Family Programs

The museum has some great upcoming events for kids and families.

Learning Center

Good Company

The Collection Connection Learning Center has reopened! Come check out the newly remodeled interactive learning space located on the Main-Level off the Egyptian Gallery. The Collection Connection is made possible by Progress Energy.

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Self-Guide Resources

Tour-in-a-Tote

Designed for preschool and early elementary audiences, Tour-in-a-Tote bags engage young visitors in games and interactive activities exploring five different objects in the Museum galleries.  Totes are free to borrow and may be checked out from the Information Desk.

Park Backpacks

Families are invited to take a tree tour, get to know two North Carolina sculptors, play a game of Bird Bingo, read a Dr. Seuss Story by the Pond, and be a poet. Park Backpacks are free to borrow and may be checked out from the Information Desk.

Games & Puzzles

Jigsaw Puzzle Masterpieces

Mystery of the Poison Dart Frog

Treasure Hunt

Online resources

ArtNC

Highlights of the Collection

The Park

Collection Timeline

ABCs in the NCMA

Visitors’ Voices

Children’s Exhibitions

Young Artists’ Work

Class Projects