Museums
Science, art, and discovery
A Celebration of Ants
Virtual celebration learning about ants & nature at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Sensory Journey through Art
Sensory-friendlyVirtual sensory-friendly art experience at NC Museum of Art.
Nature Storytime (Whiteville)
Nature-themed storytimes for little ones at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Solar System Odyssey
Immersive planetarium journey through the Solar System at Morehead Planetarium.
Mysteries of Your Brain
Planetarium show unveiling how the brain works at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center.
Public Tour
Guided tour through art at NC Museum of Art's West Building.
Supermassive Black Holes
Planetarium exploration of supermassive black holes at Morehead Planetarium.
Earth, Moon and Sun
Planetarium show exploring Earth, Moon & Sun at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center.
Museum Movie Night: Galaxy Quest
Movie night at NC Museum of Natural Sciences featuring Galaxy Quest.
Live Animal Feeding – Ocean Habitat
Watch live ocean animal feeding at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Story Time at the Museum
Storytime at NC Museum of Natural Sciences downtown.
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
Immersive Mars voyage planetarium experience at Morehead.
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis
Planetarium show exploring earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis.
Magic Tree House Space Mission
Magic Tree House-themed space adventure at Morehead Planetarium.
Astronaut
Planetarium show about space exploration at Morehead Planetarium.
NCMA Games Together
Family gaming sessions at NC Museum of Art's East Building.
Art on the Dot
Art on the Dot at West Building
Phantom of the Universe
Planetarium show about black holes at Morehead Science Center.
Collaborative Science Research Day
Hands-on science research day at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Messengers of Time & Space
Planetarium show about space exploration at Morehead in Chapel Hill.
Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons with Nick Scarff
Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons with an instructor at NC Museum of Art.
How a Game Lives: Author Talk with Jacob Geller
Author talk on video game design at NC Museum of Art.
Carolina Skies
Carolina Skies planetarium show at Morehead Science Center.
Video Game Jam with Turnabout Players
Create your own video game in a jam session at NC Museum of Art.
Pop-Up Art: Botanical Collage
Hands-on botanical collage art activity at NC Museum of Art.
Insect Sounds
Explore the science of insect sounds at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Artful Story Time
Art-inspired story time at NC Museum of Art.
NCMA Movies at Moore Square: Wicked: For Good (2025)
Wicked: For Good outdoor screening at Moore Square — family movie night in Raleigh.
In Motion. In Time.: Untitled (2012) by Marlo Pascual as interpreted by Amy Beasley
Dance interpretation performance exploring art & movement at NC Museum of Art.
Museum Untold Tour
Guided museum tour at NC Museum of Natural Sciences exploring lesser-known stories and exhibits.
Playdate with Nature (Whiteville)
Outdoor playtime with nature exploration at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Museum Member Meetup and Tour
Museum Member Meetup and Tour at West Building
Nature Play Day at NCMA
Free outdoor nature play and exploration at NC Museum of Art's grounds.
Moths From Nature
Virtual program about moths and nature from NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Birdwatching for Beginners
Learn to identify birds on a guided walk at Prairie Ridge Ecostation.
Craft Nights at the Museum
Make art at the NC Museum of Art café during evening craft nights.
Butterfly Walk
Spot butterflies and learn about their life cycles on a nature walk at Prairie Ridge.
The ICONS Tour
Tour iconic exhibits at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences Downtown location.
Brimley Brunch (Brimley Society Exclusive)
Brimley Brunch (Brimley Society Exclusive) at Downtown Raleigh
Notes on View: Salomé Sandoval
Notes on View: Salomé Sandoval at West Building
Dueling Dinosaurs Sensory Friendly Mornings
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly dinosaur exhibit mornings at NC Museum of Natural Sciences—calm environment for all learners.
Skywatching: Views from The Durham
Skywatching program at Morehead Planetarium—explore the night sky from The Durham Hotel (free!).
Science Café
Interactive science conversations at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
BugFest 2026
Hands-on bug exhibits and nature exploration at NC Museum's annual BugFest.
Botanical Embroidery as Visible Mending
Learn botanical embroidery & visible mending with artist Julia Gartrell at Duke Gardens.
Educator Trek: Backbone of North Carolina
Field-based educator workshop exploring North Carolina's geological backbone.
Saturday Science Sparks
Hands-on science program at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center.
Science Trivia
Science Trivia at Downtown Raleigh
NCMA Dance Gumbo: Dance Fitness with Jordan Farrell
NCMA Dance Gumbo: Dance Fitness with Jordan Farrell at Museum Park, Ellipse
Unframed Voices: Art. Theater. No Boundaries.
Art and theater experience at NC Museum of Art.
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.
OLLI at Duke: Egypt and Nubia in Ancient Africa
OLLI at Duke: Egypt and Nubia in Ancient Africa at East Building, SECU Auditorium
Adult Nights: Tales of Woe
Adult Nights: Tales of Woe at Downtown Raleigh
Educator Trek: Got Elk?
Educator Trek: Got Elk? at In the Field
Educator Trek: Butterfly Pinning and Backyard Bug Collecting
Hands-on bug collecting and pinning at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Museum Movie Night: Jurassic Park
Family movie night featuring Jurassic Park at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Sacred Song Series: A Celebration of Diwali
Celebrate Diwali with music and art at the NC Museum of Art.
History of Science Research Day
Explore the history of science at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Member Holiday Celebration
Holiday celebration for members at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
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.
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.
Member Discovery Day – Summer Workshop
Summer workshop for museum members at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.