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.
Mindful Story Time
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
10:30 to 11 a.m.
Free (registration required here)
Story time session led by Erin Hanehan to celebrate the intersection of art, mindfulness, stories, and movement.
Gregg Gelb Group: Music Inspired by Grace Hartigan
Saturday, July 26, 2025
2 to 3 p.m.
Free
Teens Sketch the Galleries
Saturday, August 2, 2025
12 to 2 p.m.
Free (ages 13-18, register here)
Bring a pencil and your sketchbook, and follow prompts or find your favorite sketching spot with a friend.
An Evening with Sculptor Patrick Dougherty
Thursday, August 7, 2025
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Free (register here)
Dougherty is joined by Kate Farrell, poet, educator, and Patrick’s sister, for a conversation moderated by Jean McLaughlin, arts advocate and former director of Penland School of Craft. Farrell’s work spans poetry, teaching, and art interpretation, including several acclaimed anthologies created in collaboration with major art institutions. Together, Dougherty and Farrell explore Dougherty’s artistic process and the evolution of his site-specific work, including his sculpture at the NCMA.
Virtual Sensory Journey Through Art
Thursday, August 14, 2025
7 to 8 p.m.
Free (register here)
A virtual journey inspired by Standing Female Deity or Deity Impersonator featured in the new installation Devotion. Participants are mailed a small sensory kit free of charge; limited to one kit per household. During this hour-long program, participants are prompted to use the kit items to activate the senses of touch, taste, smell, and sound. Registration closes August 1.
Notes on View: Gregg Gelb Group
Saturday, August 16, 2025
2 to 3 p.m.
Free
Live music from the Gregg Gelb Group inspired by art.
Artful Story Time: Summer Sounds
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
10:30 to 11 a.m.
Free (register here)
Look, listen, and move as you make connections with original works of art and children’s books. This story time is inspired by the sounds of Summer.
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More Events
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