North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

About North Carolina Museum of Art

The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh invites visitors to explore art spanning more than 5,000 years, from ancient Egypt to contemporary works. The museum's buildings house the People's Collection of paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media pieces, while docent-led tours guide visitors through specific galleries and artistic techniques. The 164-acre Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park features 4.7 miles of trails, gardens, and site-specific environmental art installations, including Chris Drury's Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky, a stone structure that functions as a camera obscura to reflect the surrounding forest. The museum offers ticketed special exhibitions, classes, lectures, family activities, films, and concerts throughout the year. General admission to the People's Collection and Museum Park is free. The museum also operates a café and store. Galleries and facilities are open Wednesday through Sunday, while the Museum Park is accessible daily from dawn to dusk.