North Carolina Museum of Art

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Housing the first state-sponsored art collection in the US, the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) promotes cultural inspiration and creativity, with free access to the arts. Whether in our galleries showcasing the People’s Collection (the permanent collection belonging to the citizens of North Carolina), or our outreach programs in all 100 counties of the state, or our 164-acre Museum Park, we s

trive to create a sense of welcome and belonging for all. With works representing more than 5,000 years of art history, our collection serves as a valuable cultural resource for both North Carolina and the nation. The Museum Park, including site-specific artworks exhibited among the native flora and fauna of NC, encourages reflection and play in novel, natural contexts. Our seasonal rotation of special exhibitions, performances, classes, lectures, films, and family programs fosters community, offering visitors opportunities to experience art, learn about art, and create art.



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Before you attend Classical Music in the Park on Saturday, September 12, from 6 pm to 9 pm, make sure to check out Buske...
09/06/2026

Before you attend Classical Music in the Park on Saturday, September 12, from 6 pm to 9 pm, make sure to check out Buskers Day!

Also on September 12, Buskers Day celebrates the timeless art of street performance. Buskers from across the state are welcome to perform for any duration between 1 pm and 5 pm throughout the Museum Park.

No registration/permit fee is required, and performers are welcome to put out collection baskets. Performance space is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Can art be used to train and prepare students to practice medicine?Duke University's Kenan Institute for Ethics' Re-Imag...
09/05/2026

Can art be used to train and prepare students to practice medicine?

Duke University's Kenan Institute for Ethics' Re-Imagining Medicine (ReMed) summer program takes a unique approach to preparing students for careers in healthcare-related fields.

One part of that approach is visiting the NCMA to spend an extended period of time observing an artwork and connecting it to their own experiences. Instead of quickly reading a label and moving on, ReMed students study the work in depth to help prepare themselves to slow down and listen to their future patients.

09/04/2026

Our new Conservation Lab on the A-Level of East Building is coming along nicely! Check out this time-lapse to see the progress made over the last couple of months.

Once completed, visitors will be able to see our Conservation team in action and learn about the processes and work that go into conserving art.

You may have noticed recently that Mirror Labyrinth NY has been closed for conservation work. But there's good news - th...
09/04/2026

You may have noticed recently that Mirror Labyrinth NY has been closed for conservation work. But there's good news - the popular interactive sculpture will reopen to visitors today!

After you're done looking at yourself in all those mirrors, you can visit our other interactive works.

If mirrors are your thing, check out LIGHT OF LIFE in East Building.

Musical Swings, Daydreamer: Kinetic Musical Benches, and Please Be Seated - North Carolina are great options in the Museum Park.

If you're looking for shade, spend some time in Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky, which is set back in the woods off the trail.

What's your favorite interactive artwork at the NCMA?

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Pictured: Mirror Labyrinth NY, Jeppe Hein, 2016, Highly polished stainless steel sculpture, 106 1/4 × 277 1/2 × 288 1/4 in., Gift of Pat and Tom Gipson

UPDATE: Well, that was fast! September's Craft Night sold out shortly after we published this post. Keep an eye out for ...
09/03/2026

UPDATE: Well, that was fast! September's Craft Night sold out shortly after we published this post. Keep an eye out for when registration opens for October's program.
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Thank you to everyone who has attended our free Craft Night events this summer! Last week's event set a record for us, with nearly 100 guests who showed up to embroider (August's theme) or work on their own DIY projects.

Our next two Craft Night dates and themes are September 24 (Beading) and October 29 (Mask-Making), from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm.

Please note that due to its popularity, Craft Night at the Museum is now ticketed (still free!).

Get out your calendar and mark off the evening of September 17 for our next free NCMA After Hours. This month's event is...
09/03/2026

Get out your calendar and mark off the evening of September 17 for our next free NCMA After Hours. This month's event is a special takeover collaboration with the North Carolina Museum of History!

Featuring "Stitched in Tradition: Indigenous Fashion Showcase," the evening highlights culture, identity, and creative expression through fashion.

More than a fashion show, Stitched in Tradition also celebrates the continued presence and influence of Indigenous creativity in contemporary spaces.

Throughout the evening (5:30 pm-9 pm), enjoy the galleries, food and drinks, and the social atmosphere you've come to expect at After Hours.

NCMA Café will be open for dinner reservations and a special beverage and cheese tasting experience.

Big things are happening at Raleigh's favorite museums!At visitRaleigh’s Annual Meeting in August, leaders from the NCMA...
09/02/2026

Big things are happening at Raleigh's favorite museums!

At visitRaleigh’s Annual Meeting in August, leaders from the NCMA, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, North Carolina Museum of History, and Marbles Kids Museum highlighted major expansion and transformation projects currently underway at each site.

Coming off a record-breaking year of tourism (19.1M visitors and $3.4B spent in Wake County in 2025), these projects are set to make the local cultural scene bigger and better - and lead to these institutions taking on an increased role in the region’s tourism future.

Our next free exhibition, Nancy Baker Cahill: Ecologies of Scale, bridges the Museum galleries and Park through Cahill's...
09/01/2026

Our next free exhibition, Nancy Baker Cahill: Ecologies of Scale, bridges the Museum galleries and Park through Cahill's unique blend of digital and analog media.

Opening September 26, the exhibition features site-specific experiences - such as an interactive augmented reality (AR) artwork in the Park - video installations, sculptures, and works on paper.

On view through January 31, 2027, we have some exciting programming planned around Ecologies of Scale this fall!
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Image: Nancy Baker Cahill, CARBON 1, 2025, digital animation still, dimensions variable, Courtesy of Nancy Baker Cahill

08/31/2026

It's Meet the Museum Monday! This week, we're featuring Brye Shepard, Manager of Park and Mindful Museum Programs.

You'll learn which country she's heading back to for the first time in 20 years, hear about all the animals she has at home, and find out her favorite camping spot, which she calls a "hidden gem."

Check it out!

Meet a work of art, enjoy movement and play, and get your creative juices flowing with our "What's in the Box?" sessions...
08/30/2026

Meet a work of art, enjoy movement and play, and get your creative juices flowing with our "What's in the Box?" sessions for 3- to 5-year-olds and their caregivers.

Adults and children visit the Museum galleries and create unique works of art in our studios as we make connections through stories, art-making, movement activities, and gallery play. This session, we'll be making miniature loom weavings!

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2110 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC
27607

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

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