Prior to opening to the general public, the museum will be open for a Sensory-Friendly event. Sensory Friendly Day begins at 9 a.m. You are welcome to stay as long as you wish, however the museum will open to the public at noon on Sensory Friendly Day. Trained museum educators and volunteers will be stationed around the museum with specially designed interactive activities to create a meaningful experience at each exhibit. Sensory-friendly activities are available until 1pm. Social Narratives and maps are available for download on our website prior to your visit. Visual supports, such as schedules and sensory-friendly maps will be available to help guide individuals through their preferred routes. Quiet/Calm down spaces will be available throughout the museum and highlighted on the provided venue map. Several sensory-friendly items will be available for sale in the Gift Station. We hope to provide a fun and engaging experience for individuals of all ages, filled with opportunities to learn, interact, and enjoy the many exhibits that we have to offer.

Come see our brand new Raleigh art studio, try a drawing activity, and meet our teachers. Learn about summer workshops and year-round classes for kids and teens ages 3 through 18. Free, no registration required - drop in anytime between 10am and 2pm.

Children's Art Classes offers weekly art classes for kids and teens ages 3-18, starting in September and running through May. Our brand new bright studio on Capital Blvd is ready to host your child and let them explore drawing, painting, clay and much more. Classes meet once a week and are grouped by age. Small class sizes, all supplies included.