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 Darwin Day, BugFest, Science Café, more, at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
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NC Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary
The NC Chinese Lantern Festival will be at Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, from November 23rrd, 2018, through January 13th, 2018. It's open every day except Mondays, although it is open on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve (which are Mondays.) The hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The cost is: Friday, Saturday and Holidays (Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1): Age 3-12: $10 in advance, $12 … [Read more...] about NC Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary
“Pay What You Can” at Kidzu Children’s Museum first Sunday of month
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
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
Nasher Museum of Art free 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 Nasher Museum of Art free on Thursdays
3rd Annual School of the Soldier Event at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham
Bennett Place State Historic Site, at 4409 Bennett Memorial Road in Durham, is the site of a significant surrender of the south in the Civil War. It's always free to visit the visitor center and nature trails. Several special events take place at Bennett Place State Historic Site. Here are the few of the FREE upcoming events (Visit Bennett Place's website for all the events, including ticketed … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual School of the Soldier Event at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham
Halloween Safe Night at NC Museum of History
North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton Street, is presenting a fun trick-or-treat event for kids age 12 and under, with an adult. Halloween Safe Night takes place Wednesday, October 31st, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It's free to attend. Info from the website: On Halloween night, search out candies and treats at the N.C. Museum of History as you walk along the trick-or-treat … [Read more...] about Halloween Safe Night at NC Museum of History
Free guided tours of North Carolina State Capitol every Saturday
The State Capitol, at One East Edenton Street, is open for free guided and self-guided tours. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour any time between around 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday. Free guided tours are offered on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. You don't have to make a reservation. Just walk in the front of the building, … [Read more...] about Free guided tours of North Carolina State Capitol every Saturday
Free Screening of Super Mario Bros. 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) North … [Read more...] about Free Screening of Super Mario Bros. at NC Museum of History
Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: Why Does the Mind Matter?
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 a … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: Why Does the Mind Matter?
