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 Trivia, Science Café, more at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Museums and attractions
Monster Drawing Rally at NC Museum of Art
The North Carolina Museum of Art is presenting the Annual Monster Drawing Rally on Friday, August 24th, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. It'll take place in the East Building. Tickets are $8 for museum members and $10 for non-members. Admission is free for kids under age 6. Tickets are available online now. 75 artists at all stages of their careers will be drawing, as spectators watch. At the end of … [Read more...] about Monster Drawing Rally at NC Museum of Art
Free days at museums in the Triangle
The Triangle area of North Carolina is rich with museums but you don't need riches to visit them because many are free. And some that aren't free offer free days. Raleigh, especially, as the state capital, has many free museum offerings but you'll find some in Durham and Chapel Hill as well. Keep in mind that all the free museums welcome donations. Subscribing to Triangle on the … [Read more...] about Free days at museums in the Triangle
Festivals, exhibits and events 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 Festivals, exhibits and events 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
11 Things You Might Not Know About The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is one of the most popular destinations in the state for school field trips and for families. The magnitude of the dinosaur and whale specimens are mind-boggling. The butterfly room in the Living Conservatory is magical. But there’s a lot that you might have missed. It’s easy to do, because there’s so much to see. Since the museum is free to … [Read more...] about 11 Things You Might Not Know About The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Free admission to Museum of Life + Science to Durham residents
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
Free admission Thursdays at Nasher Museum of Art
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 Thursdays at Nasher Museum of Art
“Pop-Up Art” hands-on activities, free program for teachers, free tours, 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. Here are a few of the upcoming events: Pop-Up Art: Transparencies Sunday, June 24th, 2018 12 p.m. East … [Read more...] about “Pop-Up Art” hands-on activities, free program for teachers, free tours, at NC Museum of Art
Stagville Under the Stars at Stagville State Historic Site
Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, contains the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantations belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 enslaved people and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African American … [Read more...] about Stagville Under the Stars at Stagville State Historic Site
