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Tuesday 8:30am - 10:30am 11am - 1pm Wednesday 8:30am - 10:30am 11am - 1pm Thursday 8:30am - 10:30am 11am - 1pm Friday 8:30am - 10:30am 11am - 1pm Saturday 8:30am - 10:30am 11am - 1pm

The Nest

The Nest offers play sessions, workshops, parents’ night out, camps, and more!

05/23/2026

Spotted in the garden this week 👀 one of our smallest visitors enjoying a quiet moment outdoors!

05/03/2026

Step into the garden and meet the amazing creatures that call it home! 🐞 Join us for our second Garden Party of the season on Saturday, May 16th from 10–11 AM as we celebrate spring and all the tiny neighbors that help our garden grow. This program is FREE and open to families of all ages.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for making this happen: Franklin Street Pediatric Dentistry Southern States Cooperative

05/01/2026

A little note that says it all 💛

04/29/2026

We’re counting down the days until summer camp ☀️ Get ready for hands-on creativity, big adventures, and nonstop fun all summer long. Learn more and grab your spot today before it fills up! https://ncchildrensmuseum.org/camps-at-the-nest/

04/01/2026

We are so excited to be part of the North Carolina Science Festival this month! You can find our upcoming garden programs and many other wonderful STEM events for families on the North Carolina Science Festival website. It is a fantastic resource for exploring science across the state, and we can't wait to see you in the garden to celebrate.

Visit https://ncsciencefestival.org/ to plan your next adventure. 🌿

03/31/2026

Make a difference this summer at The Nest ☀️

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with our summer camps, garden programs, and other activities. We’d love to have you on the team!

Learn more about camps: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/548644224
Other volunteer opportunities: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/284797181

03/26/2026

Junior Gardeners is BACK at The Nest starting April 2nd! This free, informal program runs every Thursday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM through October 29th in our Outdoor Learning Garden.

There is no registration required—just drop in to get your hands dirty in the dig plot and help us care for the garden. We look forward to seeing you there!🌻

03/11/2026

We’re loving this warm weather ☀️ The garden at The Nest is open year-round, and the first blooms are starting to show. Come by and soak it all in!

03/10/2026

Step into adventure this Spring Break! 👣 See if your feet can match up to a dinosaur’s at camp—fun, learning, and dino-sized memories await! March 30th - April 3rd

Register here: https://ncchildrensmuseum.org/camps-at-the-nest/

03/06/2026

School’s Out Camp at The Nest is happening March 30–April 3. Spend five fun-filled days exploring everything from the layers of the Earth to the farthest stars in the galaxy with hands-on experiments, creative builds, and out-of-this-world discoveries.

Register here: https://ncchildrensmuseum.org/camps-at-the-nest/

03/04/2026

March PNO at The Nest is here!

📅 3/6 – Parents Night Out
🧠 3/20 – Celebrate National Brain Week

Drop the kids for a night of fun, games, and hands-on activities while you enjoy a well-deserved evening out! 💛

Register here: https://ncchildrensmuseum.org/programs-at-the-nest/

Address

1712 Willow Drive
Chapel Hill, NC
27514

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8:30am - 10:30am
	11am - 1pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 10:30am
	11am - 1pm
Thursday	8:30am - 10:30am
	11am - 1pm
Friday	8:30am - 10:30am
	11am - 1pm
Saturday	8:30am - 10:30am
	11am - 1pm

Telephone

+19199331455

Website

https://ncchildrensmuseum.org/

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