Calendar

What's in the Box?: People

Thursday, November 15 | 9:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

What's in the Box?: People

Thursday, November 15 | 10:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

What's in the Box?: People

Thursday, November 15 | 11:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Colorful Feelings

Saturday, November 17 | 10:30 am

Half-hour tours for kids ages 5–11 and their adult companions. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk. 

How does art make you feel?...

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Colorful Feelings

Sunday, November 18 | 10:30 am

Half-hour tours for kids ages 5–11 and their adult companions. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk. 

How does art make you feel?...

Pop-Up Art: Black Friday

Friday, November 23 | Noon

All black everything! Drop into this free art-making workshop led by the Scrap Exchange and create a monochromatic work of art to take home.

No reservations needed. All...

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Colorful Feelings

Saturday, November 24 | 10:30 am

Half-hour tours for kids ages 5–11 and their adult companions. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk. 

How does art make you feel?...

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Colorful Feelings

Sunday, November 25 | 10:30 am

Half-hour tours for kids ages 5–11 and their adult companions. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk. 

How does art make you feel?...

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Vacation Time

Saturday, December 1 | 10:30 am

Where in the world do you want to go? Travel to a vacation destination without leaving the Museum.

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Vacation Time

Sunday, December 2 | 10:30 am

Where in the world do you want to go? Travel to a vacation destination without leaving the Museum.

Pop-Up Art: Bright Lights

Sunday, December 2 | Noon

Celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights! View the Museum’s Hanukkah lamps and create your own sculptural lantern to take home.

Free art-making...

Duke Energy Free Day

Monday, December 3 | Noon

Duke Energy is sponsoring free entry to ticketed special exhibitions The Beyond: Georgia O’Keeffe and Contemporary Art and Candida Höfer in Mexico on Monday, December 3....

What's in the Box?: Animals

Thursday, December 6 | 9:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

What's in the Box?: Animals

Thursday, December 6 | 10:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

What's in the Box?: Animals

Thursday, December 6 | 11:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Vacation Time

Saturday, December 8 | 10:30 am

Where in the world do you want to go? Travel to a vacation destination without leaving the Museum.

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Vacation Time

Sunday, December 9 | 10:30 am

Where in the world do you want to go? Travel to a vacation destination without leaving the Museum.

Duke Energy Winter Family Fun Friday: Flower Power

Friday, December 14 | 5 pm

Celebrate the season ’60s-style at our beloved annual winter event. Create groovy floral art, jam to music and performances, and enjoy a visit from Santa.

Family Programs...

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Vacation Time

Saturday, December 15 | 10:30 am

Where in the world do you want to go? Travel to a vacation destination without leaving the Museum.

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Vacation Time

Sunday, December 16 | 10:30 am

Where in the world do you want to go? Travel to a vacation destination without leaving the Museum.

What's in the Box?: Movement

Thursday, December 20 | 9:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

What's in the Box?: Movement

Thursday, December 20 | 10:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

What's in the Box?: Movement

Thursday, December 20 | 11:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Vacation Time

Saturday, December 22 | 10:30 am

Where in the world do you want to go? Travel to a vacation destination without leaving the Museum.

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Vacation Time

Sunday, December 23 | 10:30 am

Where in the world do you want to go? Travel to a vacation destination without leaving the Museum.

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Vacation Time

Saturday, December 29 | 10:30 am

Where in the world do you want to go? Travel to a vacation destination without leaving the Museum.

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Vacation Time

Sunday, December 30 | 10:30 am

Where in the world do you want to go? Travel to a vacation destination without leaving the Museum.

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Moo, Chirp, Roar!

Saturday, January 5 | 10:30 am

Look for creatures big and small in the Museum galleries. Find out how artists were inspired by feathered, furry, or ferocious animal friends.

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Moo, Chirp, Roar!

Sunday, January 6 | 10:30 am

Look for creatures big and small in the Museum galleries. Find out how artists were inspired by feathered, furry, or ferocious animal friends.

What's in the Box?: Seasons/Nature

Thursday, January 10 | 9:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

What's in the Box?: Seasons/Nature

Thursday, January 10 | 10:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

What's in the Box?: Seasons/Nature

Thursday, January 10 | 11:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

Exhibition Related Events

Family Fun Saturdays: Painting Places

Saturday, January 12 | 10:15 am

Gallery tour and studio workshop best for families with children ages 5–11. A different theme each time means there’s always something new to discover! All participants...

