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
Museums and attractions
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
Visit “Fault Lines: Art and the Environment” at North Carolina Museum of Art for free this summer
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, has made the exhibition Fault Lines: Art and the Environment free to visit for the rest of its showing. No ticket or registration required. It will be on display through July 17th, 2022. During this time, you do not need a ticket or registration any longer. Just head to the exhibition entrance. Explore humanity’s relationship to … [Read more...] about Visit “Fault Lines: Art and the Environment” at North Carolina Museum of Art for free this summer
Oberlin Village Heritage 5K and Pop-Up Museum for Juneteenth
The Friends of Oberlin Village are presenting the 1st Annual Oberlin Village Heritage 5K Run/Walk and Pop-Up Museum on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, at Harvey Hill at Dix Park. The funds raised will help support Friends of Oberlin Village in raising public awareness and preserving Oberlin's rich history, contributions and achievements. Oberlin Village is the only known surviving freedman's … [Read more...] about Oberlin Village Heritage 5K and Pop-Up Museum for Juneteenth
Military Appreciation Day at North Carolina Museum of History June 4
North Carolina Museum of History is presenting Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event. The museum is joining with the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for a day to honor our state’s military history. The event begins with the induction of the inaugural class of the North Carolina Military Hall of … [Read more...] about Military Appreciation Day at North Carolina Museum of History June 4
Heading to Charlotte for Carowinds? Make sure to check out these discounts!
Guests from all over the Carolinas visit Carowinds, which sits right on the North/South Carolina border, at 300 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC. The park features thrill rides like Afterburn and Carolina Cyclone, a great selection of children's rides, and, starting May 27th, 2022, the Carolina Harbor waterpark. In addition, there are a number of live shows to enjoy. If you're thinking … [Read more...] about Heading to Charlotte for Carowinds? Make sure to check out these discounts!
New special exhibit at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences — Life Before Dinosaurs: The Permian Monsters
A new special exhibit, Life Before Dinosaurs: The Permian Monsters, opens on Saturday, May 14th, 2022, at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh. Step back in time 290 million years to the age before the dinosaurs. Explore vivid artwork, mounted skeletons, and life-sized models of a giant saber-toothed predator, saw-toothed shark, and many other bizarre … [Read more...] about New special exhibit at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences — Life Before Dinosaurs: The Permian Monsters
Renewable Energy Day at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Kidzu Children's Museum, at 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, is presenting Renewable Energy Day on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a free event, but donations are welcome. Pre-registration is required to guarantee admission. Register here. The event is part of North Carolina Science Festival and is one of many Earth Day celebrations in the Triangle. At Renewable … [Read more...] about Renewable Energy Day at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Earth Day with North Carolina Museum of Art: Outdoor film, service project, Family Day and more…
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, is celebrating Earth Day with several free and low-priced events. Read on to learn about each one, and to register, if required. Earth Day Outdoor Film Screening On Friday, April 22nd, 2022, at 7 p.m., North Carolina Museum of Art is presenting a screening of the movie, Hidden Rivers. Tickets are $5 for Museum members and $7 … [Read more...] about Earth Day with North Carolina Museum of Art: Outdoor film, service project, Family Day and more…
