The Orange County Historical Museum, at 201 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough, is operated by the Historical Foundation of Hillsborough and Orange County. It's free to visit, and is open from daily from 11 am. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays by appointment. Free tours are available upon request. Current Exhibits Permanent exhibit The permanent exhibit presents the development of Orange County, NC, in … [Read more...] about The Road to Brown: Film Screening and Panel Discussion, presented by Orange County Historical Museum
Museums and attractions
Free summer art program for kids at Gregg Museum
The Gregg Museum, the art museum on the NC State campus, at 1903 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is launching its first ever summer art program for kids. It will take place every Tuesday in June and July, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Activities will focus on learning about artwork through the Gregg Museum's exhibits.Sessions are tailored to specific age groups. This is a … [Read more...] about Free summer art program for kids at Gregg Museum
Blue Star Museums: free admission to military members and families all summer
Blue Star Museums is a program that provides free admission to over 2,000 museums nationwide to active duty military personnel and their families. The program includes National Guard and Reserve. The program began on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2024, and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024. The military ID holder can bring five family members with him or her, and … [Read more...] about Blue Star Museums: free admission to military members and families all summer
Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day May 18
Experience Hillsborough, a small town with big history, at Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local sites are coming together to showcase Hillsborough's historic significance through demonstrations, exhibits, tours and more. This is a great chance to learn about this unique little town and take pride in its historic roots! Stop by the … [Read more...] about Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day May 18
Grand Opening of Dueling Dinosaurs at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences April 27
The eagerly anticipated exhibit, Dueling Dinosaurs, is opening at the Nature Research Center at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in April, 2024. The Nature Research Center is at 121 W Jones Street, Raleigh. The exhibit will be FREE to visit, but tickets will be required every day except the Grand Opening. Read on for information about the exhibit, tickets and the grand … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Dueling Dinosaurs at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences April 27
Monarch Butterfly Eclipse — solar eclipse event at Museum of Life + Science
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Museum of Life + Science, at 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, has a special event planned for Solar Eclipse Day. Monarch Butterfly Eclipse takes place Monday, April 8, 2024, from 2 to 5 p.m. The museum will be closed, but the event will take place on the south side of campus, and will be free to the public. The migratory route of Monarch Butterflies resembles the path of the … [Read more...] about Monarch Butterfly Eclipse — solar eclipse event at Museum of Life + Science
Visit WRAL Azalea Gardens for a moment of tranquility
If you find yourself in need of a moment of tranquility, stop by the WRAL Azalea Gardens, at 2619 Western Boulevard, Raleigh, between the Main and Centennial campuses of NC State. The gardens are behind the WRAL television studios. The 1.5-acre garden boasts more than 60 varieties of azaleas, which bloom in spring and fall. But there are many other flowers and plants in the gardens as well, so … [Read more...] about Visit WRAL Azalea Gardens for a moment of tranquility
Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences March 9
Reptile & Amphibian Day is returning to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theme this year is crocodilians! At this popular festival, learn about reptiles and amphibians through crafts, lectures, close encounters and more. This is a free event. Exhibits Amphibians and ConservationNC … [Read more...] about Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences March 9
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
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
