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SUMMARY:CANCELED — Nature Play Day
DESCRIPTION:Come out and play! The Nature PlaySpace will be stocked with extra special materials and supplies to encourage play and a Museum play facilitator will be present to help you play your way. Supplies may vary from week to week\, but may include fun things like fort-building equipment\, puppets and costumes\, bubbles\, paint\, giant blocks\, and more. \nThis is a free\, drop-in event. Staff and supplies will be available from 10:00am -12:00pm. Come dressed for the weather and ready to get messy! Everyone is welcome at the Nature PlaySpace\, but it has been designed especially for kids 7 and younger. \nFor more information\, contact prairieridge@naturalsciences.org
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/nature-play-day-8-2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Outdoor Experiences,Walk-up Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiersten%20Bowser":MAILTO:kiersten.bowser@naturalsciences.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T110000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED — 3D Movie: Secrets of the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of the Sea 3D\nMeet some of the ocean’s strangest and most spectacular creatures in “Secrets of the Sea 3D.” From adorable pygmy seahorses and opalescent squid\, to manta rays\, tiger sharks\, a coconut octopus and more\, “Secrets of the Sea 3D” takes you face-to-face with more than 70 different marine species\, showing the fascinating ways they interact with each other and their environment. Explore the wonders of the ocean world and discover the critical importance of marine biodiversity to keeping our oceans healthy. \n\n\n\n
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-secrets-of-the-sea-4-2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum%20Box%20Office":MAILTO:museumboxoffice@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260411T153248
CREATED:20251201T160430Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED — 3D Movie: T. Rex
DESCRIPTION:T. REX 3D\nFor more than 100 years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences\, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king. With leaps in CGI and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past 25 years\, the time has come to revisit T. rex. \nExplore the interplay between speculation and evidence through famous specimens\, landmark discoveries and wild cinematic depictions over the last century. Discover how the process of science refreshes and re-imagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. \nFilmmakers worked with top tyrannosaur scientists\, a coalition of natural history institutions and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists to create one of the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentaries ever made. \nT. REX 3D movie website\n  \nCurriculum Correlations for Educators\nK.L.1\, 1.L.1\, 2.L.1\, 3.L.2\, 4.L.1\, 5.L.1\, 6.L.2\, 8.L.3
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-t-rex-6-2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:3D Movies,Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
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CREATED:20251201T163958Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED — 3D Movie: Secrets of the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of the Sea 3D\nMeet some of the ocean’s strangest and most spectacular creatures in “Secrets of the Sea 3D.” From adorable pygmy seahorses and opalescent squid\, to manta rays\, tiger sharks\, a coconut octopus and more\, “Secrets of the Sea 3D” takes you face-to-face with more than 70 different marine species\, showing the fascinating ways they interact with each other and their environment. Explore the wonders of the ocean world and discover the critical importance of marine biodiversity to keeping our oceans healthy. \n\n\n\n
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-secrets-of-the-sea-4-2026-01-31-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum%20Box%20Office":MAILTO:museumboxoffice@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T153248
CREATED:20251201T182849Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED — Incredible Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and chemistry demonstrations on inertia\, buoyancy and electromagnetism. Enjoy natural science topics such as the incredible composition of beaver teeth or the amazing design and strength of birds’ eggs. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesdays — 1:30pm\nThursdays — 1:30pm\nFridays — 1:30pm\nSaturdays — 12:30pm\, 2pm\n\nLocation: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center. \nDesigned for ages 7 and up. No registration required.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/incredible-science-4-2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Teens,Walk-up Programs,Windows on the World
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob%20Alderink":MAILTO:bob.alderink@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED — 3D Movie: T. Rex
DESCRIPTION:T. REX 3D\nFor more than 100 years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences\, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king. With leaps in CGI and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past 25 years\, the time has come to revisit T. rex. \nExplore the interplay between speculation and evidence through famous specimens\, landmark discoveries and wild cinematic depictions over the last century. Discover how the process of science refreshes and re-imagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. \nFilmmakers worked with top tyrannosaur scientists\, a coalition of natural history institutions and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists to create one of the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentaries ever made. \nT. REX 3D movie website\n  \nCurriculum Correlations for Educators\nK.L.1\, 1.L.1\, 2.L.1\, 3.L.2\, 4.L.1\, 5.L.1\, 6.L.2\, 8.L.3
