Family Resources
Discover Your Own
There are many ways to explore art, nature, and people in the Museum galleries and at home. Find some of our favorite resources for families below.
NCMA To Go Activity Kits
Get creative and inspired by NCMA art and artists at home! Each month, reserve an activity kit with materials plus written instructions for a complete hands-on project. Kits are designed for all ages to enjoy. Available in English and Spanish.
- Fabric Family Portraits
- Future Portraits
- Mardi Gras Masks
- Mini Modern Paintings
- Out-of-This-World Eyewear
- Papyrus
- Pattern Printing
- Peg People
- Still Life Sensations
- Geometric Stacked Sculptures
- “Le Style Mucha” Self-Portraits
- Colors of Kente
- Meaningful Metal
- Night Views
- Suncatchers
- Marbled Models
- Kusama Kaleidoscopes
- Seascapes
- Modernist Masks
- Woven Stories
- Stain, Splash, Spread
- Represent Yourself!
- Fabric Flags
- Friendship Bracelets
- Metallic Textures
- Carved Sculptures
- Patterned Pottery
Scavenger Hunts
Enjoy special themed scavenger hunts that test your sleuthing skills in the Museum galleries and Museum Park. Hunts are designed for all ages and are available in English and Spanish.
Summer Passport Program: Art + History + Science
June–August 2023
Take a trip with your North Carolina museums! Explore and connect on a family-friendly adventure. To start, pick up your passport at any of these state museums:
- NC Museum of Art (NCMA)
- NC Museum of History (NCMH)
- NC Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS)
Complete scavenger hunts and get your passport stamped at all three museums to earn a FREE NC Traveler patch!
Programa de Pasaporte de Verano: Arte + Historia + Ciencia
Junio–Agosto 2023
¡Viaja con tus museos de Carolina del Norte! Embárcate en una aventura y explora junto a toda tu familia. Para comenzar, obtén tu pasaporte en cualquiera de estos museos estatales:
- Museo de Arte de Carolina del Norte (NCMA)
- Museo de Historia de Carolina del Norte (NCMH)
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Carolina del Norte (NCMNS)
¡Completa las búsquedas del tesoro y sella tu pasaporte en los tres museos para ganar tu PARCHE de NC Traveler completamente GRATIS!
Art Snacks
Coloring Pages
Put your own spin on some of the Museum’s favorite works of art! Download these coloring pages for hours of family fun.
Family Days
Get to know your Museum with special access and unique activities for all ages during Family Days. The fun extends beyond your visit with virtual activities, videos, and more to discover from home. Relive the fun from past Family Days below.
