Museums in North Carolina are now permitted to reopen, at 50% capacity. Here's a rundown of museums in the Triangle, and what their reopening plans are. Some museums will continue to provide online programs that you can enjoy from home, even if they do reopen in person. As more museums announce their plans, we'll update here. In all cases, please follow the links to the museums' websites, … [Read more...] about Reopening plans of museums in the Triangle — updated
Museums and attractions
NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design reopens. Learn about visiting and about virtual events
The Gregg Museum has reopened to the public as of September 23rd, 2020. Find more information on their website. Timed reservations, which are free, are available. 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. Currently open under reduced hours: Tuesday through … [Read more...] about NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design reopens. Learn about visiting and about virtual events
NC Museum of Art re-opening at 50% capacity. Here’s what you need to know (plus a list of virtual events from the museum)
NC Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, is re-opening again on Wednesday, September 9th, 2020. It will still be free to visit, but you'll need timed tickets. The hours during this time will be Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can reserve your timed ticket in advance here. Tickets are also available at both buildings of the museum. Cash is not accepted. Please … [Read more...] about NC Museum of Art re-opening at 50% capacity. Here’s what you need to know (plus a list of virtual events from the museum)
North Carolina Museum of History has reopened — here’s what you need to know
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. As of September 10th, 2020, the North Carolina Museum of History has reopened. It will be operating at 50% of capacity, but tickets are not required. In … [Read more...] about North Carolina Museum of History has reopened — here’s what you need to know
Museum of Life and Science has opened indoor exhibits — here’s what you need to know
Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, is taking the next step in its reopening process. It reopened its outdoor exhibits to members on July 7th, then to the public on July 17th, 2020. On Saturday, September 5th, 2020, it opened most of the indoor exhibits as well. Membership start at $155 a year, and includes free admission all year. Keep reading for all the … [Read more...] about Museum of Life and Science has opened indoor exhibits — here’s what you need to know
25th American Indian Heritage Celebration with North Carolina Museum of History goes fvirtual
The popular American Indian Heritage Celebration will take place virtually on November 20th and 21st, 2020. This is a free event. From fancy dancing to pine-needle baskets . . . and so much more! Artists, performers, scholars, historians, and other representatives from North Carolina’s eight state-recognized tribes and four Urban Indian Organizations will … [Read more...] about 25th American Indian Heritage Celebration with North Carolina Museum of History goes fvirtual
North Carolina Zoo has reopened: What you need to know before you go
The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, re-opening on June 15th, after an extended closure. Some things will be different. Here's what you need to know for the 2020 operating season, including required reservations and more. 2020 North Carolina Zoo Modifications The North Carolina Zoo has put safety precautions and protocols in place for the well-being of guests and … [Read more...] about North Carolina Zoo has reopened: What you need to know before you go
Online trivia, science cafe, more, 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 Online trivia, science cafe, more, with North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Collaborate at home on new CAM Raleigh exhibition
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. The doors are closed right on, but you can collaborate on an upcoming exhibit. Collaborate from home with with CAM Raleigh on Maya … [Read more...] about Collaborate at home on new CAM Raleigh exhibition
Frederick Douglass Virtual Community Reading for July 5th
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 plantation 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 Frederick Douglass Virtual Community Reading for July 5th
