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
Museums and attractions
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
Ackland Art Museum: F.A.M. Fun in the Galleries: Exploring “Unsettled Things” (and free quilting workshop)
Ackland Art Museum, at UNC-Chapel Hill, 101 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is free to visit. Its permanent collection includes more than 20,000 works of art, including North Carolina's premier collections of Asian art and works of paper. It also features European masterworks, twentieth-century and contemporary work and North Carolina pottery. The museum offers many free and … [Read more...] about Ackland Art Museum: F.A.M. Fun in the Galleries: Exploring “Unsettled Things” (and free quilting workshop)
Afrofuturism Family Day at North Carolina Museum of Art
NC Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, is free to visit. The hours at this time are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special exhibits might require a paid ticket. Upcoming Events You can see all the events here. Please follow the links, below, for each event, for full information and for registration. Make sure to follow the links to register. Afrofuturism … [Read more...] about Afrofuturism Family Day at North Carolina Museum of Art
For the Culture Crawl June 16
For the Culture Crawl is a Juneteenth-weekend celebration of Black-led art organizations, Black-owned businesses and Black artists in Raleigh. Artspace and CAM Raleigh are teaming up to host For the Culture Crawl on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m. Between stops at the art destinations, grab a to go drink from a participating Sip n' Stroll bar or restaurant, shop with Black-owned … [Read more...] about For the Culture Crawl June 16
Museums for All offers free or reduced admission for families on food assistance — learn which Triangle museums participate
Museums for All is a nationwide program with the goal of making museums accessible to everyone in the community. Participating museums offer free or reduced admission for people receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits.) Museums for All is an initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and is administered by the Association of Children's Museums. The program is available to … [Read more...] about Museums for All offers free or reduced admission for families on food assistance — learn which Triangle museums participate
Museum of Life + Science’s Holidays in the Park
The Museum of Life + Science is celebrating the season with Holidays in the Park. Enjoy a memorable stroll with your loved ones through some of our outdoor and indoor spaces on evenings in December, from 5:15 to 9 p.m. Follow shimmering pathways and glowing trees through the garden, Farmyard, and Dinosaur Trail. Enjoy the tropical temperatures inside the Magic Wings Butterfly House or stop … [Read more...] about Museum of Life + Science’s Holidays in the Park
Monster Drawing Rally at NC Museum of Art Oct 8
The North Carolina Museum of Art is presenting the Annual Monster Drawing Rally on Saturday, October 8th, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m. This year it takes place outside and is FREE to attend. It will be in the Museum's North Courtyard. Watch artists draw live. Artists change on the hour, and the first hour is dedicated to artists under the age of 15. You can purchase this newly created art … [Read more...] about Monster Drawing Rally at NC Museum of Art Oct 8
