Museum of Durham History, at 500 W. Main Street between Downtown Durham and Brightleaf Square, is free to visit, and reopened to the public on April 16th, 2021. It's a young and growing museum, and you'll also find exhibits throughout the community. It's open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Read on learn about the newest exhibit, From … [Read more...] about Museum of Durham History reopens, is free to visit
Museums and attractions
Virtual Teen Science Café with N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: Environmental Justice
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Open MInds Teen Science Café Normally, each Open Minds Teen Science Café includes 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. Right now, the events are … [Read more...] about Virtual Teen Science Café with N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: Environmental Justice
NC Museum of Art: Free art kits, virtual afternoon with the mummies, more…
NC Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, is free to visit, but you 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. The Golden Mummies of Egypt exhibition does require a paid ticket. Please read … [Read more...] about NC Museum of Art: Free art kits, virtual afternoon with the mummies, more…
NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design is open, and also offers weekly virtual events
The Gregg Museum has reopened to the public as of September 23rd, 2020. Starting April 13th, 2021, timed reservations will no longer be required. Groups of 15 or less can visit at their convenience. Larger groups should call ahead at 919-515-3503. 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 … [Read more...] about NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design is open, and also offers weekly virtual events
Free tours at Pope House Museum
The Pope House Museum, at 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, is the only African-American house museum in the State of North Carolina. It offers a glimpse into the life of one of Raleigh’s most intriguing citizens, Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope, who was the only African-American man to run for mayor of a Southern capital in the midst of the Jim Crow Era. The house, built in 1901, … [Read more...] about Free tours at Pope House Museum
NC Museum of Natural Sciences virtual events: trivia, science talks, film…
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 NC Museum of Natural Sciences virtual events: trivia, science talks, film…
Virtual event with Orange County Historical Museum: Date Night Opening and Curator Talk Online
The Orange County Historical Museum, at 201 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough, is operated by the Historical Foundation of Hillsborough and Orange County. It's open now for free, scheduled, timed admission. Book your private visit here. It's free to visit. Orange County Historical Museum's upcoming exhibit, "Date Night," an examination of dating in Orange County in all eras of the 20th … [Read more...] about Virtual event with Orange County Historical Museum: Date Night Opening and Curator Talk Online
Reptile & Amphibian Days at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
The Annual Reptile and Amphibian Days will be going virtual this year. They'll take place Monday, March 8th, to Saturday, March 13th, 2021. The theme this year is salamanders! There will be six days of programs about our favorite ectotherms, from crafts to lectures to close encounters of the virtual kind! This event is perfect for all ages — from the youngest tadpoles to the oldest … [Read more...] about Reptile & Amphibian Days at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
Virtual Family & Friends Sunday: Year of the Ox with The Ackland Art Museum
Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus, at 101 South Columbia Street, is always free to visit. Its permanent collection consists of more than 17,000 works of art, featuring North Carolina’s premier collections of Asian art and works of art on paper (drawings, prints, and photographs), as well as significant collections of European masterworks, twentieth-century and … [Read more...] about Virtual Family & Friends Sunday: Year of the Ox with The Ackland Art Museum
“Bringing the Stars to Raleigh: An Evening with the Winters Family” — virtual event with City of Raleigh Museum
City of Raleigh Museum's mission is to "Preserve Raleigh's Past for the Future." It debuted its first exhibit in 1993, and operated as a nonprofit until 2012, when the City of Raleigh assumed operational control. It's supported by the nonprofit Friends of the COR Museum. It's at 220 Fayetteville Street, in the 1874 Briggs Building in historic downtown Raleigh. Admission is free, although a … [Read more...] about “Bringing the Stars to Raleigh: An Evening with the Winters Family” — virtual event with City of Raleigh Museum
