NCMA

Kids & Families

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.

Friday, June 28 | 9 pm

Madagascar 3

Homesick lion Alex, hippo Gloria, zebra Marty, and giraffe Melman are still trying to make it... Read more >

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Friday, July 26 | 9 pm

Cars

Pixar’s blockbuster animation visits Radiator Springs, a tiny town full of people-less cars that... Read more >

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Friday, September 13 | 6:20 pm

Paperhand Puppet Intervention

Creating fantastical worlds with the most ordinary of materials, the amazing Paperhand Puppet... Read more >

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Saturday, September 14 | 6:20 pm

Paperhand Puppet Intervention

Creating fantastical worlds with the most ordinary of materials, the amazing Paperhand Puppet... Read more >

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Sunday, September 15 | 6:20 pm

Paperhand Puppet Intervention

Creating fantastical worlds with the most ordinary of materials, the amazing Paperhand Puppet... Read more >

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NEW! Download art activity cards.

Weekend Family Tours

Saturdays and Sundays | 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 10 and their adult companions. Themes change monthly, so be sure to visit often. Meet at the West Building Information Desk. No reservations are necessary, but space is limited.

Summer Camp

Children have never experienced the Museum’s galleries, expansive park trails, and vibrant studio spaces like they will during Summer Camp at the NCMA.

Family Programs Sponsors:

Wells Fargo Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
Crabtree Valley Mall
Prudential
WakeMed Children's