Museum of Durham History, at 500 W. Main Street between Downtown Durham and Brightleaf Square, is free to visit. It's a young and growing museum, and you'll also find exhibits throughout the community. Normally It's open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., but, of course, is closed right now. It's got some virtual events planned, … [Read more...] about Postcards From Durham: Virtual Live Event from Preservation Durham and Museum of Durham History
Museums and attractions
Virtual Trivia Tuesdays with North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive 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 … [Read more...] about Virtual Trivia Tuesdays with North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Events canceled at Nasher Museum, but museum remains open for now
Update: The Nasher Museum is temporarily closed. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, offers free admission on Thursdays. 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 17 and under Duke students, faculty … [Read more...] about Events canceled at Nasher Museum, but museum remains open for now
Postponed: Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
Update: This event has been postponed. The Annual Reptile and Amphibian Day will take place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, March 14th, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's free to attend and perfect for all ages. The theme this year is vipers! There will be presentations in the Daily Planet Theater and the Windows on the World stage … [Read more...] about Postponed: Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
History à la Carte, more, at North Carolina 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 Quilt-Speak: Uncovering Women's Voices Through Quilts Toy Boom: Toys from the … [Read more...] about History à la Carte, more, at North Carolina Museum of History
Free tours, more, at NC Museum of Art
Admission to NC Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, is free, and there are also many events scheduled. Some of them are free as well. Make sure to check the NC Museum of Art calendar for other events and to make sure that there haven't been any changes. Current Exhibition John James Audubon’s The Birds of America Today only about 200 complete sets of The … [Read more...] about Free tours, more, at NC Museum of Art
CAM Raleigh’s First Friday, Family Day, and Spring Artists Reception all this weekend
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. Admission to CAM Raleigh is now FREE thanks to the generous support of members and partners. Keep reading for some free special events at CAM Raleigh, and a description of Corey Pemberton's exhibit, creature, … [Read more...] about CAM Raleigh’s First Friday, Family Day, and Spring Artists Reception all this weekend
Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
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
Events canceled at NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design
Update: Events are canceled at Gregg Museum through end of April. Check soon for an update. 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 … [Read more...] about Events canceled at NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design
“Pay What You Can” at Kidzu Children’s Museum first Sunday of month (plus a discount for any day)
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The first Sunday of every month, Kidzu Children's Museum has "Pay What You Can" day. If you'd like, you can "pay it forward" but it really does mean to just pay what you can. This is a chance to visit Kidzu Museum for a price as low as you'd like to pay. Kidzu Children's Museum is at University Place in Chapel Hill, at 201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill. Kidzu's 8,500 square foot space provides … [Read more...] about “Pay What You Can” at Kidzu Children’s Museum first Sunday of month (plus a discount for any day)
