STEM & Science
Science, maker, and discovery
A Celebration of Ants
Virtual celebration learning about ants & nature 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.
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.
Adventure Squad Grow Fresh. Eat What's In Season!
Hands-on garden camp: kids grow & eat seasonal produce at Orange County Public Library.
Nature Discovery Butterfly Walk
Guided butterfly walk at Prairie Ridge nature preserve in Raleigh.
Open Maker Session at the Makery at Boxyard RTP (Ages 6+)
Open maker sessions at Boxyard RTP—hands-on building and creating for kids ages 6+.
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.
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.
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.
Live Animal Feeding – Ocean Habitat
Watch live ocean animals being fed at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Wonderkids - Summer Science
Hands-on science activities for kids at the library.
Insect Sounds
Explore the science of insect sounds at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Curiosity Crew, K-2 LEGOs
K–2 graders build, create, and discover with LEGO and hands-on STEAM projects.
Nature Storytime (Whiteville)
Nature-themed storytime at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Story Time at the Museum
Story Time at the Museum at Downtown Raleigh
Mossarium Workshop
Hands-on mossarium workshop—build a living ecosystem in a jar.
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.
Butterfly Walk
Spot butterflies and learn about their life cycles on a nature walk at Prairie Ridge.
Playdate with Nature (Whiteville)
Outdoor playtime with a nature focus from NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Botany Spotlight: Amazing Plant Adaptations to Terrestrial Environments
Learn how plants adapt to extreme environments at Duke Gardens.
The ICONS Tour
Guided tour exploring natural-science exhibits and downtown Raleigh at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Museum Untold Tour
Discover untold stories at NC Museum of Natural Sciences' downtown tour; tickets from $25.
Anatomy & Physiology Course for grades 8-12
Anatomy & physiology course for middle & high-school students in Wake Forest.
Hike Expo North Carolina 2026
Hike Expo NC at Kerr Scott Building—discover trails, gear, and outdoor adventure resources.
Brimley Brunch (Brimley Society Exclusive)
Brimley Brunch (Brimley Society Exclusive) at Downtown Raleigh
S.T.E.A.M in the Capital - Electronics
Hands-on S.T.E.A.M. workshop focusing on electronics in Raleigh.
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!).
Most Delicious Poison: A Virtual Author Talk with Noah Whiteman
Virtual author talk on how plants, animals & microbes create toxins—cutting-edge science made accessible.
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.
Wonderkids - Snakes and Turtles and Alligators, Oh My!
Hands-on STEAM exploration for preschoolers—snakes, turtles, and more this month.
SciREN Triangle and Educator Open House
Educator and family open house exploring nature at NC Museum's facility.
From One to Many: Plant Propagation Walk
Walk with a plant curator to learn propagation techniques 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
Botany Spotlight: Meet the Meat Eaters—Carnivorous Plants
Learn about carnivorous plants from a Duke biology professor at Duke Gardens.
Member Discovery Day – Leaves and Legends
Member Discovery Day exploring leaves & legends at NC Museum of Natural Sciences — hands-on fun.
On the Rocks: A Scree & Crevice Garden Tour
Explore Duke Gardens' scree & crevice gardens and discover tenacious alpine plants.
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.
Botanizing at Occoneechee Mountain
Hike a hidden gem of NC forest with Duke's biology professor to spot diverse native plants.
Museum Movie Night: Jurassic Park
Family movie night featuring Jurassic Park at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
History of Science Research Day
Explore the history of science 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.
Botany Spotlight: Lichen
Nature walk exploring lichen at Duke Gardens.
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.