North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, is celebrating Earth Day with several free and low-priced events. Read on to learn about each one, and to register, if required. Earth Day Outdoor Film Screening On Friday, April 22nd, 2022, at 7 p.m., North Carolina Museum of Art is presenting a screening of the movie, Hidden Rivers. Tickets are $5 for Museum members and $7 … [Read more...] about Earth Day with North Carolina Museum of Art: Outdoor film, service project, Family Day and more…
Museums and attractions
Free Family Day and Vaccine Clinic at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Kidzu Children's Museum, at 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, is hosting POW! Adventure to Immunity on Saturday, March 19th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to Kidzu will be free all day. Some of the fun things for kids include: Superhero scientistsArtistsAuthorsPerformersTeddy Bear Clinic, facilitated by UNC School of MedicinePerformances every hour (see schedule below) The … [Read more...] about Free Family Day and Vaccine Clinic at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Museum of Life + Science’s 75th anniversary party features $7.50 admission March 19
Museum of Life + Science, at 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a special event. On Saturday, March 19th, 2022, admission will role back to $7.50 for everyone, adults and children. The regular price is $23 for adults and $18 for kids, so this is a significant discount. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, there will be some special … [Read more...] about Museum of Life + Science’s 75th anniversary party features $7.50 admission March 19
Opening reception for Dix Park Pop-Up Museum Jan 15
Dix Park's first Pop-Up Museum opens on Saturday, January 15th, 2022. The pop-up museum will include two history exhibits: Plantation to Park, presenting the layered history of Dix HillWe Built This, profiles of Black architects and builders in North Carolina. The Pop-Up Museum will be at Dix Park through February 27th, 2022, at Chapel Event Center, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, and will be … [Read more...] about Opening reception for Dix Park Pop-Up Museum Jan 15
Drive-through Christmas Village at Tobacco Farm Life Museum in Kenly
Tobacco Farm Life Museum, 709 N. Church Street, Kenly, preserves the history and cultural heritage of the rural North Carolina farm family, and presents this legacy to the public. It features: 6,000 square foot galleryTraditional homesteadPack houseWorkshopTobacco barnOne room school houseSmoke house Admission: Adults: $8Children under 2: Free Tobacco Farm Life Museum also hosts … [Read more...] about Drive-through Christmas Village at Tobacco Farm Life Museum in Kenly
BooFest at Museum of Life and Science
The Museum of Life + Science, at 433 West Murray Avenue, Durham, is celebrating Halloween at BooFest on Saturday, October 30th, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy the Halloween features around the museum, including: Not-So-Scary StoryCreate your own Boo Bubbles in the labThemed enrichment around campusMore BooFest is included in the price of admission, … [Read more...] about BooFest at Museum of Life and Science
NC Zoo: get a COVID-19 vaccine at the zoo and get a free zoo ticket
The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic from Friday, June 11th, to Sunday, June 13th, 2021. Friday, June 11th: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Saturday, June 12th: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Sunday, June 13th: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The vaccination clinic will be held at the North America Parking Lot D. This is a walk-up clinic, not a drive-up clinic. Go online to … [Read more...] about NC Zoo: get a COVID-19 vaccine at the zoo and get a free zoo ticket
It’s prime time for visiting Raleigh Rose Garden!
Raleigh Rose Garden, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, is a must-visit spot for any rose lover in the Triangle. It features more than 60 rose beds with a wide variety of roses, as well as perennials, evergreen trees and deciduous trees. It's open every day, all year, 24 hours a day (except when reserved for an event), but is a huge draw in May, as the roses burst into color. It's free to … [Read more...] about It’s prime time for visiting Raleigh Rose Garden!
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center re-opening — here’s what you need to know
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, is reopening on November 7th, 2020, after a 6-month closure and 18-month renovation. Their hours on opening weekend will be: Saturday, November 7th: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 8th: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Timed tickets will be required. From Morehead Planetarium and Science Center's … [Read more...] about Morehead Planetarium and Science Center re-opening — here’s what you need to know
Reopening plans of museums in the Triangle — updated
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
