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 changes.
Make sure to check the location.
- Prairie Ridge Ecostation, 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh
- Downtown Raleigh, 11 W. Jones Street, Raleigh
- Nature Research Center, 121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh
Upcoming Events at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Art Outdoors: Insect Friends
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Prairie Ridge
For children 7 and under/this is an outdoor program, dress accordingly
Free to attend (suggested donation of $5/per child)
Explore art outdoors, mixing natural materials with traditional art disciplines, testing new nature-based art techniques, and using inspiration from nature to create artistic masterpieces. Craft insect friends to take home out of natural materials.
Science Trivia
Thursday, February 5, 2026
7 to 8 p.m.
Daily Planet Cafe
Free to attend
Story of Place: Prairie Ridge Past, Present, and Future
Saturday, February 7, 2026
1 to 3 p.m.
Prairie Ridge
This is an outdoor program, dress accordingly
Free to attend
Come learn about the history of the land that is now the Prairie Ridge Ecosystem, from its geologic past through the present in this program for adults. Bring a notebook and water, and dress for the weather. Expect to walk a quarter mile, with some time spent standing.
Art Outdoors: Weaving Hearts
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Prairie Ridge
For children 7 and under/this is an outdoor program, dress accordingly
Free to attend (suggested donation of $5/per child)
Explore art outdoors, mixing natural materials with traditional art disciplines, testing new nature-based art techniques, and using inspiration from nature to create artistic masterpieces. Weave natural materials into recycled cardboard hearts, bringing some nature joy to the season of love!
Recurring Events at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
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More Events
Check out our list of free and cheap events in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle this weekend, or our full event calendar in the Triangle, or just look at few upcoming events here:
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh
11 W Jones St
Raleigh, NC
Prairie Ridge Ecostation (North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences), Raleigh
1671 Gold Star Drive
Raleigh, NC
