Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Teen Science Café. These events usually take place the first Friday of the month (with a couple of exceptions; see below) during the school year, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Daily Planet Cafe, the coffee shop within the Nature Research Center, at 121 W Jones Street, Raleigh. Each cafe will includes a science … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Jan. 5
Museums and attractions
Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year’s Eve Party
Ring in 2024 a little bit early with Marbles Kids Museum's Noon Year's Eve Celebration! On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with an early entry of 9 a.m. for museum members. Purchase tickets in advance to guarantee entry for your time slot. Advance tickets are required. The celebration includes crafts, … [Read more...] about Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year’s Eve Party
North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
Please note that on January 11, the Capitol won't be open because of the inauguration. The North Carolina State Capitol, at One East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is reopening for visits on Monday, July 8, 2024, after a year of renovation. It will be open for free guided and self-guided tours. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
North Carolina Zoo: just $5 from Dec 16 to 20
North Carolina Zoo is offering a special discount, Jingle in the Jungle, from December 16 to 20, 2024. Admission is just $5 per person. It's normally $15 per person. Hours during these days are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the last entry at 3 p.m. The promotion is available only at the gate and can not be combined with any other offers or discounts. North Carolina Zoo is at 4401 Zoo … [Read more...] about North Carolina Zoo: just $5 from Dec 16 to 20
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. This is a small museum but it has hundreds … [Read more...] about Visit Raleigh Fire Museum 2nd Saturday of month (for free)
Museum of Life and Science free day for Durham residents Dec. 13
Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, is one of the most popular attractions in Durham. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits that encourage children to learn about the world around them. The exhibits explore a wide range of scientific fields -- physics, zoology, aerospace, weather, sound, and more -- all in a fun, hands-on way. The museum is on 84 acres, with plenty … [Read more...] about Museum of Life and Science free day for Durham residents Dec. 13
Santa at Ava Gardner Museum Dec. 8
Santa will be at Ava Gardner Museum, 325 E Market Street, Smithfield, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. At just $5 a person, you'll receive a printed 5x7 photo with Santa (and unlimited photos taken on your phone), homemade Christmas cookies, a festive drink and admission to the Ava Gardner Museum! Pets are not allowed at this event. Look for updates on the Facebook … [Read more...] about Santa at Ava Gardner Museum Dec. 8
Holiday Art Market at North Carolina Museum of Art
On the first Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosts art markets, with Triangle Pop-Up. This is a chance to browse and shop for gifts from local artists and artisans while you also enjoy the museum park and the galleries. There is always live music at Market at NCMA. There is no charge to visit the … [Read more...] about Holiday Art Market at North Carolina Museum of Art
First Friday at CAM Raleigh: explore art and shop the book sale Dec. 6
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. CAM Raleigh is open from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month as part of First Friday Raleigh. Enjoy music, refreshments, a … [Read more...] about First Friday at CAM Raleigh: explore art and shop the book sale Dec. 6
29th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration Nov. 23 (held at NC Museum of Natural Science)
North Carolina Museum of History's popular American Indian Heritage Celebration returns on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Due to the renovations at the museum, it will take place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event that will take place inside and outside of the museum. This festival is an annual … [Read more...] about 29th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration Nov. 23 (held at NC Museum of Natural Science)
