Families
The Museum is open with updated hours, Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm and required free timed tickets for the Museum collection galleries to encourage social distancing. Learn more about these and other safety updates at ncartmuseum.org/covid19. Entry to special exhibition Golden Mummies of Egypt requires a paid ticket, which also provides access to the free Museum collection galleries. Free timed tickets to the Museum galleries do not provide access to Golden Mummies of Egypt.
Fun for the Whole Family
Explore a variety of engaging programs for toddlers, teens, and everyone in between. Make cool art, see live performances, or take a family-friendly tour of the Museum. Our programs and in-gallery materials invite you to look, talk, and interpret works of art together.
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Park Scavenger Hunt
Explore the Museum Park through the Art + Nature + People scavenger hunt. This interactive scavenger hunt takes you throughout our 164-acre Park encourages creative experiences and human interactions for all ages. To use, download the PDF, grab a hard copy from the West Building ticket desk during gallery hours, or request one from our Park Rangers when you visit.
NCMA Camps
Children have never experienced the Museum’s galleries, expansive park trails, and vibrant studio spaces the way they will during Camp at the NCMA.
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Weekend Family Tours
At this time we are not leading family tours. Please send questions to help@ncartmuseum.org, as our policies will evolve.
Every Saturday and Sunday | 10:30 am
Join a Museum guide for a lively discussion and activities in the galleries. Each free tour lasts 30 minutes and is designed for kids age 5 to 11 and their adult companions. Themes change monthly. Meet at the West Building Information Desk. No reservations are necessary, but space is limited.
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What’s in the Box?
Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers
30-minute sessions, monthly
Free; registration required
Have fun while exploring art together! Half-hour live virtual sessions include guided looking at works of art, movement and sensory experiences, and art activities that stretch the imagination. Each session introduces a work of art through one of six themes: animals, people, places, nature, movement, and parts of art.
Download “What’s in the Box?” activity cards (in English and Spanish) to discover works of art together.
What's in the Box? Cards: Animals
What's in the Box? Cards: Places
What's in the Box? Cards: People
What's in the Box? Cards: Parts of Art
What's in the Box? Cards: Movement
What's in the Box? Cards: Seasons/Nature
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Virtual Family Studio
Families with children ages 5–11
Hourlong sessions on Sundays
Ticketed; registration required
Kids and adults dive into discussions about works from Museum’s collection and exhibitions to make inspired connections between hands-on art making and creative thinking. Learn from teaching artists to create your own art while exploring artists’ process, art materials, and art skills.
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Creative Processing for Families
Families with children ages 5–11
Hourlong sessions, quarterly
Free; registration required
A new virtual series for families to reflect together on big (and sometimes tough) ideas about the world and ourselves through art. Workshops include guided group conversations about works of art from the NCMA collection, as well as hands-on art-making projects with a focus on process and exploration.
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Virtual Family Days
Free; all ages
Spend time together enjoying art, performances, and creative fun from the comfort of your home! Find new and festive ways to see the Museum with something for everyone. Family days are sponsored by Duke Energy and the List Family Endowment.
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Dreaming in Color Storytime
Families with children ages 3–10
Free; monthly videos and virtual sessions
In partnership with Liberation Station bookstore, watch and join virtual story sessions meant to celebrate and inspire. The Dreaming in Color series brings the vastness of Black culture and innovation to you by highlighting joy, community, tradition, and leadership.
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Discover on Your Own: Coloring Pages
Put your own spin on some of the Museum’s favorite works of art! Download these blank coloring pages for hours of family fun.
Discover on Your Own: Tour-in-a-Tote
At this time this resource is not available for borrowing. Please send questions to help@ncartmuseum.org, as our policies will evolve.
A free lending resource to encounter works of art in a kid-friendly, hands-on way. Best for ages 5 to 11. Available in English and Spanish.
Discover on Your Own: Park Packs
At this time this resource is not available for borrowing. Please send questions to help@ncartmuseum.org, as our policies will evolve.
A free lending resource for families exploring the Park together. Park Packs are filled with activity guides and materials to use on your Park adventure. Recommended for pre-K through elementary school age. Available in English and Spanish.
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