Visit the new ncculture.com

There is a lot to see, and do, and experience in North Carolina.  Come visit us at ncculture.com, where you will find hands-on history, arts, and a vibrant culture.

2nd Saturdays 2012

Families are always on the lookout for things to do that don't break their budget. 2nd Saturdays 2012 combine arts and heritage with food and fun on June 9, July 14, and August 11 at all 37 museums and Historic Sites. Most Events are Free!

Al Norte al Norte: Latino Life in North Carolina

To better serve all North Carolinians, and specifically the state’s growing Latino community, the North Carolina Museum of History is embarking on a broadscale initiative. With support from a newly formed Latino Community Advisory Board, the museum is seeking to incorporate Latino history and culture into its exhibits, programs, and collections; develop Spanish-language visitor resources; and publicize the museum through Spanish-language media outlets.

El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa

El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa traces the prolific career of El Anatsui—one of contemporary art’s most celebrated practitioners—from his early woodwork in Ghana to today’s metal wall sculptures created in his studio in Nigeria, offering an unprecedented chance for visitors to follow the artist’s creative development over 40 years.