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6 entertainment deals in Raleigh, 5 free

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Free museum days, discount movies and family fun. 5 sources, linked on each listing.

Monday

Raleigh · North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences · 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free general admission. Some 3D films and special exhibitions cost extra.

When: Daily (typical hours 10 AM–5 PM; confirm)

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Raleigh · North Carolina State Capitol · 1 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free self-guided visits. Free guided tours typically Saturdays at 11, 1, and 3.

When: Monday–Saturday (free guided tours Saturdays)

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Tuesday

Raleigh · North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences · 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free general admission. Some 3D films and special exhibitions cost extra.

When: Daily (typical hours 10 AM–5 PM; confirm)

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Raleigh · North Carolina State Capitol · 1 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free self-guided visits. Free guided tours typically Saturdays at 11, 1, and 3.

When: Monday–Saturday (free guided tours Saturdays)

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Wednesday

Raleigh · North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences · 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free general admission. Some 3D films and special exhibitions cost extra.

When: Daily (typical hours 10 AM–5 PM; confirm)

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Raleigh · North Carolina Museum of Art · 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free admission to the People’s Collection in East and West buildings and the 164-acre Museum Park. Special exhibitions may charge.

When: Park daily dawn–dusk; buildings Wed–Sun 10 AM–5 PM

Source: North Carolina Museum of ArtLast verified:

Raleigh · North Carolina State Capitol · 1 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free self-guided visits. Free guided tours typically Saturdays at 11, 1, and 3.

When: Monday–Saturday (free guided tours Saturdays)

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Thursday

Raleigh · North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences · 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free general admission. Some 3D films and special exhibitions cost extra.

When: Daily (typical hours 10 AM–5 PM; confirm)

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Raleigh · North Carolina Museum of Art · 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free admission to the People’s Collection in East and West buildings and the 164-acre Museum Park. Special exhibitions may charge.

When: Park daily dawn–dusk; buildings Wed–Sun 10 AM–5 PM

Source: North Carolina Museum of ArtLast verified:

Raleigh · North Carolina State Capitol · 1 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free self-guided visits. Free guided tours typically Saturdays at 11, 1, and 3.

When: Monday–Saturday (free guided tours Saturdays)

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Friday

Raleigh · Artspace · Downtown Raleigh · Entertainment

Always free First Friday: exhibitions, studio artists, live music, art activities. Sensory-friendly hour early.

When: First Friday 5–10 PM

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Raleigh · North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences · 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free general admission. Some 3D films and special exhibitions cost extra.

When: Daily (typical hours 10 AM–5 PM; confirm)

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Raleigh · North Carolina Museum of Art · 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free admission to the People’s Collection in East and West buildings and the 164-acre Museum Park. Special exhibitions may charge.

When: Park daily dawn–dusk; buildings Wed–Sun 10 AM–5 PM

Source: North Carolina Museum of ArtLast verified:

Raleigh · North Carolina State Capitol · 1 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free self-guided visits. Free guided tours typically Saturdays at 11, 1, and 3.

When: Monday–Saturday (free guided tours Saturdays)

Listed on Discover Cheap USLast verified:

Saturday

Raleigh · North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences · 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free general admission. Some 3D films and special exhibitions cost extra.

When: Daily (typical hours 10 AM–5 PM; confirm)

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Raleigh · North Carolina Museum of Art · 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free admission to the People’s Collection in East and West buildings and the 164-acre Museum Park. Special exhibitions may charge.

When: Park daily dawn–dusk; buildings Wed–Sun 10 AM–5 PM

Source: North Carolina Museum of ArtLast verified:

Raleigh · North Carolina State Capitol · 1 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free self-guided visits. Free guided tours typically Saturdays at 11, 1, and 3.

When: Monday–Saturday (free guided tours Saturdays)

Listed on Discover Cheap USLast verified:

Sunday

Raleigh · North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences · 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free general admission. Some 3D films and special exhibitions cost extra.

When: Daily (typical hours 10 AM–5 PM; confirm)

Listed on Raleigh Mom ClubLast verified:

Raleigh · North Carolina Museum of Art · 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC · Entertainment

Free admission to the People’s Collection in East and West buildings and the 164-acre Museum Park. Special exhibitions may charge.

When: Park daily dawn–dusk; buildings Wed–Sun 10 AM–5 PM

Source: North Carolina Museum of ArtLast verified:

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