Museums
Science, art, and discovery
Nature Play Day at NCMA
Free outdoor play and nature exploration at NC Museum of Art.
Live Animal Feeding: Lobster
Watch live lobster feeding at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences Downtown Raleigh.
Incredible Science
Interactive science experiences at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences Downtown Raleigh.
Live Animal Feeding – Ocean Habitat
Watch live ocean animals being fed at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Migrating Monarchs
Nature program about monarch butterfly migration at Prairie Ridge nature center.
Public Tour
Public Tour at West Building
Science Trivia
Science Trivia at Downtown Raleigh
Spider Hunt
Guided spider hunt exploring nature at Prairie Ridge, part of NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Animation Is Art: Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
Charming French animated film screening at NC Museum of Art.
Art on the Dot
Interactive art experience at NC Museum of Art where kids create and explore.
Chine Collé Printmaking with Erica Kendrick
Hands-on printmaking workshop learning chine collé technique with artist Erica Kendrick.
Magic Tree House Space Mission
Planetarium show based on the Magic Tree House books at Morehead in Chapel Hill.
Still. Moving: Spiral Woman as interpreted by Arts Together/Rainbow Dance Company
Dance and movement interpretation inspired by art at NC Museum of Art's West Building.
Family-Friendly Tours
Guided museum tours designed specifically for families at NC Museum of Art's West Building.
Carolina Skies
Carolina Skies in Chapel Hill
NCMA Dance Gumbo: Dance Fitness with Jordan Farrell
NCMA Dance Gumbo: Dance Fitness with Jordan Farrell at Museum Park, Ellipse
Solar System Odyssey
Planetarium show exploring the solar system at Morehead in Chapel Hill.
One Sky, Many Eyes
Planetarium show about cultural astronomy at Morehead in Chapel Hill.
Supermassive Black Holes
Planetarium show about supermassive black holes at Morehead in Chapel Hill.
Carolina Science Cafe: Who’s a Journalist in the Age of AI?
Carolina Science Cafe: Who’s a Journalist in the Age of AI? at Haw River Tap & Table
What’s in the Box?
Sensory-rich discovery activity where kids explore art through touch and play.
Return of the Wild: A Lewis and Clark Wildlife Resurvey
Wildlife exhibit inspired by the Lewis & Clark expedition downtown.
Messengers of Time & Space
Planetarium show exploring time and space at Morehead Science Center.
Unframed Voices: Art. Theater. No Boundaries.
Art and theater experience at NC Museum of Art.
We Are Stars
Planetarium show celebrating the wonder of stars and our place in the cosmos.
Climate Up Close
Explore climate science up close at NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Nature Research Center.
From Earth to the Universe
Planetarium journey from Earth through the solar system and beyond.
Family Studio
Drop-in art-making studio for families at NC Museum of Art.
Saturday Science Sparks
Hands-on science program at Morehead Planetarium.
Astronaut
Planetarium show about the training, missions, and dreams of astronauts.
Dueling Dinosaurs Sensory Friendly Mornings
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly dinosaur exhibit at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Nature Stories at NCMA
Nature-themed storytelling at NC Museum of Art's outdoor grounds.
The Phaeton Piano Trio
The Phaeton Piano Trio at East Building, SECU Auditorium
Member Discovery Day – Leaves and Legends
Member Discovery Day exploring leaves & legends at NC Museum of Natural Sciences — hands-on fun.
NCMA After Hours: Ancient Nubia
NCMA After Hours: Ancient Nubia at East Building
Ancient Nubia Member Preview Day
Ancient Nubia Member Preview Day at East Building, Meymandi Exhibition Gallery
Tommy Mesa and Olga Kern
Tommy Mesa and Olga Kern at East Building, SECU Auditorium
Excavating Ancient Nubia Opening Lecture, funded by the Docent Lecture Endowment
Excavating Ancient Nubia Opening Lecture, funded by the Docent Lecture Endowment at East Building, SECU Auditorium
The Sun: Our Living Star
Planetarium show about the Sun at Morehead Science Center.
Sensory-Friendly Hour at Ancient Nubia Community Day
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly museum hours for families with sensory sensitivities.
Ancient Nubia Community Day
Family day celebrating the Ancient Nubia exhibition at NC Museum of Art.
Science Detectives: Green Plants
Hands-on science workshop about plants and photosynthesis at the museum.
Artful Story Time
Story time blending books and art at the NC Museum of Art.
