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 dance at NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design
Museums and attractions
Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan 26-27
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is presenting a free 2-day program, Astronomy Days, Saturday, January 26th, and Sunday, January 27th, 2019, at the downtown Raleigh location, 11 West Jones Street. The event will take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The museum will partner with NASA and the Raleigh Astronomy Club for this event. The theme … [Read more...] about Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan 26-27
18th Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History Jan 26
The 18th Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at at the North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, January 26th, 2019, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a free event. Named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, the 18th annual African American Cultural Celebration will feature more than 75 musicians, storytellers, … [Read more...] about 18th Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History Jan 26
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
Free admission Nasher Museum of Art on Thursdays
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 admission Nasher Museum of Art on Thursdays
Science Café at NC Museum of Natural Sciences: Tigers in Trouble
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, … [Read more...] about Science Café at NC Museum of Natural Sciences: Tigers in Trouble
Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year’s Eve Party
Ring in 2019 a little bit early with Marbles Kids Museum's Noon Year's Eve Party. It takes place on Sunday, December 31st, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. and is included in the regular price of admission, which is $7. Ring in the "noon" year with line dances, wacky activities and bubble wrap fireworks. The marble drops at 12 noon. The museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, … [Read more...] about Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year’s Eve Party
Only a few free tickets left for Duke Energy Winter Family Fun Friday: Flower Power at North Carolina Museum of Art
North Carolina Museum of Art , 2100 Blue Ridge Road, is free to visit, although some special exhibits are ticketed. It also hosts many events every month, and many of these events are free. Here is one of the upcoming events. You can see them all here. Duke Energy Winter Family Fun Friday: Flower Power Friday, December 14th, 2018 5 p.m. East Building Free but tickets are … [Read more...] about Only a few free tickets left for Duke Energy Winter Family Fun Friday: Flower Power at North Carolina Museum of Art
Free Family Night at Marbles Kids Museum for kids with special needs
Marbles Kids Museum, 201 Hargett Street, Raleigh, periodically holds Family Fun Nights for kids with special needs and their families. Admission is free. It's an opportunity for kids to experience Marbles in a calmer, quieter environment. Pre-registration is optional. If you do pre-register you'll receive a schedule of events, a list of activities and other preparatory … [Read more...] about Free Family Night at Marbles Kids Museum for kids with special needs
Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: Astrophysics–Ask an Astronomer January 4
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: Astrophysics–Ask an Astronomer January 4
