First Fridays
First Friday of every month
5–9 pm
Spend a delightfully different evening on the First Friday of every month. Enjoy light fare plus beer and wine from the Acro Café, shop at the Museum Store, enjoy the Nature Art Gallery, groove to live music and stroll through fabulous exhibits. At 7 pm, catch a free cult classic at The Natural Horror Picture Show.
For information, contact Steve Popson at (919) 733-7450 x379.
Note: There will be no First Friday July 3, 2009, due to the holiday.
Special Events
Chocolate Sunday w/Baskin-Robbins
Jul. 5, 12 pm - Jul. 5, 4:30 pm
Event - With ice cream purchase, visitors get $1 off admission into Chocolate: The Exhibition
A Day in the Tropics
Jul. 18, 9 am - Jul. 18, 5 pm
Event - Take a tropical expedition in downtown Raleigh and discover more about the land that brings us chocolate.
Chocolate Sunday w/Ben & Jerry
Jul. 19, 12 pm - Jul. 19, 4:30 pm
Event - With ice cream purchase, visitors get $1 off admission into Chocolate: The Exhibition
Wine & Chocolate Tasting
Jul. 23 - Jul. 23; Exhibit opens at 6 pm, tastings begin at 7 pm
Event - Wine and chocolate experts from A Southern Season, the nationally-recognized gourmet market, will host an educational and delicious lesson on the ultimate wine and chocolate pairings. Space is very limited. Early registration is recommended.
Wine & Chocolate Tasting
Aug. 13 - Aug. 13; Exhibit opens at 6 pm, tastings begin at 7 pm
Event - Wine and chocolate experts from A Southern Season, the nationally-recognized gourmet market, will host an educational and delicious lesson on the ultimate wine and chocolate pairings.
BugFest!
Sep. 12 - Sep. 12; 9 am–5 pm; Evening Insectival 5 pm-9 pm
Event - The greatest show on Earth devoted to a family-friendly look at the world of bugs! Be sure to check out the Evening Insectival from 5 pm-9 pm.
Chemistry Day
Oct. 17, 10 am - Oct. 17, 4 pm
Event - The year 2009 is the 140th anniversary of Mendeleev’s Periodic Table of the Elements and is a wonderful opportunity to investigate and appreciate the discovery and use of the elements in every aspect of our lives.
Natural History Halloween
Oct. 31, 11 am - Oct. 31, 5 pm
Event - A Museum Halloween celebration for kids ages 2 to 12 full of live animals and fun crafts. Make sure you wear your costume so you can compete in our costume contest!
First Night Raleigh
Dec. 31, 3 pm - Dec. 31, 10 pm
Event - The Museum joins the annual downtown Raleigh celebration.
Note: A First Night button is required to participate in event activities. Buttons are available in the Museum Store and at many...