Science Detectives: Beyond the Study Skin
Hands-on science workshop exploring skin and body systems at the museum.
Science Detectives: Pollinator Power
Hands-on science detective program exploring pollinators at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
OLLI at Duke: Egypt and Nubia in Ancient Africa
OLLI at Duke: Egypt and Nubia in Ancient Africa at East Building, SECU Auditorium
Educator Trek: Got Elk?
Educator Trek: Got Elk? at In the Field
Adult Nights: Tales of Woe
Adult Nights: Tales of Woe at Downtown Raleigh
Educator Trek: Butterfly Pinning and Backyard Bug Collecting
Hands-on bug collecting and pinning at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Author Event: The Art of Hospitality with Molly Irani, cofounder of Chai Pani
Author Event: The Art of Hospitality with Molly Irani, cofounder of Chai Pani at West Building, NCMA Café
Educator Expo
Educator Expo at West Building
Craft Night at the Museum
Make your own mask at the NC Museum of Art's evening craft session.
Scare-olina Skies
Spooky planetarium show about stars and space at Morehead Planetarium.
Museum Movie Night: Jurassic Park
Family movie night featuring Jurassic Park at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
A Celebration of Diwali
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with music, food, and cultural traditions at NC Museum of Art.
Park Tour: Art and Sculpture
Guided walking tour exploring art installations and sculpture throughout NC Museum of Art's scenic park.
Lasting Impressions: Clay Relief with Isys Hennigar
Learn clay relief techniques with artist Isys Hennigar in the NC Museum of Art studios.
Museum Untold Tour
Guided walking tour exploring untold natural-history stories downtown.
Pop-Up Art with Nancy Baker Cahill
Create art outdoors in Museum Park with artist Nancy Baker Cahill during this spontaneous pop-up session.
The ICONS Tour
Guided tour of iconic natural-science landmarks and exhibits downtown.
Isidore String Quartet
Isidore String Quartet at East Building, SECU Auditorium
Sculpture Meditation with Meg Stein
Guided meditation experience among sculptures in Museum Park at NC Museum of Art.
In the Moment: Cultural Activities for the Memory Community
In the Moment: Cultural Activities for the Memory Community at Museum Park, Welcome Center
Member Holiday Celebration
Holiday celebration for members at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Art Heist Dinner
Art Heist Dinner at West Building, NCMA Café
NCMA Movies at Moore Square: Wicked: For Good (2025)
Wicked: For Good outdoor screening at Moore Square — family movie night in Raleigh.
Pianist Elia Cecino
Pianist Elia Cecino at East Building, SECU Auditorium
NCMA to Go Art Kits: Sponge, Stamp, Soar / Kit de artedel NCMA para llevar: pinta con esponja, estampa … ¡y a volar!
Take-home art kit with sponge-painting and stamping activities from NC Museum of Art.
Audio Description Tour of Ancient Nubia
Specially described tour of Ancient Nubia exhibit, welcoming visitors of all abilities.
Notes on View: Paradox Opera
Notes on View: Paradox Opera at West Building
Mindful Museum: Fall Singing Bowl Sound Bath
Mindful Museum: Fall Singing Bowl Sound Bath in Raleigh
Art + Nature Story Time
Storytime blending art and nature at the NC Museum of Art.
A Puzzling Affair: Jigsaw Competition at the NCMA
Family jigsaw puzzle competition at NC Museum of Art—race to complete puzzles together.
An Archaeologist’s Face to Feet with King Taharqa
Expert archaeologist talk on ancient Egyptian King Taharqa at the NC Museum of Art.
Museum Tour in ASL
Museum tour offered in American Sign Language at NC Museum of Art.
A World of Weird and Wonderful Plants: Duke Research Greenhouse Tour
Guided tour of Duke's research greenhouse showcasing amazing plants from around the world.
Member Monday: Ancient Nubia
Member Monday: Ancient Nubia in Raleigh
Winter Lantern Walk
Illuminated lantern walk through museum park—magical winter evening for families.
Science Café
Interactive science discussions for curious kids at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Astronomy Days 2027
Explore the night sky with planetarium shows and astronomy activities.
Dragons: VIP Reception (Naturalist, Explorers, & Brimley Exclusive)
Members-only dragon exhibit reception at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Member Night: Dragons
Members' night with dragons exhibit at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
NCMA Movies at Moore Square: Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)
Classic Godzilla film screening at Moore Square—outdoor movie fun for monster-loving kids.
Member Discovery Day – Summer Workshop
Summer workshop for museum members at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.