Programs and Events Calendar

3D Movie: Secrets of the Sea
2026-02-05 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-02-05 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-02-05 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-02-05 15:40 - 16:25 (America/New_York) | Downtown Raleigh, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Secrets of the Sea 3D
Meet 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.
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Nature Stories
2026-02-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Prairie Ridge, 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin by sharing a story in the Nature PlaySpace Amphitheater at 10:30am, and will then head to other areas of Prairie Ridge as we explore natural themes from each day’s stories in a hands-on, interactive manner.
This is a free program beginning at 10:30am. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to take a walk! Most walks will be stroller friendly. Everyone is welcome at the Nature PlaySpace, but it has been designed especially for kids 7 and younger. Nature Stories books and activities were chosen with this age group in mind.
Please note that this program occurs at the Museum’s Prairie Ridge Ecostation location in west Raleigh. For more information, contact prairieridge@naturalsciences.org

Nature Storytime (Whiteville)
2026-02-05 10:30 - 11:00 | Whiteville, 415 South Madison Street, Whiteville, NC, 28472, United States
Join us in the Discovery Forest at the Museum at Whiteville for a family-friendly, natural science story and fun activities. Families with children of all ages are welcome with books chosen for ages 4-7. No registration required.
Note: Each week will feature the same Storytime program on Thursday and Saturday. Check our calendar to see the event series schedule.
For more information, please call the Museum at Whiteville: 910-788-5100.

3D Movie: T. Rex
2026-02-05 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-02-05 13:00 - 13:45, 2026-02-05 15:00 - 15:45, 2026-02-05 16:15 - 17:00 | Downtown Raleigh, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
T. REX 3D
For 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.
Explore 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.
Filmmakers 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.
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T. REX 3D movie website

Curriculum Correlations for Educators
K.L.1, 1.L.1, 2.L.1, 3.L.2, 4.L.1, 5.L.1, 6.L.2, 8.L.3

Science TODAY
2026-02-05 12:30 - 13:00 | Nature Research Center, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Go inside the globe of the SECU Daily Planet Theater for live presentations and interactive shows led by scientists and educators. Meet researchers, witness live demonstrations, and engage in Q&A sessions with experts. With ever-changing topics and guests, there’s always something new and exciting to learn.

Incredible Science
2026-02-05 13:30 - 14:00 | Downtown Raleigh, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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.
This walk-up program is offered:

Wednesdays — 1:30pm
Thursdays — 1:30pm
Fridays — 1:30pm
Saturdays — 12:30pm, 2pm

Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center.
Designed for ages 7 and up. No registration required.

Science Trivia
2026-02-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Raleigh, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
What’s cooler than absolute zero? The answer is Science Trivia night at NCMNS!
Questions feature a mix of science facts, current news, pop culture and scientific discoveries. Held in the Daily Planet Cafe the first Thursday of each month, this is a great opportunity to mingle with friends, compete for prizes and bragging rights, and perhaps even learn something cool.
The Museum closes at 5 PM; the Daily Planet Cafe will remain open.
