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Mission:

To illuminate the natural world and inspire its conservation

Vision:

A knowledgeable and empowered society, making decisions informed by science

The state’s museum devoted to science and nature, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in central Raleigh is the largest institution of its kind in the Southeastern United States and, with over a million visitors a year, the state’s most visited museum. Its 300,000 square-foot downtown campus is augmented by Prairie Ridge Ecostation and satellite facilities in Whiteville, Greenville and Contentnea Creek. Together, they provide a variety of curriculum-focused classes onsite, offsite, outdoors and online for pre-kindergarten through graduate students across the state.

As a museum of nature, we integrate the dual concepts of illumination and inspiration with the work we do and the many stories we tell. In a time of unprecedented environmental challenges, nothing could be more critical. This nexus of ideas makes us unique. Across three vibrant floors of laboratories and exhibitions, our Nature Research Center provides an unparalleled opportunity to see science in action by watching Museum researchers studying the natural world in real time. In the Nature Exploration Center, exhibits and live animal displays reveal North Carolina’s rich natural habitats, wildlife and geology from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean.

Our programs and activities impact people in all of the state’s 100 counties. We develop a variety of exhibits to share with institutions across North Carolina and support other museums by administering the North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program. We also engage the state’s students indirectly by providing professional development training for teachers, research opportunities for classrooms, and outdoor learning environments on school campuses.

Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, Marbles serves a diverse population of families, school groups and community organizations with dozens of themed exhibits, summer camps, IMAX documentary and feature movies and special events year-round.

Mission Statement

Marbles sparks imagination, discovery and learning through play. Marbles has 5 core initiatives:

Ready Set Learn. Play builds intellectual, social and emotional skills for success in learning and in life.

Be Healthy, Be Active. Play promotes physical development and good health.

Create, Innovate. Play encourages imagination, creativity and self-expression.

Explore, Experiment. Play leads to discovery and kindles curiosity.

Connect. Play teaches cooperation and collaboration, strengthens families and unites our community.

Our Play-losophy

We believe play contributes to intellectual growth, social and emotional well-being and physical development.

We believe play helps develop 21st century workers who are able to solve problems, apply ideas, create, innovate, communicate and connect with others.

We believe play unites communities around the critical importance of the childhood experience.

We believe play strengthens families.

Our History

Marbles Kids Museum opened its doors September 29, 2007. After a suspenseful 24-day transformation, the crowd was wowed when we unveiled our new name and new exhibits! Marbles Kids Museum followed the merger of community organizations Exploris and Playspace. Why Marbles? A wall that wraps around the museum is filled with more than one million marbles that light up at night. And Marbles is a nickname for brains. At Marbles Kids Museum, kids are encouraged to use their marbles - learning new things through imagination, discovery and play.

The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed botanic garden located in Raleigh, North Carolina with one of the largest and most expansive collections of landscape plants adapted for landscape use in the southeast United States. Plants especially adapted to Piedmont North Carolina conditions are collected and evaluated in an effort to find superior plants for use in southern landscapes. Open to the public every day of the year. Free admittance. Consistently ranked as one of the best things to do in Raleigh.

The mission of the JC Raulston Arboretum is to diversify the landscape by sharing our passion, our plants and our knowledge to plan – and plant for a better world.

Strategic Goals

Collecting, evaluating, and selecting for introduction landscape plants for their most beneficial economic, ecological, and aesthetic value;

The gardens as a living laboratory which resides in and complements the curricula of NC State University;

Educational experiences for plant enthusiasts, Green Industry professionals, adults, and children;

The Arboretum by compelling casual visitors to become supporting members and long-term stakeholders;

The Arboretum by successfully marketing the benefits of its facility, events, workshops, programs, and plant sales;

Fund-raising initiatives of the JC Raulston Arboretum.

Located in the heart of North Carolina and referred to as the “City of Oaks,” Raleigh is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the United States.

Named #1 Place to Live and Work in America by more than one publication, Lenovo Center is proud to call Raleigh and the Triangle area its home. Raleigh, the capital city offers an abundance of city-life with a splash of southern charm. This picturesque city serves up something for everyone - Arts & Culture, Family Fun, Entertainment, Shopping and Outdoor.

Lenovo Center is conveniently accessible from all parts of the state. Adjacent to Carter-Finley Stadium and the NC State Fairgrounds, the arena is just off I-40 and I-440 minutes from downtown and RDU International Airport.

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State history museum showcasing toys, science, sports, and more, with live performances.

Local farmers bring all manner of fresh produce to this large market with several areas.

Local farmers bring all manner of fresh produce to this large market with several areas.

Local farmers bring all manner of fresh produce to this large market with several areas.

Local farmers bring all manner of fresh produce to this large market with several areas.