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Docent Tour: Explore the Collection
Tuesday, July 23 | 1:30 pm
A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.
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2019 Summer Concerts
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers/Amos Lee (Sold Out)
SOLD OUT - Tuesday, July 23 | 7:30 pm
Bruce Hornsby's work displays a creative iconoclasm that’s been a constant in his 25-year recording career. “The Way It Is,” the title track of his 1986 debut album, became...
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June 11–August 6 Online Course: Exploring Global Learning through Art
Tuesday, June 11
This self-paced online course, available June 11–August 6, uses works of art from the Museum’s collection as a pathway to understanding global issues and developing...
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NCMA Camps
Myths, Monsters, and Magic (ages 7–8) (Sold Out)
SOLD OUT - Monday, July 22 | 9 am
Unearth the myths and legends of works of art in the galleries, and discover worlds beyond your imagination as you create your own fantasy creatures and worlds.
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NCMA Camps
Middle School Workshop: Fiber Fun
Monday, July 22 | 9 am
Sew your own textile masterpiece. Experiment with thread, fabric, and fiber materials to explore sewing, fabric dyeing, and beading.
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NCMA Camps
Myths, Monsters, and Magic (ages 9–11) (Sold Out)
SOLD OUT - Monday, July 22 | 9 am
Unearth the myths and legends of works of art in the galleries, and discover worlds beyond your imagination as you create your own fantasy creatures and worlds.
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NCMA Camps
Myths, Monsters, and Magic (ages 6–7)
Monday, July 22 | 9 am
Unearth the myths and legends of works of art in the galleries, and discover worlds beyond your imagination as you create your own fantasy creatures and worlds.
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Summer Story Time
Wednesday, July 24 | 10:15 am
Beat the heat with art-inspired story time in the Museum galleries with librarians from Wake County Public Libraries! Drop in to listen, learn, and look from some of our...
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Summer Story Time
Wednesday, July 24 | 11 am
Beat the heat with art-inspired story time in the Museum galleries with librarians from Wake County Public Libraries! Drop in to listen, learn, and look from some of our...
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Docent Tour: Explore the Collection
Wednesday, July 24 | 1:30 pm
A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.
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Docent Tour: Explore the Collection
Thursday, July 25 | 1:30 pm
A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.
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Lunch and Lecture: Meet Amanda M. Maples, Curator of African Art
Friday, July 26 | 11 am
Find out what’s on the horizon for the NCMA’s African collection with curator Amanda M. Maples as she talks about new acquisitions, works never before on view, and the...
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Docent Tour: Explore the Collection
Friday, July 26 | 1:30 pm
A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.
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Iris after Dark
Friday, July 26 | 5:30 pm
Welcome the weekend with Iris after Dark, an evening experience offered by the NCMA’s Iris restaurant every Friday starting at 5:30 pm. Lounge with friends to the spins and...
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Museum Park Tours
Saturday, July 27 | 9:30 am
Enjoy art and nature in a 90-minute tour. The route is approximately two miles long, with variations in surface and incline. Dress for the outdoors and bring water. Tours...
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Family Fun Saturdays: Books, Transformed
Saturday, July 27 | 10:15 am
Gallery tour plus studio workshops for families. A different theme each time means there’s always something new to discover. Please note: All participants (children and...
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Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Bumpy, Smooth, Soft
Saturday, July 27 | 10:30 am
Half-hour tours for kids ages 5–11 and their adult companions. Artists can use surprising materials and masterful techniques to create art we can almost feel! Look and...
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The Scope of Sculpture
Saturday, July 27 | 11:30 am
Explore a variety of materials, styles, and messages in the NCMA’s diverse sculpture collection. For individuals and groups smaller than 10.
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“Ask Me!” Roaming Docent
Saturday, July 27 | 1 pm
Ask a question, learn the inside story about what’s on the walls, or just talk about what you see. Look for a docent with an “Ask Me!” badge in the galleries.
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Family Fun Saturdays: Books, Transformed
Saturday, July 27 | 1 pm
Gallery tour plus studio workshops for families. A different theme each time means there’s always something new to discover. Please note: All participants (children and...
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Docent Tour: Explore the Collection
Saturday, July 27 | 1:30 pm
A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.
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2019 Summer Concerts
John Butler Trio+ with Trevor Hall
Saturday, July 27 | 7:30 pm
The John Butler Trio is an Australian roots-rock band led by the American-born guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter John Butler. The group broke through in 2004 with the...
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Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Bumpy, Smooth, Soft
Sunday, July 28 | 10:30 am
Half-hour tours for kids ages 5–11 and their adult companions. Artists can use surprising materials and masterful techniques to create art we can almost feel! Look and...
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The Scope of Sculpture
Sunday, July 28 | 11:30 am
Explore a variety of materials, styles, and messages in the NCMA’s diverse sculpture collection. For individuals and groups smaller than 10.
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Wish You Were Here!
Sunday, July 28 | Noon
Discover scenes of Africa from historic postcards on view in our galleries. Then make a travel postcard to send or take home with you!
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“Ask Me!” Roaming Docent
Sunday, July 28 | 1 pm
Ask a question, learn the inside story about what’s on the walls, or just talk about what you see. Look for a docent with an “Ask Me!” badge in the galleries.
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Docent Tour: Explore the Collection
Sunday, July 28 | 1:30 pm
A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.
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Middle School Workshop: Art for Change
Monday, July 29 | 9 am
Art has long been used to send messages and take a stand for change. Discover what artists in the NCMA galleries are saying with their work before communicating your own...
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NCMA Camps
Water Works (ages 9–11) (Sold Out)
SOLD OUT - Monday, July 29 | 9 am
Dive into aquatic-inspired art! From the pools and ponds of the Museum Park to undersea creatures of your imagination, this week is about all things water.
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NCMA Camps
Water Works (ages 6–7) (Sold Out)
SOLD OUT - Monday, July 29 | 9 am
Dive into aquatic-inspired art! From the pools and ponds of the Museum Park to undersea creatures of your imagination, this week is about all things water.
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NCMA Camps
Water Works (ages 7–8) (Sold Out)
SOLD OUT - Monday, July 29 | 9 am
Dive into aquatic-inspired art! From the pools and ponds of the Museum Park to undersea creatures of your imagination, this week is about all things water.
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Docent Tour: Explore the Collection
Tuesday, July 30 | 1:30 pm
A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Free; no reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk.
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