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Moo, Chirp, Roar!

Saturday, January 12 | 10:30 am

Look for creatures big and small in the Museum galleries. Find out how artists were inspired by feathered, furry, or ferocious animal friends.

Exhibition Related Events

Family Fun Saturdays: Painting Places

Saturday, January 12 | 1 pm

Gallery tour and studio workshop best for families with children ages 5–11. A different theme each time means there’s always something new to discover! All participants...

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Moo, Chirp, Roar!

Sunday, January 13 | 10:30 am

Look for creatures big and small in the Museum galleries. Find out how artists were inspired by feathered, furry, or ferocious animal friends.

School’s Out Camp: Let's Create! Ages 6-10

Monday, January 14 | 9 am

Sculpture, collage, painting, and drawing! Discover the variety of media in our galleries and Park, and try them out in your own creations.

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Moo, Chirp, Roar!

Saturday, January 19 | 10:30 am

Look for creatures big and small in the Museum galleries. Find out how artists were inspired by feathered, furry, or ferocious animal friends.

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Moo, Chirp, Roar!

Sunday, January 20 | 10:30 am

Look for creatures big and small in the Museum galleries. Find out how artists were inspired by feathered, furry, or ferocious animal friends.

Pop-Up Art: Terrific Trophies

Sunday, January 20 | Noon

Take inspiration from sculptures in the Museum to create a winning trophy from found objects. Award it to yourself or give it to a friend.

What's in the Box?: Places

Thursday, January 24 | 9:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

What's in the Box?: Places

Thursday, January 24 | 10:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

What's in the Box?: Places

Thursday, January 24 | 11:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Moo, Chirp, Roar!

Saturday, January 26 | 10:30 am

Look for creatures big and small in the Museum galleries. Find out how artists were inspired by feathered, furry, or ferocious animal friends.

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Moo, Chirp, Roar!

Sunday, January 27 | 10:30 am

Look for creatures big and small in the Museum galleries. Find out how artists were inspired by feathered, furry, or ferocious animal friends.

Champagne and Chocolate

Thursday, January 31 | 7 pm

Treat yourself to a glass of champagne and sample an array of chocolatier-curated fine chocolates. Your taste buds will thank you. Price includes one drink ticket;...

Duke Energy Family Day: Musical Adventures

Saturday, February 2 | 10 am

Discover the rhythms and sounds of music at the Museum. Enjoy hands-on art- and sound-making activities, plus performances that bring works of art to life.

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: We ♥ Art

Sunday, February 3 | 10:30 am

Find your new Valentine at the Museum. Discover a work of art you love!

What's in the Box?: Parts of Art

Thursday, February 7 | 9:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

What's in the Box?: Parts of Art

Thursday, February 7 | 10:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

What's in the Box?: Parts of Art

Thursday, February 7 | 11:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: We ♥ Art

Saturday, February 9 | 10:30 am

Find your new Valentine at the Museum. Discover a work of art you love!

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: We ♥ Art

Sunday, February 10 | 10:30 am

Find your new Valentine at the Museum. Discover a work of art you love!

Great Backyard Bird Count

Saturday, February 16 | 9 am

The four folios of John James Audubon’s The Birds of America are returning to view during the week of the Audubon Society’s national Great Backyard Bird Count, so we’re...

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: We ♥ Art

Saturday, February 16 | 10:30 am

Find your new Valentine at the Museum. Discover a work of art you love!

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: We ♥ Art

Sunday, February 17 | 10:30 am

Find your new Valentine at the Museum. Discover a work of art you love!

What's in the Box?: People

Thursday, February 21 | 9:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

What's in the Box?: People

Thursday, February 21 | 10:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

What's in the Box?: People

Thursday, February 21 | 11:15 am

Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and...

Family Fun Saturday: Put a Bird on it!

Saturday, February 23 | 10:15 am

Celebrate the return of John James Audubon’s The Birds of America to Museum galleries. Look closely at the selection of bird engravings on view, and then create your own...

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: We ♥ Art

Saturday, February 23 | 10:30 am

Find your new Valentine at the Museum. Discover a work of art you love!

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: We ♥ Art

Sunday, February 24 | 10:30 am

Find your new Valentine at the Museum. Discover a work of art you love!