11 W Jones St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 707-9800
Marbles Kids Museum delivers purposeful play in a BIG way. Children imagine, discover and learn in dozens of interactive exhibits, daily educational programs, field trips, birthday parties, special events and giant-screen IMAX films. From driving a real city bus, to walking the plank on a pirate ship, to making a birdhouse using real tools…kids connect, communicate, create and learn through extraordinary adventures in play at Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh.
Explore more than 14,000 years of North Carolina history, from the state’s earliest inhabitants through the 20th century. The major exhibition The Story of North Carolina features fascinating artifacts, multimedia presentations, and an interactive format for all ages. Other exhibits highlight the state’s military history, sports heroes, decorative arts and more. Monthly programs include children’s programs, craft demonstrations and family events. The Museum Shop, featuring North Carolina crafts, and the on-site restaurant Pharaoh’s @ the Museum are open daily. Admission is free, although some special exhibits require a fee. Free parking is available on weekends in the Jones/Edenton Street lot. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 919-807-7900 or go to ncmuseumofhistory.org. To book group tours (10 people or more), call 919-807-7950 or toll-free 866-724-8687. The museum is part of the Division of State History Museums, an agency of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, www.ncculture.com.
The Daily Planet Cafe, located in the new Nature Research Center of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, features breakfast entrees and pastries, a full coffee bar, sandwiches, seasonal salads, small plate entrees, and eight North Carolina beers on tap. Speaking of North Carolina, it wouldn't be politically correct to not offer local products from farmers and growers within our great state. After all, we are in a North Carolina museum. So, our menu will be almost exclusively built on products born and bred in the Tarheel state. In addition to great food and drink, The Daily Planet Cafe is home to weekly sciences cafes and science trivia each Thursday evening at 7pm.
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution,the North Carolina Museum of History is located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. Special programs include educational programs for children and families as well as craft demonstrations, music concerts, and other events for visitors and members. The Museum Shop features an assortment of North Carolina–made crafts and products. The museum is a part of the Division of State History Museums, Office of Archives and History, an agency of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources.
Lowest grade taught: 6th Grade - Highest grade taught: 8th Grade
We love our city and the artists in it! City Gallery showcases the talent of local artists in downtown Raleigh. We are a part of the First Friday Raleigh downtown art walk and host an opening reception for artists and musicians every First Friday of the month Interested in exhibiting? Email [email protected] to learn more!
The Briggs Hardware Building is a four story historic building in downtown Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1874 by Thomas Briggs to house his family-owned hardware store. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.Currently the building is home to the Raleigh City Museum, and is owned by a joint group of non-profit organizations.Briggs HardwareIn the 1850s Thomas H. Briggs opened his hardware store on Fayetteville Street with partner James Dodd. The partnership with Dodd ended in 1868 and the store became Thomas H. Briggs & Sons. Business was good and in 1874 Briggs was able to construct a new building for the family business. The new building stood at four stories and was called Raleigh's first "skyscraper". It would remain the tallest building in Raleigh for the next 33 years.Briggs Hardware would continue to serve the city from this location until 1995 when the store finally moved to a new location outside of downtown. The hardware store is still owned and operated by the family to this day.The legendSoon after the building was completed, a legend circulated about how Thomas Briggs was able to afford to build such a large and elaborate building following the Civil War. The legend claimed that sometime prior to the Union occupation of Raleigh in 1865, Briggs converted all of his Confederate money into gold and silver coins. He then took the coins, stuffed them into pipes, found a distinctive grove of trees, and buried the money to prevent Union soldiers from stealing the money. When the soldiers arrived in Raleigh they set up camp near the grove of trees and cut them down. After the troops left, Briggs allegedly spent the next few years searching for his money. When he finally found the coins, he used the money to build his new hardware store.
The Tar Heel Junior Historian Association is made up of history clubs across the state of North Carolina for young people in grades 4-12. The purpose of THJHA is to encourage the study of local and state history and to help young people better understand and appreciate their place in history through study and action. Junior historians save forgotten cemeteries and buildings, bring local heroes overdue recognition, preserve veterans’ memories, visit artisans, and trace their family trees. Chapters are based in public, private, and home schools, as well as in other settings like museums and historic sites. Membership in the program is FREE, and clubs shape their own activities. Member benefits include: • copies of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine for all student members and advisers; • membership cards and stickers; • a club charter; • a variety of annual project contests, with winning entries exhibited at the museum; • the THJHA Annual Convention, which features exciting and informative workshops; • and resource materials for educators. We DO history. Join us!
