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
Museums and attractions
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…
Free Family Day and Vaccine Clinic at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Kidzu Children's Museum, at 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, is hosting POW! Adventure to Immunity on Saturday, March 19th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to Kidzu will be free all day. Some of the fun things for kids include: Superhero scientistsArtistsAuthorsPerformersTeddy Bear Clinic, facilitated by UNC School of MedicinePerformances every hour (see schedule below) The … [Read more...] about Free Family Day and Vaccine Clinic at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Museum of Life + Science’s 75th anniversary party features $7.50 admission March 19
Museum of Life + Science, at 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a special event. On Saturday, March 19th, 2022, admission will role back to $7.50 for everyone, adults and children. The regular price is $23 for adults and $18 for kids, so this is a significant discount. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, there will be some special … [Read more...] about Museum of Life + Science’s 75th anniversary party features $7.50 admission March 19
Opening reception for Dix Park Pop-Up Museum Jan 15
Dix Park's first Pop-Up Museum opens on Saturday, January 15th, 2022. The pop-up museum will include two history exhibits: Plantation to Park, presenting the layered history of Dix HillWe Built This, profiles of Black architects and builders in North Carolina. The Pop-Up Museum will be at Dix Park through February 27th, 2022, at Chapel Event Center, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, and will be … [Read more...] about Opening reception for Dix Park Pop-Up Museum Jan 15
