North Carolina Museum of Art

North Carolina Museum of Art

North Carolina Museum of Art
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
One of the leading art museums in the American South, the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) recently completed a major, three-year expansion that places it in the front ranks of museums nationwide. The NCMA offers a permanent collection spanning more than 5,000 years, a variety of celebrated exhibitions and public programs, an amphitheater for outdoor performances, and the nation’s largest museum park—164 acres of trails and parkland containing major works of art.
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  • CindyMcN
    Charlotte, North Carolina264 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place to visit!
    I have visited this museum a few times for events but this time went specifically for biking the trails. You could spend days here and not take everything in - such a beautiful place. I only had a couple of hours and did bike around the trails. Wish I would have had more time to visit the art on display and walk around more.
    Visited May 2023
    Written 14 May 2023
  • Sara T
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lovely experience
    It's like a hidden treasure chest of culture and inspiration. It's a place where you can soak in the beauty of art from different times and styles, all nestled in the heart of Raleigh's lush surroundings. Now, here's the real talk: while wandering through the museum's galleries is like taking a magical journey, there were moments where I wished for a bit more context. Some pieces left me wondering about their stories, and a little more information or interactive displays could really make the experience even more captivating.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 7 August 2023
  • rhundt67
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin395 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly Recommend this FREE Opportunity
    Cannot recommend enough - from easy parking to access to two areas of art along with art throughout the outdoor area! Such cool pieces and an amazing setup and design for the art displays. We didn't access the restaurant but there is one surrounded by awesome art as well. Don't pass up this opportunity - great for all ages!
    Visited August 2023
    Written 17 August 2023
  • Airborne503
    Raleigh, North Carolina39 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A GREAT art museum
    The best State ( U.S.) art museum that I’ve been to, period. This free art museum has a wide variety of art from multiple periods including some of the biggest names Monet, Giotto, Botticelli and many others. I live 5 miles away so I go as often as possible and because they rotate their extensive collection I usually see something different on every visit. This museum ranks up there as one of my favorite museums and I’ve been to some of the best, The Louvre, Vatican, The Met, Uffizi amongst others. Now, this museum isn’t up there with those but it was just to let you know that I’ve seen more than a few art museums in my time and this one can definitely hold its own.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 12 December 2023
  • 24lorraineS
    Cary, North Carolina721 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A unique visual experience not to be missed!
    We went to see the new exhibit - To Take Shape and Meaning -highlighting Contemporary American Indian Art. It just opened and will be there until July 28. It is very worthwhile, informative and highlights amazing skills with ceramics, beadwork, weaving, etc. These are works created by 75 contemporary Indigenous artists from US and Canada. Definitely worth a visit!
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 March 2024
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24lorraineS
Cary, NC721 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
We went to see the new exhibit - To Take Shape and Meaning -highlighting Contemporary American Indian Art. It just opened and will be there until July 28. It is very worthwhile, informative and highlights amazing skills with ceramics, beadwork, weaving, etc. These are works created by 75 contemporary Indigenous artists from US and Canada. Definitely worth a visit!
Written 1 March 2024
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Ruth W
64 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
An amazing gallery. There's a lot to see, places to rest and restaurant. What a collection of amazing works! Thanks for all the contributors and those who support these causes.
Get yourself there if you ca.
Written 18 January 2024
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Susan G
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
We visited the museum for the last day of the exhibit, "Dutch Art in a Global Age" which was excellent. However, we were shocked at the Wiley Portrait of an African American Woman beheading a white person! How can such a flagrant example of racial violence be displayed in a museum with public funding? I wrote to Dr. Hillings, the Director, over a week ago and she has not given me the courtesy of a response! I have been supportive of peaceful actions to improve the civil rights of all Americans throughout my life and was truly shocked to see this portrait on display in a modern-day "progressive" museum. There has been discussion about this painting on the internet since it was installed, but the museum has put a "comments closed" designation on its webpage. They do not want to hear it! How "progressive!"
Written 15 January 2024
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FactotumDellaCitta
London, UK3 878 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
This museum had interesting exhibitions - nicely laid out with good explanations. The grounds were also fun to explore.
Written 27 December 2023
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Airborne503
Raleigh, NC39 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
The best State ( U.S.) art museum that I’ve been to, period. This free art museum has a wide variety of art from multiple periods including some of the biggest names Monet, Giotto, Botticelli and many others. I live 5 miles away so I go as often as possible and because they rotate their extensive collection I usually see something different on every visit.
This museum ranks up there as one of my favorite museums and I’ve been to some of the best, The Louvre, Vatican, The Met, Uffizi amongst others. Now, this museum isn’t up there with those but it was just to let you know that I’ve seen more than a few art museums in my time and this one can definitely hold its own.
Written 12 December 2023
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Daniel L
Apex, NC656 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
Considering that most of the Museum is free access to the public, it is much more expansive than I thought it would be. Covers a good number of eras and regions, with very solid displays.
Written 4 December 2023
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Peggy T
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Friends
Quaint little cafe at the West Building at the Museum. Varied menu, nice choices. Attentive wait staff.
I highly recommend
Written 8 November 2023
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rhundt67
Milwaukee, WI395 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023
Cannot recommend enough - from easy parking to access to two areas of art along with art throughout the outdoor area! Such cool pieces and an amazing setup and design for the art displays. We didn't access the restaurant but there is one surrounded by awesome art as well. Don't pass up this opportunity - great for all ages!
Written 17 August 2023
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PeterHa1
Mahwah, NJ271 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023
Rodin collection is fine. Others display items are of the era they represent though not of the quality that one would figure a museum in the state capital would have. The garden area is nice and most likely a wonderful venue to see a concert there. Great area to walk and relax. As to the museum only, its okay. But it's free and that's a plus.
Written 14 August 2023
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Sara T
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
It's like a hidden treasure chest of culture and inspiration. It's a place where you can soak in the beauty of art from different times and styles, all nestled in the heart of Raleigh's lush surroundings.

Now, here's the real talk: while wandering through the museum's galleries is like taking a magical journey, there were moments where I wished for a bit more context. Some pieces left me wondering about their stories, and a little more information or interactive displays could really make the experience even more captivating.
Written 7 August 2023
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NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

Frequently Asked Questions about North Carolina Museum of Art

North Carolina Museum of Art is open:
  • Tue - Thu 10:00 - 17:00
  • Fri - Fri 10:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun 10:00 - 17:00