North Carolina Museum of Art | Visitor Information

VISITOR INFORMATION

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

The North Carolina Museum of Art is expanding! Please note: some galleries may be partially or completely off view for renovations. For information to help you plan your visit to the Museum, click here.

ADMISSION

Admission is free to the Museum and the permanent collection. There is a charge for special exhibitions and some programs, such as concerts, films, classes, and performances. For more information, call the Musuem Box Office at (919) 715-5923.

ACCESSIBILITY

The North Carolina Museum of Art is predominantly accessible to all visitors; however visitors with disabilities should review the Accessibility page to determine if special considerations will need to be made for their visit.

Arrangements may be made for guided tours for visitors with disabilities. Click here for more information about accessibility.

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DAILY ACTIVITIES

Public Tours: Permanent Collection
Free guided, walk-in tours: Tuesday–Sunday, 1:30 p.m.
Meet in the Main Entrance Lobby. Daily public tours do not include ticketed exhibitions.

Acoustiguide Audio Tour: Highlights of the Permanent Collection
Presented by Verizon and Verizon Wireless
Cost: $3 general public, Free for Members
Audio Tour tickets must be purchased at the Box Office. Click here for more information about the Audio Tour.

Collection Connection Learning Center
The Collection Connection Learning Center located on the Entrance-level of the Museum is temporarily closed. The center will reopen with a new installation on the Main-level in early summer. The Collection Connection is made possible by Progress Energy.

Be sure to keep up-to-date with everything going on at the Museum through eView, our monthly e-mail newsletter. Register here.

Video Theater
The Video Theater has closed to make room for expanded programming space. The design model of the Museum's new gallery building is on view on the Entrance-level.

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GROUP TOURS

Guided tours for groups are offered Tuesday–Friday on the hour from 10 a.m. –2 p.m with a reservation. Reservations for groups of 10 or more and accommodations for students with special needs are available and must be made at least three weeks in advance. Reservations for self-guided school group visits must be made at least 10 days in advance. Classroom materials for previsit lessons may be reserved at the same time. For more information about tours, visit the Tour page.

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HOURS

Tuesday–Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Mondays

The Museum will be closed in 2008 for these holidays:
Friday, July 4, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008

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LOCATION

Street address:	2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-6494
Mailing address:	4630 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4630

Directions: Click here.

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TICKETS

The Museum Box Office is located at the front entance of the Museum and is open during regular Museum hours. For events taking place after regular hours, the Museum Box Office opens two hours before the start of outdoor events and one hour prior to the start of indoor events.

The Museum Box Office accepts cash, personal checks, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Museum Box Office or by calling (919) 715-5923.

Museum members should make all purchases directly through the Museum to secure their discount privileges. Click here to learn more.

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THIS WEEK AT THE MUSEUM

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THE MUSEUM STORE

The Museum Store sells books, posters, jewelry and an extensive selection of art-related merchandise, plus a changing inventory of seasonal gifts and items related to Museum exhibitions. The Museum's larger exhibitions also include special stores adjacent to these galleries. Click here to shop on-line!

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BLUE RIDGE, THE MUSEUM RESTAURANT

Overlooking mammoth sculptures on lushly pastoral grounds, Blue Ridge, the Museum Restaurant, offers diners both great visual arts and great culinary art. Eclectic fare ranges from salads, sandwiches and entrees at lunch to sumptuous weekend brunches. From savory soups to sweet desserts, we create a masterpiece of a meal! For reservations, call (919) 664-6838.

And remember, Blue Ridge, the Museum Restaurant, is a great location for your next special event! Click here to learn more.

Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday: 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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If you have lost your membership card, notify the Museum's Membership Department to request another one: (919) 664-6754.

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NCMA AFFILIATES

Discover the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) in Winston-Salem, N.C. SECCA, an affiliate of the North Carolina Museum of Art, presents and interprets contemporary art of the United States with programs encompassing the issues engaging artists today. They foster creative excellence through temporary exhibitions and projects of significant regional and national scope. Through innovative outreach and education programs, SECCA serves as a vital community resource by bringing artists, their work, and the public together in meaningful experiences of sharing and learning on the common ground of art.

OTHER TRIANGLE HAPPENINGS

Looking for a fun activity for the whole family after a visit to the Museum? Need suggestions for shopping, dining and accommodations? Plan your visit to North Carolina’s Capital City area, where relaxed Southern hospitality blends with uptown amenities to create a dynamic region with a wealth of fun and affordable things to see and do. Click here for general Raleigh information.

Visit RaleighNow for more cultural opportunities in the area.