Astronomy Days is located at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Activities and presentations will be held in the Nature Exploration Center (11 West Jones Street) and Nature Research Center (121 West Jones Street).

During the entirety of the event, on both Saturday and Sunday, Blast-Off Rockets will be fired off in the alley behind the Museum’s Nature Research Center (NRC). If you are sensitive to loud or unexpected noises, please consider entering the Museum through the Nature Exploration Center (NEC).

Parking is available in lots nearby. Free street parking is also available throughout downtown the day of the event. View ADA parking information to find parking and see our map below for our updated accessibility drop-off area:

map displaying the location of the museum and accessible drop off locations and points of entry for Astronomy Days 2026

Bus Information

We encourage visitors to consider alternative transit options like GoRaleigh or GoTriangle. Note that the GoTriangle and GoRaleigh systems have returned to charging fare.

For more information or to map the best bus route from your home to the Museum, visit the local agency websites or call 919.485.7433.

Other Transportation Options

Visit downtownraleigh.org for other alternative transportation options to and within Raleigh, including Amtrak trains and bicycle rickshaw companies.