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-t-rex-6-2026-01-31-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:3D Movies,Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum%20Box%20Office":MAILTO:museumboxoffice@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T153248
CREATED:20240213T212100Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED — Museum Untold Tour
DESCRIPTION:You’ll never see a science museum the same way again.\n \nJoin us on a fast-paced and engaging tour of the NCMNS! Experience the Museum’s exhibits like an insider. You’ll hear untold stories only Museum staff know. (What’s buried under the floor in the dino exhibit?) Discover hidden details among the dioramas\, like a portrait of a cat painted into a mural. \nThe tour begins promptly. Walking portion of the tour lasts approximately two hours. The tour ends in the Daily Planet Café where you can grab a beverage (included) and socialize with your guide and new best friends. \nGuests under 18 are not permitted on this tour. Tour group limited to 10 participants. Ticket sales end one hour before the tour begins. \nClick the preferred date below to purchase tickets. \n2:00 PM Saturday January 31\, 2026 \nTickets: $25\, $20 Museum Members. Not a member yet? Join today! \nCorporate & Team-Building Tours \nInterested in an insider’s look at the Museum – with an expert guide all to yourself – for your corporate outing or team-building activity? Contact us! \nGuest Reviews for Museum Untold\n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Thanks for a great tour! Two hours flew by and I can’t wait to bring friends to the museum and share all the fun facts we learned on the tour!” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Best thing I did on my visit to Raleigh. Chris\, who led the tour\, is exceptional. Don’t miss.” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I thought this tour was both educational and engaging! I loved getting to know more about the museum… It was super cool to see things that I had never seen even after all my visits!” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Highly recommend! The guides were engaging\, fun and full of interesting facts about the museum you would never notice just by walking through. It is clear they enjoy what they do and that makes the whole experience enjoyable.” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “What an unexpected gem to find during our trip to Raleigh. This tour was fun and witty\, well worth it.” \n 
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/museum-untold-tour-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Museum Untold Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Smith":MAILTO:christopher.smith@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED — Incredible Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and chemistry demonstrations on inertia\, buoyancy and electromagnetism. Enjoy natural science topics such as the incredible composition of beaver teeth or the amazing design and strength of birds’ eggs. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesdays — 1:30pm\nThursdays — 1:30pm\nFridays — 1:30pm\nSaturdays — 12:30pm\, 2pm\n\nLocation: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center. \nDesigned for ages 7 and up. No registration required.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/incredible-science-4-2026-01-31-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Teens,Walk-up Programs,Windows on the World
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob%20Alderink":MAILTO:bob.alderink@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T154500
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CREATED:20251201T160430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T155208Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED — 3D Movie: T. Rex
DESCRIPTION:T. REX 3D\nFor more than 100 years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences\, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king. With leaps in CGI and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past 25 years\, the time has come to revisit T. rex. \nExplore the interplay between speculation and evidence through famous specimens\, landmark discoveries and wild cinematic depictions over the last century. Discover how the process of science refreshes and re-imagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. \nFilmmakers worked with top tyrannosaur scientists\, a coalition of natural history institutions and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists to create one of the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentaries ever made. \nT. REX 3D movie website\n  \nCurriculum Correlations for Educators\nK.L.1\, 1.L.1\, 2.L.1\, 3.L.2\, 4.L.1\, 5.L.1\, 6.L.2\, 8.L.3
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-t-rex-6-2026-01-31-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:3D Movies,Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T153248
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SUMMARY:CANCELED — 3D Movie: T. Rex
DESCRIPTION:T. REX 3D\nFor more than 100 years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences\, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king. With leaps in CGI and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past 25 years\, the time has come to revisit T. rex. \nExplore the interplay between speculation and evidence through famous specimens\, landmark discoveries and wild cinematic depictions over the last century. Discover how the process of science refreshes and re-imagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. \nFilmmakers worked with top tyrannosaur scientists\, a coalition of natural history institutions and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists to create one of the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentaries ever made. \nT. REX 3D movie website\n  \nCurriculum Correlations for Educators\nK.L.1\, 1.L.1\, 2.L.1\, 3.L.2\, 4.L.1\, 5.L.1\, 6.L.2\, 8.L.3
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-t-rex-6-2026-01-31-4/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:3D Movies,Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum%20Box%20Office":MAILTO:museumboxoffice@naturalsciences.org
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