North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, at 11 West Jones Street in Raleigh, 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 events. Make sure to check the location. Also, click on the links for more details, … [Read more...] about Science Café at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Museums and attractions
April 15: 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 April 15: Free admission to Museum of Life + Science to Durham residents
Pop-Up Art: Catch the Light–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. Here are some of the upcoming free events. Make sure to check the NC Museum of Art calendar for other events and to make sure that there haven't been any changes to the ones listed below. Poetry Pop-Up Saturday, April 14th, 2 p.m. to 5 … [Read more...] about Pop-Up Art: Catch the Light–at NC Museum of Art
Free music series at NC Museum of History: Music of the Carolinas–Rissi Palmer
PineCone (Piedmont Council of Traditional Music) and the North Carolina Museum of History partner to present nine free concerts a year. Music of the Carolinas concerts feature some of the state's finest folk musicians and tradition-bearers. The concerts take place on Sundays, at 3 p.m., in Daniels Auditorium, at The North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh. The tickets are … [Read more...] about Free music series at NC Museum of History: Music of the Carolinas–Rissi Palmer
Tartan Day: A Scottish Celebration 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 hours: Monday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 5:00 p.m. Closed New Year's Day, January 2, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Some of the current exhibits: The Shape of Fashion (through May 6, 2018) Louis C. … [Read more...] about Tartan Day: A Scottish Celebration at NC Museum of History
Free family day at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
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 family day at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
Free and discount days at Triangle museums
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 and discount days at Triangle museums
Free guided and self-guided tours at North Carolina State Capitol
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. Guided tours are offered on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you have questions about touring the Capitol, phone 919-733-4994 or email … [Read more...] about Free guided and self-guided tours at North Carolina State Capitol
Visit Raleigh Fire Museum 2nd Saturday of month (for free)
Raleigh Fire Museum, 105 Keeter Center Drive in Raleigh, is open just one day a month to the public, although tours can be scheduled other times. If you'd like to just walk in, though, come by the second Saturday of the month, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. It's free to visit. See photos and artifacts that tell the story of the history of firefighting. If you'd like to schedule a tour at a … [Read more...] about Visit Raleigh Fire Museum 2nd Saturday of month (for free)