Explore more than 14,000 years of North Carolina history, from the state’s earliest inhabitants through the 20th century. The major exhibition The Story of North Carolina features fascinating artifacts, multimedia presentations, and an interactive format for all ages. Other exhibits highlight the state’s military history, sports heroes, decorative arts and more. Monthly programs include children’s programs, craft demonstrations and family events. The Museum Shop, featuring North Carolina crafts, and the on-site restaurant Pharaoh’s @ the Museum are open daily. Admission is free, although some special exhibits require a fee. Free parking is available on weekends in the Jones/Edenton Street lot. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 919-807-7900 or go to ncmuseumofhistory.org. To book group tours (10 people or more), call 919-807-7950 or toll-free 866-724-8687. The museum is part of the Division of State History Museums, an agency of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, www.ncculture.com.
The North Carolina Museum of History hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including corporate dinners, cocktail receptions, legislative receptions, business luncheons, meetings, wedding receptions, and holiday parties. There are three spaces available for rental. Large receptions are held in the lobby, a space that accommodates 500 guests for a reception and 200 for a sit-down dinner. With room for a band and a dance floor, the lobby lets guests enjoy music and dancing throughout the evening. Festivities can last until midnight. The Demonstration Gallery is a unique setting, perfect for small meetings and lunches. Encased by two glass walls, the "Glass Box" has a wonderful view overlooking Bicentennial Plaza and the Legislative Building. With a seating capacity of 307 and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, Daniels Auditorium is the ideal setting for large meetings and performances. Invite your guests to explore the museum by arranging to have our exhibits and gift shop open during your event. Book your next event at the North Carolina Museum of History and bring North Carolina's history to life for your guests.
The Fish Market is the NCSU College of Design student gallery, exhibiting student work every First Friday at the corner of Fayetteville and Hargett St. in downtown Raleigh.
Artcraft is a unique creative signcrafters design - build studio, museum, & gallery, serving up excellent signage and somewhat related items since 1933. We blend our passion & creativity with traditional craftsmanship, tooling, & contemporary technologies to make quality signage and other cool project work. We are decidedly not a typical modern retail digital sign store, rather something much more...cool. Our Facebook and Twitter pages show our personality, our website shows what we do. See links to all below. We are seasoned yet idealistic, approachable, friendly, and always interested in new collaborative relationships with top shelf folk. Website: http://www.artcraftsignco.com/ Twitter: @ArtcraftNC Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/artcraftstudio Online Store: http://artcraft.bigcartel.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ArtcraftSign/
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VAE Raleigh is a hub for a diverse network of artists, a venue for artists to advance their careers, and a voice to influence positive change for the creative community. Each year VAE exhibits the work of 1300+ artists in 60+ exhibitions and hosts a suite of educational programs that culminate in the annual Ignite Creativity Summit. VAE is also the force behind SPARKcon, an interdisciplinary creativity festival happening the third weekend of September in Downtown Raleigh. Come hangout with us 11am-6pm Wednesday-Friday, 11am-4pm Saturday, or on First Friday from 6-10pm.
Artist Profile: Name: Eric McRay Phone: 919-614-2174 Email: [email protected] Website: ericmcray.com Facebook Profile: www.facebook.com/eric.mcray Type of Art: Painting & Collage Price Range: $50-$5000 Education: BFA, Maryland Institute, College of Art Artist Quote: "I see art as a journey, a march, an exploration. I don't see it as a comfy Sunday afternoon endeavor". Studio Address: Artspace Studio 205 201 E. Davie Street Raleigh, NC 27601
Studio Gallery - By appointment and open in conjunction with certain area events We will post events here - so stay tuned :)
Joyce Romm Photography has something for everyone. It is designed to capture your interest and want to view more. On Facebook I will keep you informed of my latest work and you can always view more at: www.joycerommphotography.zenfolio.com