• Adaptive Tai Chi in the Park: Mindful Movement for Everyone

    Museum Park, Welcome Center

    Please note: you must sign up for each individual occurrence if you want to attend more than one session.  The ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi combines slow and gentle movements with focused attention. During this accessible class, participants are guided through visually and vocally descriptive cues and have the option to sit or stand throughout. Taught by Tish

    Free
  • Sculpture Meditation with Meg Stein

    Museum Park, Welcome Center

    In this accessible, interactive workshop, participants use sculpture as a medium for self-discovery. Led by sculptor and certified mindfulness instructor Meg Stein, the class invites participants to engage in hands-on sculpting while practicing embodied meditation, which fosters deeper self-connection and artistic expression. Stein begins with a relaxing guided meditation and offers participants prompts on how

    $50
  • NCMA to Go Activity Kits: Still Life in Bloom / Kits de actividades del NCMA para llevar: Naturaleza muerta en flor

    East Building, Lobby / Vestíbulo del Edificio Este

    Get creative with NCMA art and artists at home! Reserve an activity kit with materials for a complete hands-on project plus written instructions. Kits are designed for all ages. In English and Spanish.  This month’s kit provides the materials to create a still life with a twist: a colorful and modern floral collage inspired by artist Bartolomé

    Free
  • Mother’s Day Tea

    West Building, NCMA Café

    This afternoon tea experience features a fixed price menu that includes savory canapés, finger sandwiches, and inspired pâtisserie. Premium teas or coffee included.  Photo: Hans Rosemond Photography 

    $75
  • Spring Teacher Tuesday: Special Exhibition Access for Educators

    East Building, Meymandi Exhibition Gallery

    Educators enjoy exclusive access to Knowing the West. This is a self-guided program; tickets are limited and are available on the hour at 4, 5, or 6 pm.  Image: Nellie Two Bear Gates (Iháƞktȟuƞwaƞna Dakhóta, Standing Rock Reservation), Suitcase, 1880–1910, beads, hide, metal, oilcloth, and thread, H. 12 1/2 × W. 17 11/16 × D. 10

    Free
  • An Evening with Michael Twitty

    West Building, NCMA Café

    Join us for an engaging evening with Michael W. Twitty, James Beard Award–winning culinary historian, writer, and educator. In conversation with author and UNC professor Marcie Cohen Ferris, he discusses his latest book, Recipes from the American South. Through storytelling, history, and food traditions, they explore the rich connections between cuisine, culture, faith and identity

    $50
  • Language Café with Raleigh Sister Cities

    West Building, NCMA Café

    Interested in learning a new language? Join us for an evening of cultural immersion! In partnership with Raleigh Sister Cities, a cohort of language ambassadors will be on the scene to answer all of your questions and start you on your language-learning journey with a beginner-friendly approach. Refreshments and snacks available for purchase. No registration required.  About our partner

    Free
  • In the Moment: Cultural Activities for the Memory Community

    West Building, Lobby

    Join us as we explore the signs of spring through art, history, and science. During this pilot program, we spend time socializing, discussing art, and learning about North Carolina through a series of interactive experiences. In the Moment is a program series designed for those living with memory changes and their care partners. It inspires

    Free
  • NCMA Movies at Moore Square: Poupelle of Chimney Town

    Moore Square, Raleigh

    This spring and summer, the NCMA partners with Moore Square to present a series of FREE outdoor movies in Moore Square. Join us monthly on weekend evenings starting at 6 pm for themed programming. Films begin at 7:15 pm. Poupelle of Chimney Town (2020). Directed by Yûsuke Hirota, 1 hr. 40 min., animation/family/fantasy, PG A

    Free
  • Park Tour: Science and Sustainability

    Museum Park, Welcome Center

    Join us for a guided walk that focuses on the plants, animals, and sustainable design features of the Museum Park. During this engaging tour, participants explore the natural world around them, learn about biology and ecology, and more.  Ages 12 and up. Space is limited, and preregistration is required. This tour is offered in the spring and fall each year, weather permitting.  Photo: Bryanne Shepard 

    Free