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Museum Store Sunday

Sunday, December 1 | 10 am

Sunday, December 1, complete your holiday gift buying at #MuseumStoreSunday! More than 700 museum stores in all 50 states, 10 countries, and three continents are...

“Ask Me!” Roaming Docent

Sunday, December 1 | 1 pm

Ask a question, learn the inside story about what’s on the walls, or just talk about what you see. Look for a docent with an “Ask Me!” badge in the galleries.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Sunday, December 1 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Screening Race: 16mm Films of the 1960s and 1970s

Sunday, December 1 | 2 pm

Marsha Gordon, NCSU film studies professor, and Skip Elsheimer of A/V Geeks project a selection of short 16mm films from the 1960s and ʼ70s engaged with the topic of race....

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Tuesday, December 3 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Wednesday, December 4 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Mindful Museum: Yoga in the Galleries

Wednesday, December 4 | 5:30 pm

Mindful movement and the tranquil space of our galleries combine to create a peaceful and inspirational experience. These 60-minute vinyasa-style classes are suitable for...

What's in the Box?: Movement

Thursday, December 5 | 9:15 am

Up, down, round and round, stomp your feet and twirl around! Explore all kinds of creative movement at the Museum. Our sessions include guided looking at works of art,...

What's in the Box?: Movement

Thursday, December 5 | 10:15 am

Up, down, round and round, stomp your feet and twirl around! Explore all kinds of creative movement at the Museum. Our sessions include guided looking at works of art,...

What's in the Box?: Movement

Thursday, December 5 | 11:15 am

Up, down, round and round, stomp your feet and twirl around! Explore all kinds of creative movement at the Museum. Our sessions include guided looking at works of art,...

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Thursday, December 5 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Friday, December 6 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

SOFA Social Outings for Artists

Friday, December 6 | 6 pm

Get together with art buddies to chill and create. Bring a project, use our materials to create something on the spot, or just hang. Special guests Lindy Chicola and Maria...

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Changing Seasons

Saturday, December 7 | 10:30 am

Half-hour tours for kids ages 5 to 11 and their adult companions. No reservations necessary. 

Winter is here! Explore scenes of the changing seasons in art.

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection

Studio Workshop on Mexican Modernist Painting

Saturday, December 7 | 11 am

Explore the rise of the Mexican modernist movement through paintings in our special exhibition. In this daylong workshop, local artist Peter Marin guides the class in...

Sacred Art at the NCMA

Saturday, December 7 | 11:30 am

Discover the original context and meaning of faith-based works in the collection. No reservations necessary.

“Ask Me!” Roaming Docent

Saturday, December 7 | 1 pm

Ask a question, learn the inside story about what’s on the walls, or just talk about what you see. Look for a docent with an “Ask Me!” badge in the galleries.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Saturday, December 7 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Changing Seasons

Sunday, December 8 | 10:30 am

Half-hour tours for kids ages 5 to 11 and their adult companions. No reservations necessary. 

Winter is here! Explore scenes of the changing seasons in art.

Pop-Up Art: Festival of Lights

Sunday, December 8 | Noon

Celebrate the start of Hanukkah! View the Museum’s Hanukkah lamps and create your own sculptural lantern to take home.

“Ask Me!” Roaming Docent

Sunday, December 8 | 1 pm

Ask a question, learn the inside story about what’s on the walls, or just talk about what you see. Look for a docent with an “Ask Me!” badge in the galleries.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Sunday, December 8 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Interchanges: Cross-Collection Conversations

Sunday, December 8 | 2 pm

Michele Frederick, Associate Curator of European Art, West Building, European Galleries

Join one of our curators on the second Sunday of each month to learn about an...

Abram and Frances Pascher Kanof Lecture: The Mad King of the Museum

Sunday, December 8 | 3 pm

Saul under the Influence of the Evil Spirit, William Story’s marble masterpiece of the deranged first king of Israel, sat forgotten in a stately English country house for...

School’s Out Camp: Once upon a Time, Ages 6-10

Monday, December 9 | 9 am

Discover how artists capture stories with their art while creating art that tells its own story.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Tuesday, December 10 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Wednesday, December 11 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Thursday, December 12 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

The Music of Black Nativity

Thursday, December 12 | 7 pm

Black Nativity is an African American telling of the Nativity story. This gospel music experience, a production of the Justice Theater Project, takes us on a journey back...

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Friday, December 13 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection

Duke Energy Family Night: Winter around the World

Friday, December 13 | 5 pm

Experience the “winternational” celebration of the season! Discover family traditions from North Carolina and around the globe. Create art, enjoy free access to Frida...

