NEWS

(RALEIGH, N.C.) — The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ Nature Art Gallery presents “Birds and Butterflies,” nature photography by Matthew Leavitt. The show runs June 1 through July 29, with a Gallery reception Saturday, June 2, 2–4 p.m. All exhibited art is for sale. “I’ve been an ardent photographer since the ‘60s,” says Leavitt,… Read More >

(RALEIGH, N.C.) — This summer, discover that Wi-Fi is not the only connection that matters. Experience nature closer than ever before when the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences introduces “Backyard Wilderness” into their rotation of outstanding 3D nature films, beginning June 1. “Backyard Wilderness” will surprise and entertain viewers with the unexpected wonders of nature… Read More >

(Raleigh, N.C.) – For families and visitors requiring special accommodations, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will stay open late to offer a quieter, sensory friendly evening Thursday, May 24, 5:30–8 p.m. Free. There will be plenty of fun activities, scientists and live animals, the featured exhibition “Mazes & Brain Games,” and much more…. Read More >

“Biological/Biomedical Sciences and Integrated Biosciences students at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) have an extra challenge to overcome to earn their graduate degrees: Successfully present scientific research at the SECU Daily Planet Theater inside the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences.” NCCU Press Release

(RALEIGH, N.C.) — The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ Nature Art Gallery presents “Photographs of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park” by engineer-turned-photographer John Moore. The show runs May 4–27, with a Gallery reception Saturday, May 5, 2–4 p.m. All exhibited art is for sale. John Moore has lived in Charleston for 40 years…. Read More >