During your visit to the NCMA this weekend, support talented local artists and artisans at Museum Store Sunday—a global advocacy campaign uniting more than 2,200 museums across 25 countries. This annual shopping experience uplifts artist communities in North Carolina. Whether you’re discovering one-of-a-kind pieces for family, friends, or colleagues, or indulging in the joy of supporting local makers, your purchases directly strengthen our mission and impact. Plus, receive a unique giveaway with

Raleigh is glowing again! ✨ The 2025 Illuminate Art Walk is officially live, and this year’s installations are some of the most fun interactive yet. Here’s a peek at what you’ll find as you wander through Downtown Raleigh after dark: 🎧 SONARC — immersive sound light waves that pull you right in 🎄 Tinsel Ornament at the Martin Marietta Center — a dazzling holiday photo moment 🚲 Light Lane on Wilmington St — futuristic bikes where pedals glow and your movement creates shifting shapes soundscape

Ahead of the world premiere of their new ballet, "Book of Esther," we were honored to have Carolina Ballet's dancers and staff come by earlier this week for a guided tour of our exhibition, "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt," led by Curator of European Art Michele Frederick! Created by Carolina Ballet's CEO/Artistic Director Zalman Raffael, and inspired by the exhibition, Book of Esther brings the story from the NCMA's gallery walls to the stage, translating its drama, intimacy, and mo

Shout out to the more than 700 of you who joined us last Thursday evening for our first NCMA After Hours of 2026 - we had a blast and hope you did too! Thanks to the staff and volunteers for all your hard work making this a success, and thanks to DELVER, All Day Records, Lunchmeat VHS, Catering Works, and everyone else who played a role in creating such a fun experience 🥰 | North Carolina Museum of Art

ROADSHOW heads to Raleigh at North Carolina Museum of Art in search of treasures! Watch TONIGHT at 8/7c on PBS and the PBS App. | Antiques Roadshow l PBS