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. Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Current Exhibits A Thousand Words: Photographs by Vietnam Veterans Alexander Hamilton: Immigrant, … [Read more...] about Tartan Day at NC Museum of History
Museums and attractions
Museum of Durham History Opening Event: Community, Kids and Pioneers
Museum of Durham History, at 500 W. Main Street between Downtown Durham and Brightleaf Square, is free to visit. 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. It recently celebrated its 5th birthday. Upcoming event: Community, Kids and Pioneers Friday, April … [Read more...] about Museum of Durham History Opening Event: Community, Kids and Pioneers
First Friday and Family Day at CAM Raleigh
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. Here are some FREE events that are coming up: First Friday Friday, April 5th, 2019 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free Raleigh Fine Arts Society: North Carolina Artists Exhibition 2019 Jasmine Best: Screened In Stephen Hayes: … [Read more...] about First Friday and Family Day at CAM Raleigh
Sunday Lecture Series: Ruth Wyand: “Through Their Voices: Female Musician Activists in North Carolina” at Orange County Historical Museum
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 Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m The museum is closed to the public Mondays, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and for several weeks during the holiday season. It's free to visit. The … [Read more...] about Sunday Lecture Series: Ruth Wyand: “Through Their Voices: Female Musician Activists in North Carolina” at Orange County Historical Museum
Free: Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
The 25th Annual Reptile and Amphibian Day will take place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's free to attend and perfect for all ages. The theme this year is toads! Here's what's going on: Presentations in the Daily Planet Theater throughout the day Presentations on the World Stage … [Read more...] about Free: Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: Paleontology March 1
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Open MInds Teen Science Café Each Open Minds Teen Science Café include 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. The first 50 teens to arrive will receive … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: Paleontology March 1
18th Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History Jan 26
The 18th Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at at the North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, January 26th, 2019, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a free event. Named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, the 18th annual African American Cultural Celebration will feature more than 75 musicians, storytellers, … [Read more...] about 18th Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History Jan 26
Get your free tickets for Duke Energy Family Day: Musical Adventures at NC Museum of Art
North Carolina Museum of Art , 2100 Blue Ridge Road, is free to visit, although some special exhibits are ticketed. It also hosts many events every month, and many of these events are free. Here is one of the upcoming events. You can see them all here. Duke Energy Family Day: Musical Adventures Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 10 a.m. East and West Buildings Free (Tickets … [Read more...] about Get your free tickets for Duke Energy Family Day: Musical Adventures at NC Museum of Art
Free days at museums in the Triangle
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 days at museums in the Triangle
Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year’s Eve Party
Ring in 2019 a little bit early with Marbles Kids Museum's Noon Year's Eve Party. It takes place on Monday, December 31st, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is included in the regular price of admission, which is $7. Ring in the "noon" year with line dances, wacky activities and bubble wrap fireworks. The marble drops at 12 noon. The museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, … [Read more...] about Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year’s Eve Party
