Immerse yourself in science through live presentations, HD movies and hands-on discovery. Free programs and staff-assisted learning available seven days a week. No registration required; space limited.
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Cuentos en Español!

[Seating capacity: 250]

Live! at the Museum

Explore nature with live animals, exciting experiments and high-energy performances.

High Definition Movies

Take a virtual plunge into the heart of nature in the Museum's high-definition WRAL Digital Theater.

A movie will be shown at each scheduled time.
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Wilderness North Carolina

Visit the wild places of North Carolina through four seasons. You'll witness a loggerhead sea turtle lay eggs on a beach at night, pelicans nesting, deer in the snowy mountains and more. (17 minutes)

Also Showing:

Weird Nature: Marvelous Motion

Canine Conspiracy

[Seating capacity: 50]

Located on the third floor, this room offers visitors a chance to come eye-to-eye with live animals during Meet the Animals and Story Time shows. Outfitted with state-of-the-art multimedia equipment, Windows on the World also supplies the stage for distance learning classes that are broadcast throughout the week.

Meet the Animals

From alligators to opossums, come face-to-face with a new live animal each week.    April's Topics    May's Topics

Science Matters: Recent Discoveries

Listen to short presentations from Museum educators covering natural science topics in today's news, from the presence of coyotes in the heart of Carolina to the potential impact of global warming.

Story Time

Spend quiet time listening to your favorite nature tales and meet live animals.

April's Topics
May's Topics

Cuentos en Español!

¡Vengan para cuentos en Español! Escuchen a un cuento para niños de la naturaleza y conozcan a unos animales interesantes.
Join us for Stories in Spanish! Listen to a children’s story about nature and meet interesting animals.

El primer y tercer sábado de cada mes a las 11:30 de la mañana.
The first and third Saturdays of every month at 11:30 am.

Ventanas del Mundo (El 3° piso)
Windows on the World (3rd Floor)

¡Es Gratis!
It’s Free!

For more information about Cuentos en Español, contact Denisse Guerra or Liani Zabala at 919.733.7450, ext. 505.