At the North Carolina Museum of Art, we embrace the transformative power of the arts. Belonging to the citizens of North Carolina, the People’s Collection presents more than 5,000 years of art and culture, sparking inquiry and imagination. Among the site-specific works located throughout the 164-acre Museum Park, art and nature meet, resulting in moments of discovery. Both are free to explore.
We invite you to learn more about our history, all that inspires us in the present, and the principles guiding our future.
The North Carolina Museum of Art activates the collective power of the arts, nature, and people to foster creativity, curiosity, and connection, serving as a model museum that nurtures lifelong learning and deepens multicultural understanding.
To be a vital cultural resource for the entire state and a national leader in creating a welcoming experience of belonging and joy.
The NCMA’s five-year strategic plan defines the core values that inform all decisions and outlines actionable institutional goals.
The story of the NCMA spans over 100 years, speaking to the Museum’s enduring role in the ever-flourishing cultural landscape of North Carolina.
Access an abundance of helpful information and resources ahead of your next Museum outing.
Published annually, the impact report highlights programming, exhibitions, and initiatives, detailing how the NCMA serves communities within and beyond the state.
Programs
- Educator Online Course: Art and SEL
- Craft Night at the Museum: Mask Making
- Public Tour
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