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
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
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)
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: 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
