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Y’all means all. Today & every day. *** t-shirts will be back in stock June 2 online. Lots available in the gift shops i...
06/01/2026

Y’all means all. Today & every day.



*** t-shirts will be back in stock June 2 online. Lots available in the gift shops in the downtown Raleigh location!

05/25/2026

Not to be nosy but DYK that we’re open seven days a week for the summer? Come see us today!

The Living Conservatory is BACK! In fact, it’s reopening tomorrow, Saturday, May 23. 🦋We’re currently doing final checks...
05/22/2026

The Living Conservatory is BACK! In fact, it’s reopening tomorrow, Saturday, May 23. 🦋

We’re currently doing final checks to make sure we’ve got everything we need:

butterflies ✅
tropical plants ✅
ornate wood turtles ✅
two-toed sloth ✅
enthusiastic guests 🔜

Check out our exhibit hours to plan your visit: ncmns.net/4bDCLUz

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05/18/2026

It's Monday. 😕

Can we just take it easy and enjoy the seahorses please? 😌

Adult Nights: Social in the Shire is officially sold out!! However, there is still one way to infiltrate our doors on Fr...
05/11/2026

Adult Nights: Social in the Shire is officially sold out!! However, there is still one way to infiltrate our doors on Friday night— through the power of Membership.

Become a Member at the Curator level or higher and receive two complimentary tickets to an Adult Nights event of your choice, even Social in the Shire.

Join today at https://ncmns.net/4u2ERXS. 🧙🏼‍♂️

Address

11 W Jones Street
Raleigh, NC
27601

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19197079800

Website

https://ncmns.net/stayingalive

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