Mindful Museum
Art and mindfulness are natural complements. Both are reflective and healing, and when they come together, a sense of refuge is created.
Mindful Museum Programs
You will find a variety of experiences and modalities represented, such as family Growga, yoga in the galleries, accessible sensory journeys, and art-inspired poetry.
Slow Art at the NCMA
At the NCMA our approach is multisensory and embodied—activating all the senses to become fully present in order to take in an artwork and create the opportunity for a personal connection. We have found that this form of mindfulness is an accessible and effective way to engage with yourself, others, and art in a deeper way.
Related Events
Mindful Museum: Summer Meditative Moments with Art
Drawing on themes from works in our collection and qualities of the summer season, we inspire you to turn deeper within.…
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
Mindful Story Time
Story time with an artful twist! Come look, listen, and move as we make connections with original works of art and child…
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
Summer Native Medicinal Plants: Passionflower
Revel in the richness of summer with a North Carolina favorite—passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), aka maypop. We’ll e…
Saturday, Aug 1, 2026
Mindful Museum: The Art of Rest Workshop
Free with registration In a time that asks us to be constantly productive and on high alert, this workshop offers a ge…
Thursday, Aug 6, 2026
Sensory Journey through Art
Join us and Perry Hurt, former NCMA director of conservation, for a virtual journey inspired by artworks from Seeing Red…
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026
Mindful Museum: Summer Singing Bowl Sound Bath
Enjoy a restorative sound bath in the peaceful setting of our galleries. Sound baths are a meditative practice that use …
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026
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