North Carolina Museum of Art
Art Museum
Raleigh
"Great permanent collection, amazing special exhibits."(3 Tips)
"The special exhibits require paying for tickets."(3 Tips)
"The trails are so cool because of the outdoor art around the trails."(2 Tips)
"Great docent tours - try many!"(2 Tips)
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Shahrooz ShahandehApril 19, 2016The permanent collection contains an AWESOME modern art portion and it is free to the public. Highly recommend checking it out if you're in Raleigh.
Eric WallsJanuary 9, 2016Recently went and saw the Da Vinci and MC Escher exhibits. Amazing! The regular collection includes some fascinating Ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian pieces.
The News & ObserverJuly 23, 2012Light is essential to the ever-changing experience of the new museum. In the Classical Court, Roman marble sculptures bask in the morning sun. Openings in the ceiling allow the light to be adjusted. Read more
- The special exhibits require paying for tickets. The rest of the museum only needs a small donation of $3. Don't forget to have lunch in the Iris Restaurant and then take a walk on the grounds.
MarionSeptember 3, 2017The permanent collections, exhibits, and even outdoor space are all wonderful. You can spend a whole day here.
- EmmaJune 14, 2016The trails are so cool because of the outdoor art around the trails. There is also a cool amphitheatre and now there are two wings to the museum.
Mary PhillipsApril 7, 2018Very modern building with an open concept. It’s great for viewing all the different periods of art. Save some time to wander the grounds!
A wonderful museum to look at the art and a great campus to walk around on when it's nice outside.
Ashley PhillipsApril 26, 2015Outside cinema in the summer, walk with outside sculpture and enjoy a great museum.
Janice Vuncannon SearsJuly 25, 2015Love the nature trails, the cloud room, the walking bridge in the Greenway, the outdoor art, the indoor art.
If you're not too tired from viewing the exhibits, I'd recommend taking a stroll around the grounds.
Michael HuberSeptember 6, 2014Depending on the types of art that interest you, there appears to be a little of everything. Including a little walking trail. Good for a couple hours.
SundanceTVJuly 13, 2012They host interesting, solid events (movie series). Their grounds are beautiful and are themselves interesting to look at and explore--and they're free!
Teddy MaggianiJanuary 7, 2016Wonderful architecture and stunning modern art as well as classical and Egyptian.
Visit North CarolinaJanuary 4, 2011The first publicly funded art museum in the US got an artful makeover in 2010. View over 30 Rodin sculptures, catch a traveling exhibit and explore their great outdoor spaces.
Paul KardousJuly 1, 2015The new West Building by Architects Phifer & Partners is a pleasure to experience art in.
- Brandy GynMarch 13, 2014Make sure to use the cell phone tour - with audio wand, calling or downloading from website - great insight and one of my favorites!
Susan AgliataDecember 27, 2014Beautiful interior spaces, great event calendar, and lovely sculpture park.
It's free, and there's lots of great pieces here. What more could you ask for?
Andrew RomanJanuary 23, 2011The flowers and butterflies that form a jet in the atrium of the old museum building is among my favorite pieces of art ever.
Tom SmithApril 22, 2016Thanks to the Goodnight's for giving Raleigh and NC an art museum it can be very proud of.
Grab a glass of wine (or two) and enjoy Art in the Evening on Friday nights from 5:30-8:00 next to Iris. Live music!
If sitting on the lawn for a concert, get here early enough to stake out some space for your chair, and bring snacks!
Charlotte WAugust 5, 2010New part doesn't look like much from the outside but the atypical layout does wonders for displaying the art. Don't miss the bamboo outside!
Brandon BeasleyJune 15, 2010Gotta check out the trails around the property. You'll find hidden art and get a great exercise. The bridge across 440 is fun too.
Cristina RomanJanuary 21, 2012After the Mona Lisa 2 by Devorah Sperber is hands-down the coolest thing in the museum!
Justin BauerNovember 8, 2010Decent museum. Too much security walking around, causes it to lose the relaxed atmosphere you would expect to have at an art museum. I do understand the need though. Not enough parking.
Go to the info desk at 1:30 for a docent lead tour, you might get me as your tourguide!
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North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd (at Wade Ave Extension)
Raleigh, NC 27607
United States
Raleigh, NC 27607
United States
The NC Museum of Art offers a collection spanning more than 5,000 years, a variety of exhibitions and programs, and the nation’s largest art museum park.
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- Tue–Thu, Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Fri
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
(919) 839-6262
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