There is nothing more fun like spending a rainy day in an art museum. This one is no exception. Although it’s small, the North Carolina Museum of Art maintains a wonderful collection and there’s no... More

There is nothing more fun like spending a rainy day in an art museum. This one is no exception. Although it’s small, the North Carolina Museum of Art maintains a wonderful collection and there’s no admission fee (except for special exhibits). It’s a fun place to take the kids – all children should have the opportunity to learn to appreciate the fine arts.
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Visiting the North Carolina Museum of Art is a great way to spend some time with visiting out of towner's. Our company is always amazed that the museum does not charge a fee. The permanent... More

Visiting the North Carolina Museum of Art is a great way to spend some time with visiting out of towner's. Our company is always amazed that the museum does not charge a fee. The permanent exhibits are excellent and they usually have temporary exhibits for a small fee. When either you're tired or hungry, the restaurant downstairs is a wonderful place to have lunch.
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The NC Museum of Art has a nice permanent collection and often brings in really cool exhibitions. The permanent collection is always free. The sculpture garden is lovely in the spring and summer... More

The NC Museum of Art has a nice permanent collection and often brings in really cool exhibitions. The permanent collection is always free. The sculpture garden is lovely in the spring and summer months. The museum has concerts and movies outside in the summertime as well. The temporary exhibitions are usually excellent and well worth the price of entry. They're now open til 9 on Friday nights, making the museum a great date spot. I really enjoy being able to stop in, wander a bit of the permanent collection in a spare half hour of my day, then come back later. If you're not as local, the guided tours and such can allow you to make a full day of it.
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This art museum is a must for visitors to the area. The collections are very impressive. If you're like me, you would prefer to go downstairs and stay there! Best of all, its free!

This art museum is a must for visitors to the area. The collections are very impressive. If you're like me, you would prefer to go downstairs and stay there! Best of all, its free!
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I love that the North Carolina Museum of Art is free. It's such a great way to spend an afternoon, wandering through the permanent exhibits, and not spending a dime. (The traveling exhibits, which... More

I love that the North Carolina Museum of Art is free. It's such a great way to spend an afternoon, wandering through the permanent exhibits, and not spending a dime. (The traveling exhibits, which are usually quite good, do cost something--I believe it varies depending on the exhibit) Another great thing about the Museum is the movie series--what a fun thing to do with the family. Just bring a blanket and bug spray and enjoy a movie under the stars! (You can also bring your own food!)
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The North Carolina Museum of Art has a fantastic collection of art. Inside there are works by all of the famous artist and an Egypt collection that is very interesting. Outside are sculptures. ... More

The North Carolina Museum of Art has a fantastic collection of art. Inside there are works by all of the famous artist and an Egypt collection that is very interesting. Outside are sculptures. The museum also has traveling exhibits. They also offer outdoor movies and bands in the amphitheater. There is also a restaurant, but I have never eaten there. The gift shop has some nice items.
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The North Carolina Museum of Art is a very nice art museum, but what really sets it apart is the community oriented activities they manage. On some weekends they will play movies outdoors--take a... More

The North Carolina Museum of Art is a very nice art museum, but what really sets it apart is the community oriented activities they manage. On some weekends they will play movies outdoors--take a blanket, food, and BYOB--fun movies (often film festivals, as well as new releases), awesome locale, and a great price. I would highly recommend checking it out.
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The North Carolina museum of art always has good exhibits. some are free, others are not. the people that work there are always friendly. This is a good place to take the kids on a field trip. ... More

The North Carolina museum of art always has good exhibits. some are free, others are not. the people that work there are always friendly. This is a good place to take the kids on a field trip. they also show movies during the summer months. There is always plenty of parking also.
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I like the North Carolina Museum of Art because there's always some new traveling exhibit coming through; one time there was a great Ansel Adams display, and another there was a Picasso/Van Gogh... More

I like the North Carolina Museum of Art because there's always some new traveling exhibit coming through; one time there was a great Ansel Adams display, and another there was a Picasso/Van Gogh exhibit. There's also an amazing restaurant, which I highly recommend, as well as an outdoor amphitheater which attracts a variety of musical acts. Good activity for a Sunday afternoon.
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The North Carolina Museum Of Art is a great way to spend an afternoon. Kids won't necessarily appreciate the museum unless they have been brought up to enjoy it. But, depending on what is traveling... More

The North Carolina Museum Of Art is a great way to spend an afternoon. Kids won't necessarily appreciate the museum unless they have been brought up to enjoy it. But, depending on what is traveling through, I really enjoy it. Admission is free for the permanent collection. If you want to see a traveling exhibit (these are usually the best thing there) there is a charge (worth it!). Something kids do enjoy are the movies on the lawn in the summer. Just bring a blanket and your picnic basket along for a fun filled evening for all ages!
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