North Carolina Museum of History
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Busy Building HistoryOur Building Is Closed for Renovation
The museum is currently undergoing a major renovation that will enhance the visitor experience and expand the museum’s ability to serve the public in new and dynamic ways. While the building is closed, it continues to engage the public through programs and digital resources. Looking ahead, the museum aims to provide even greater access to its collection, connecting North Carolina’s vibrant history to all 100 counties across the state and beyond.
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Upcoming Events
NCMH Pop-Up: Celebrate Valentine’s Day!
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 1 - 4p.m.
We’re popping up to bring the North Carolina Museum of History to you! Join us at The Museum Shop to celebrate Valentine’s Day and learn about Valentine cards. Look at cards from the museum’s collection. Find out how North Carolinians celebrated Valentine’s Day in the past. Create your own Valentine card to share with a friend!
AACC Virtual Education Day (Rebroadcast)
Friday, February 27, 2026, 9 a.m.–2:15 p.m.
Enjoy memorable and impactful sessions showcasing a rich variety of music and storytelling performances, hands-on craft demonstrations, and presenter sessions from past Cultural Education Days held in conjunction with the African American Cultural Celebration. Streamed in one convenient package, this event highlights diverse traditions, art forms, and cultural perspectives.
Whether students are revisiting their favorite moments or discovering something new, this compilation celebrates the vibrant and transformative experiences of Cultural Education Days.
The 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: North Carolina Museum of Art
This year marks 25 years that this celebration has brought together African American community members, organizations, authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers, scholars, and more, around a central theme to highlight the contributions that African Americans, past and present, have made to North Carolina’s history and culture. Multiple demonstrations, presentations, and performances reach thousands of people.
Storytime Stewards: Book Harvest
The Book: Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
Location: Book Harvest, 2501 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707
Join the NC Museum of History at Book Harvest for a free storytime! We’ll read Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed, a picture book based on the true story of Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel into space. After the story, we’ll explore North Carolina’s connections to the space race. Participants can also obtain a free copy of the book and make a take-home craft! Please register online, as space is limited.