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Changing Seasons

Saturday, December 14 | 10:30 am

Half-hour tours for kids ages 5 to 11 and their adult companions. No reservations necessary. 

Winter is here! Explore scenes of the changing seasons in art.

Sacred Art at the NCMA

Saturday, December 14 | 11:30 am

Discover the original context and meaning of faith-based works in the collection. No reservations necessary.

“Ask Me!” Roaming Docent

Saturday, December 14 | 1 pm

Ask a question, learn the inside story about what’s on the walls, or just talk about what you see. Look for a docent with an “Ask Me!” badge in the galleries.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Saturday, December 14 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

The Music of Black Nativity

Saturday, December 14 | 2 pm

Black Nativity is an African American telling of the Nativity story. This gospel music experience, a production of the Justice Theater Project, takes us on a journey back...

The Music of Black Nativity

Saturday, December 14 | 7:30 pm

Black Nativity is an African American telling of the Nativity story. This gospel music experience, a production of the Justice Theater Project, takes us on a journey back...

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Changing Seasons

Sunday, December 15 | 10:30 am

Half-hour tours for kids ages 5 to 11 and their adult companions. No reservations necessary. 

Winter is here! Explore scenes of the changing seasons in art.

“Ask Me!” Roaming Docent

Sunday, December 15 | 1 pm

Ask a question, learn the inside story about what’s on the walls, or just talk about what you see. Look for a docent with an “Ask Me!” badge in the galleries.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Sunday, December 15 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Raleigh Flute Choir Holiday Concert (Canceled)

CANCELED - Sunday, December 15 | 7 pm

The Raleigh Flute Choir, a chamber ensemble of nine professional flutists from central North Carolina, ushers in the holiday season with creative arrangements of familiar...

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Tuesday, December 17 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Wednesday, December 18 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Story Time: Movement (Canceled)

CANCELED - Thursday, December 19 | 10:15 am

Join us for story time in the galleries! Come look and listen as we make connections with original works of art and children’s books. Half-hour sessions; best for families...

Story Time: Movement (Canceled)

CANCELED - Thursday, December 19 | 11 am

Join us for story time in the galleries! Come look and listen as we make connections with original works of art and children’s books. Half-hour sessions; best for families...

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Thursday, December 19 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Friday, December 20 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Changing Seasons

Saturday, December 21 | 10:30 am

Half-hour tours for kids ages 5 to 11 and their adult companions. No reservations necessary. 

Winter is here! Explore scenes of the changing seasons in art.

Sacred Art at the NCMA

Saturday, December 21 | 11:30 am

Discover the original context and meaning of faith-based works in the collection. No reservations necessary.

“Ask Me!” Roaming Docent

Saturday, December 21 | 1 pm

Ask a question, learn the inside story about what’s on the walls, or just talk about what you see. Look for a docent with an “Ask Me!” badge in the galleries.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Saturday, December 21 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Changing Seasons

Sunday, December 22 | 10:30 am

Half-hour tours for kids ages 5 to 11 and their adult companions. No reservations necessary. 

Winter is here! Explore scenes of the changing seasons in art.

“Ask Me!” Roaming Docent

Sunday, December 22 | 1 pm

Ask a question, learn the inside story about what’s on the walls, or just talk about what you see. Look for a docent with an “Ask Me!” badge in the galleries.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Sunday, December 22 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Tuesday, December 24 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Wednesday, December 25 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Thursday, December 26 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Friday, December 27 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Changing Seasons

Saturday, December 28 | 10:30 am

Half-hour tours for kids ages 5 to 11 and their adult companions. No reservations necessary. 

Winter is here! Explore scenes of the changing seasons in art.

Sacred Art at the NCMA

Saturday, December 28 | 11:30 am

Discover the original context and meaning of faith-based works in the collection. No reservations necessary.

“Ask Me!” Roaming Docent

Saturday, December 28 | 1 pm

Ask a question, learn the inside story about what’s on the walls, or just talk about what you see. Look for a docent with an “Ask Me!” badge in the galleries.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Saturday, December 28 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Changing Seasons

Sunday, December 29 | 10:30 am

Half-hour tours for kids ages 5 to 11 and their adult companions. No reservations necessary. 

Winter is here! Explore scenes of the changing seasons in art.

“Ask Me!” Roaming Docent

Sunday, December 29 | 1 pm

Ask a question, learn the inside story about what’s on the walls, or just talk about what you see. Look for a docent with an “Ask Me!” badge in the galleries.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Sunday, December 29 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Docent Tour: Explore the Collection

Tuesday, December 31 | 1:30 pm

A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.