student ID FREE ADMISSION FOR: Nasher Museum members Children 15 and under Duke students, faculty and staff with DukeCard or Duke Medicine … [Read more...] about Free Valentine’s Day Concert at Nasher Museum: Madrigals of Love & War
History à la Carte: Running for Freedom at NC Museum of History
North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street in Raleigh, is free to visit. It's open every day, with the following exceptions: Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Current Exhibits The North Carolina Roots of Artist Ernie Barnes (Through March 3, 2019) A Thousand … [Read more...] about History à la Carte: Running for Freedom at NC Museum of History
Free admission to Museum of Life + Science to Durham residents on Community Days
Museum of Life + Science, at 433 West Murray Avenue in Durham, is an interactive science park on 84 acres. It includes a two-story science center, a large butterfly conservatory, and 60 species of live animals in its outdoor exhibits. Admission is $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and military members, and $11 for kids age 3-12. However, on regularly scheduled Durham Community Days, residents of … [Read more...] about Free admission to Museum of Life + Science to Durham residents on Community Days
