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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
This Week | Calendar | Lectures | Films | Concerts | Videos | For Children | Workshops | Member Events | Tours | Festivals | Summer Concerts and Events | Art Day
FOR CHILDREN
Children's Performances | Children's Crafts | Collection Connection | Workshops | In the Park | Summer Camp
Learn about the Museum's activities for children and families through our monthly e-mail newsletters. Register here.
ANYTIME ACTIVITIES
Explore the Museum Park with a Park Backpack, or pick up a Tour-in-a-Tote (also available in Spanish) and explore works inside the Museum. These are free to borrow and can be checked out from the Information Desk.
CHILDREN'S PERFORMANCES
Wonderful Wednesdays
Wednesdays, 1 PM
Museum Auditorium
$3 (Free for Family-level members and above)
Tickets available through the Museum Box Office: (919) 715-5923.
Children ages 5 and up. (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Most performances are 50 minutes.
Please be advised that Children's Performances do tend to sell out, so we strongly recommend that you purchase your tickets in advance in order to guarantee a seat.
July 8
Gustafer Yellowgold with Morgan Taylor
Enter the imaginary universe of a little pointy-headed guy through live music and cartoons.
July 15
Galapagos George with Barefoot Puppets
Meet a giant one-of-a-kind tortoise who grows up on a faraway island with far-out animals.
July 22
So Many Ways to Share a Story with Susana and Timmy Abell
Encounter engaging tales told through award-winning music and puppetry.
Wonderful Wednesdays sponsored by: Macy's Foundation, MeadWestvaco and Prudential
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.
Preschool Playshops:
What’s in the Box?
Wednesdays, 10–11:30 a.m.
Collection Connection, Free
For children ages 2–5
Children and their caregivers discover a new adventure in the box each week. Activities are designed to stretch the imagination, foster an interest in art, and introduce children to the Museum in fun and engaging ways.
| July 15 | Surprise |
| July 29 | Under the Golden Parasol |
Family Fun Saturdays
10 a.m.–noon, Ages 4-84+
Classroom, Free
Registration required: (919) 664-6828
Free morning workshops for families. Kids and adults will delight in creating projects, discovering one another's creativity, and learning about art together. A different theme each week means there's always something new to explore. Limited space; call to enroll (919) 664-6828.
| July 11 | Time Line |
| July 18 | Off the Wall |
| July 25 | An Accordion Art Book |
Family Fun Saturday are sponsored by Prudential and Tekelec.
Family Fun in the Setting Sun
Keep the kids up a little late to watch some of their favorite films (on a giant outdoor screen!), or introduce the little ones to live bands playing music from their well-worn CDs—they’re sure to dance with glee.
Families and friends, seniors and grandchildren, and the young-at-heart are invited to evenings filled with fun activities, giveaways, and more at the following events in the Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater in the
Kung-Fu Panda
Saturday, July 11, 9 p.m.
Dan Zanes and Friends
Saturday, July 18, 7 p.m.
Kit Kittredge:
An American Girl
Saturday, August 1, 9 p.m.
They Might Be Giants
Kids Concert
Saturday, September 19, 4 p.m.
Come early to enjoy the activities and revel in the pure joy of being a kid!
Gate opens two hours prior to events. For additional information regarding times and ticketing, please see the Arts in the
SUMMER CAMP
Summer Camp for Kids
Five-day camps for children ages 6-8 and 9-12
June 8-July 24
Hundreds of masterpieces, acres of parkland, and vibrant studio spaces--you'll find them all here in a one-of-a-kind setting where creative inspiration abounds. From painting and drawing to storytelling and music, camps at the NCMA are a fun place to discover art both indoors and out!
Monday-Friday | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
$250 ($220 Members) per camp
8 a.m. early-morning drop-off ($30 per camp)
5:30 p.m. late-afternoon pickup ($30 per camp)
Register here.
For more information, call the Education Department at (919) 664-6776.
June 8-12: "Creature Secrets" Camp 1 (ages 6-8, FULL) Camp 2 (ages 9-12)
June 15-19: "Creative Conquests" Camp 3 (ages 6-8, FULL) Camp 4 (ages 9-12, FULL)
June 22-26: "Natural Legends" Camp 5 (ages 6-8, FULL) Camp 6 (ages 9-12, FULL)
July 6-10: "Playful Palettes" Camp 7 (ages 6-8, FULL) Camp 8 (ages 9-12) FULL
July 13-17: "Jump into Perspective" Camp 9 (ages 6-8, FULL) Camp 10 (ages 9-12, FULL)
July 20-24: "Rock, Paper, Scissors" Camp 11 (ages 6-8, FULL) Camp 12 (ages 9-12) FULL
Reservations are no longer available for Camps 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12.
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