The Wake Forest Historical Museum has a new exhibit, From the Collections: Portraits, opening next Tuesday, November 28, 2023. From the Collections: Portraits includes portraits from the Wake Forest Historical Museum and the Wake Forest University Art Collections. This exhibit also includes contemporary works created by community members such as Nancy Jo Lee, Jane Steelman, Lemoi Desina, Tiffany … [Read more...] about Family Night at Wake Forest Historical Museum Feb 19
Museums and attractions
Joel Lane Museum now free to tour
Joel Lane Museum House, at 160 South Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh, is a heritage site that is owned today by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina. The Joel Lane House was built in 1769. Joel Lane facilitated the location of North Carolina's capital city on his land in 1792. The Joel Lane Museum House brings American and North Carolina history … [Read more...] about Joel Lane Museum now free to tour
Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead
As part of Black History Month, Duke Homestead, at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a special guided tour, "Field & Factory: A Look at Tobacco's Laborers" in February. The tour will highlight the voice of Viola Bond, who worked for Liggett & Myers and American Tobacco Company. Tours will address the contributions that each group of people working in … [Read more...] about Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead
Black Excellence in Science at Museum of Life + Science Feb 4
On Sunday, February 4, 2024, The Museum of Life + Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting an annual event, Black Excellence in Science, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program is included with the price of admission. February 4 is one of the Durham Community Days, so residents of Durham are admitted for free. Admission for non-Durham residents: Black Excellence in … [Read more...] about Black Excellence in Science at Museum of Life + Science Feb 4
Nature Play Day at Prairie Ridge Ecostation (and more)
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. Please follow the links to see if you need to register, and to see if there are any … [Read more...] about Nature Play Day at Prairie Ridge Ecostation (and more)
Free Sensory Friendly Playtime and Movie (Polar Express) at Marbles Kids Museum for kids with special needs on Dec 6
Marbles Kids Museum, 201 Hargett Street, Raleigh, periodically holds Family Fun Nights for kids with special needs and their families. Admission is FREE for these events. It's an opportunity for kids to experience Marbles in a calmer, quieter environment. The museum will also be showing a "Lights Up, Sounds Down" movie, often before or after the playtime. You might also be interested in … [Read more...] about Free Sensory Friendly Playtime and Movie (Polar Express) at Marbles Kids Museum for kids with special needs on Dec 6
Worldwide Day of Play at Kidzu Children’s Museum Sep 30 — free admission all day
Kidzu Children's Museum, at 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is celebrating Worldwide Day of Play, on September 30, 2023, with free admission and all day, and special activities. The programs will spotlight local makers, artists, musicians, dancers, athletes, authors and more. The hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring: … [Read more...] about Worldwide Day of Play at Kidzu Children’s Museum Sep 30 — free admission all day
One Day Wonder: See NC Constitution in Cary Sep 22
The State Archives of NC is presenting the One Day Wonder exhibit at Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, North Carolina, on Friday, September 22, 2023. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., visit the Page-Walker for free and see the North Carolina State Constitution of 1776, as well as other foundational documents from the State Archives. Hosts in colonial costume will greet … [Read more...] about One Day Wonder: See NC Constitution in Cary Sep 22
Storyteller Donna Washington at North Carolina Museum of History Sep 10 (and more)
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. Events at North Carolina Museum of History Check out the complete event calendar. Storyteller Donna WashingtonSunday, September 10, 20233 p.m.Free, but tickets are … [Read more...] about Storyteller Donna Washington at North Carolina Museum of History Sep 10 (and more)
Ackland Art Museum: 2nd Friday Artwalk — Acktoberfest
Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus, at 101 South Columbia Street, is always free to visit. The Ackland's permanent collection features more than 19,000 works of art, including Asian art, North Carolina pottery, collections of European masterworks, and more. Visiting Ackland Art Museum Hours Ackland Art Museum is free to visit. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday … [Read more...] about Ackland Art Museum: 2nd Friday Artwalk — Acktoberfest
