Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, is free for everyone every day that it’s open.
Reservations are not required.
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
- Thursday: 10 AM to 9 PM
- Sunday: Noon to 5 PM
You might be interested in our list of museums in the Triangle with free admission (all the time or certain days.)
Upcoming Events at Nasher Museum of Art
Find a full list of events at Nasher Museum of Art at nasher.duke.edu/events/. Here are some of the upcoming free events…
Family Day: Our Beautiful Planet Earth — concert with Durham Medical Orchestra
Sunday, October 13, 2024
1 to 3 p.m.
Free
Enjoy an interactive, family-oriented classical concert, Our Beautiful Planet Earth, in partnership with the Durham Medical Orchestra in our Sculpture Garden. The pieces performed will be fun and playful ones that kids will recognize instantly! Picnic blankets and chairs will be available, but you’re encouraged to bring your own as well.
Free Film: Amazonia: The New Ninamata?
Thursday, October 24, 2024
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Free
Amazonia: The New Ninamata? is a documentary about the Munduruku people, who live in the banks of the Brazilian Amazon. This free screening will include a self-guided tour of the Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene exhibit, a welcome introduction by Professor Gustavo Furtado, and a guided discussion of the film after. Click the above link for more information about the event, and a trailer of the film.
Dress Like an Art Piece: Halloween Costume Contest
Thursday, October 31, 2024
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Free (drinks and refreshments will be available for purchase)
Dress like your favorite art piece, and stop by the museum for their Halloween party and costume contest! The best three costumes will receive a gift basket created by the museum.
Recurring Events
Monthly Reflections Tour For People with Dementia and Their Partners
The second Tuesday of every month
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Free
Reflections is a program that offers a free, 90-minute tour each month for people with dementia and their partners. The theme changes each month, and the tour and activities are designed with memory loss and physical accessibility in mind. To register for a tour, email reflections@duke.edu.
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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: