Big Hero 6

It’s like spooning a warm marshmallow: Watch “Big Hero 6” at Museum, Dec. 29

December 22, 2017

(RALEIGH, N.C.) — Robotics prodigy Hiro lives in the futuristic city of San Fransokyo with his closest companion Baymax, a plus-sized inflatable robot whose sole purpose is to take care of people. When a devastating turn of events throws Hiro into the middle of a dangerous plot, he transforms Baymax and his other friends —… Read More >


Celebrate 12 Days of Science at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences

December 5, 2017

During this holiday season, celebrate science with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Here are just a few ideas. Let’s do that science! Monday, Dec. 18                   3D Movie – “Museum Alive!” at 10am and 2pm In this stunning new movie David Attenborough takes us on a journey through the world-famous Natural History Museum in London,… Read More >


BLU3 C0L0SSUS BUTT3RFLY by John Elliott.

Scientific illustration meets steampunk in Museum’s Nature Art Gallery show, Dec.–Jan.

November 22, 2017

(RALEIGH, N.C.) — What do you get when you blend classical scientific illustrations of arthropods (creepy crawlies) with cyber and steampunk themes? John W. Elliott’s intriguing “Exterminati Sunt Mechanica,” on exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ Nature Art Gallery December 1, 2017 through January 28, 2018. A Gallery reception will be held… Read More >


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The pirate map, the villainous crooks … Museum shares the magic that is “The Goonies”

November 13, 2017

(RALEIGH, N.C.) — To save their home from foreclosure, brothers Mikey and Brand lead a group of misfits in search of a pirate’s ancient treasure, which is buried in a cavern under the restaurant of a family of evil thieves and a man called Sloth. Don’t miss “The Goonies,” showing at the North Carolina Museum… Read More >


Rita Baldwin reveals her enchantment with nature at Museum’s Nature Art Gallery in November

October 27, 2017

(RALEIGH, N.C.) — This November, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ Nature Art Gallery presents “Nature’s Enchantment,” paintings by Chatham County-based artist and commercial orchid grower Rita Baldwin. The show runs Nov. 3-26, with a gallery reception Saturday, Nov. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission to the Gallery is free. All exhibited art… Read More >