Raleigh, North Carolina

Art

Raleigh, North Carolina

Art

CAM (the Contemporary Art Museum) was established in 1983 in Raleigh, N.C. as the City Gallery of Contemporary Art to complement other area museums and visual art venues by presenting solely contemporary art. The name change to CAM came in 1996 as part of a plan to ensure long-term viability that included establishing a permanent home. CAM merged with the NC State University College of Design in 2006 to provide unique opportunities for the study, exhibition and interpretation of contemporary art and design. The offices of CAM are currently housed within the College of Design and CAM's programs continue, utilizing spaces throughout the Triangle community.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Arboretum, Children's, Science, University

The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed garden with the most diverse collection of cold hardy temperate zone plants in the southeastern United States. As a part of the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University, the Arboretum is primarily a working research and teaching garden that focuses on the evaluation, selection and display of plant material gathered from around the world. Plants especially adapted to Piedmont North Carolina conditions are identified in an effort to find better plants for southern landscapes.

Raleigh, North Carolina

History, Historic House

l785-l826 Mordecai House, two Plantation Dependencies on original site

Raleigh, North Carolina

Art

Collection represents 5,000 years of artistic heritage. Areas of particular emphasis, Old Masters and American l9th c paintings

Raleigh, North Carolina

Science

Center of science education and research.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Art

Raleigh, North Carolina

Children's

Raleigh, North Carolina

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library

Joel Lane built his home in the early 1770’s in what was a very rural part of North Carolina. He is called “The Father of Raleigh” because he facilitated the location of North Carolina’s capital city on his land in 1792. His faithfully-restored plantation manor was once deemed “The Best House for 100 Miles.” A visit to this important historic site will transport you back in time. The site includes Joel Lane's stately "plantation manor house," a circa 1790 middle class dwelling, and an 1840s school room or office used as the Visitors Center housing the museum shop and offices. The gardens feature a neo-colonial formal city garden and a formal herb garden.

Raleigh, North Carolina

History

Operates historic properties spanning most of state's geography and history.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Children's, General, History, Library, Natural History

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 museum exhibits highlight the state's military history, sports heroes, decorative arts and more. Monthly programs include children's programs, craft demonstrations and family events with things to do for all ages. The Museum Shop, featuring North Carolina crafts, and the on-site restaurant Pharaoh?s @ the Museum are open daily.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Art

Museum of decorative and design arts