North Carolina Museum of Art | Visitor Information

VISITOR INFORMATION

EXPANSION UPDATES

The North Carolina Museum of Art is expanding! Please note: some galleries may be partially or completely off view for renovations. For information to help you plan your visit to the Museum, click here.

ADMISSION

Admission is free to the Museum and the permanent collection. There is a charge for special exhibitions and some programs, such as concerts, films, classes, and performances. For more information, call the Museum Box Office at (919) 715-5923.

ACCESSIBILITY

The North Carolina Museum of Art is predominantly accessible to all visitors; however visitors with disabilities should review the Accessibility page to determine if special considerations will need to be made for their visit.

Arrangements may be made for guided tours for visitors with disabilities. Click here for more information about accessibility.

DAILY ACTIVITIES

Tours
Meet Your Museum
Free guided, walk-in tours: Tuesday–Sunday | 1:30 p.m.
Meet in the Main Entrance Lobby. Daily public tours do not include ticketed exhibitions.

Acoustiguide Audio Tour: Highlights of the Permanent Collection
Presented by Verizon and Verizon Wireless
Cost: $3 general public, Free for Members
Audio Tour tickets must be purchased at the Box Office. Click here for more information about the Audio Tour.

Collection Connection Learning Center
The Collection Connection Learning Center has reopened after a makeover and a move. It is now located on the Main Level of the Museum. The Collection Connection is made possible by Progress Energy.

GROUP TOURS

Free guided tours for student or adult groups of 10 or more are offered Tuesday –Sunday. Reservations for groups must be made at least four weeks in advance. Tickets are required for some special exhibitions. Tours are offered in English, Spanish, French, and German.

Student groups may also plan self-guided visits to exhibitions; reservations for self-guided school group visits must be made at least 10 days in advance.

For more information about tours, visit the Tour page.

HOURS

Tuesday–Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Mondays

The Museum Park is free and open daily, including holidays, from dawn to dusk.

The Museum will be closed in 2009 for these holidays:
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009

LOCATION

Street address:	2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-6494
Mailing address:	4630 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4630

Directions: Click here.

TICKETS

The Museum Box Office is located at the front entance of the Museum and is open during regular Museum hours. For events taking place after regular hours, the Museum Box Office opens two hours before the start of outdoor events and one hour prior to the start of indoor events.

The Museum Box Office accepts cash, personal checks, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Museum Box Office, by calling (919) 715-5923, or online.

Museum members should make all purchases directly through the Museum to secure their discount privileges. Click here to learn more.

THIS WEEK AT THE MUSEUM

Click here for events and programs happening this week.

THE MUSEUM STORE

The Museum Store will be closed for inventory Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2

The Museum Store sells books, posters, jewelry and an extensive selection of art-related merchandise, plus a changing inventory of seasonal gifts and items related to Museum exhibitions. The Museum's larger exhibitions also include special stores adjacent to these galleries. Click here for more information.

BLUE RIDGE, THE MUSEUM RESTAURANT

Overlooking mammoth sculptures on lushly pastoral grounds, Blue Ridge, the Museum Restaurant, offers diners both great visual art and great culinary art. Eclectic fare ranges from salads, sandwiches and entrees at lunch to sumptuous weekend brunches. From savory soups to sweet desserts, we create a masterpiece of a meal! Reservations, call (919) 664-6838.

And remember, Blue Ridge, the Museum Restaurant, is a great location for your next special event! Click here to learn more.

Hours:
Blue Ridge, the Museum Restaurant, will be closed on Tuesday, June 30.
Tuesday through Saturday: 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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If you have lost your membership card, notify the Museum's Membership Department to request another one: (919) 664-6754.

NCMA AFFILIATES

Discover the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) in Winston-Salem, N.C. SECCA, an affiliate of the North Carolina Museum of Art, presents and interprets contemporary art of the United States with programs encompassing the issues engaging artists today. They foster creative excellence through temporary exhibitions and projects of significant regional and national scope. Through innovative outreach and education programs, SECCA serves as a vital community resource by bringing artists, their work, and the public together in meaningful experiences of sharing and learning on the common ground of art.

OTHER TRIANGLE HAPPENINGS

Looking for a fun activity for the whole family after a visit to the Museum? Need suggestions for shopping, dining and accommodations? Plan your visit to North Carolina’s Capital City area, where relaxed Southern hospitality blends with uptown amenities to create a dynamic region with a wealth of fun and affordable things to see and do. Click here for general Raleigh information.

Visit RaleighNow for more cultural opportunities in the area.