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6 Museums in Chapel Hill That You Shouldn't Miss
Calling itself "the southern part of Heaven," the town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina is home to the grassy malls and brick walkways of the University of North Carolina's historic campus. The presence of the country's first public university has allowed a vibrant arts and culture scene to grow in Chapel Hill. Check out a concert by a local band, watch the star's fly at the Morehead Planetarium or catch a varsity game pitting the wildly popular Tarheels against their historic Southern rivals.
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1. The Carolina Basketball Museum
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5.0 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By EDDY-H - Greenville, United States
We went once before a basketball game. I have to say it was impressive. I have worked with the University and the athletic department providing deejay and emcee services and have always been proud to be associated with UNC (also a 1983 graduate). Knowing some of the coaches, players and others represented here was an extra thrill for me and sharing with my friends and family was great. GO HEELS!
2. Janet Resnik Pottery
3. FRANK Gallery
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
4. Ackland Art Museum
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4.5 based on 132 reviews
The Ackland Art Museum’s permanent collection consists of more than 19,000 works of art, featuring North Carolina’s premier collections of Asian art and works of art on paper (drawings, prints, and photographs), as well as significant collections of European masterworks, 20th-century and contemporary art, African art, and North Carolina pottery. The Ackland organizes several special exhibitions each year. Admission is always free to all.
Reviewed By NCTraveler2015 - Raleigh, United States
The Ackland Art Museum is a free museum in Downtown Chapel Hill. It is a smaller art museum but the museum collection is great and the rotating exhibits are also quality works. I was so impressed with the Outwin exhibit. The works engage conversation. If you are in Chapel Hill, this museum is worth a stop. The gift shop is now in the museum building too.
5. Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
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4.5 based on 173 reviews
Educational and entertaining programs for all ages that teach and explore the science of the universe.
Reviewed By I1664KPemilyd - Morrisville, United States
This is the day for the lunar eclipse where the red moon comes out. The Morehead planitarium is having special shows for the event & at $9.50, it's a great deal! Beautiful building, nice store, & a rose garden out front.
6. Kidzu Children's Museum
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4.0 based on 40 reviews
Kidzu Children's Museum is a hands-on museum dedicated to inspiring young children and the adults in their lives to learn through creative play. Come experience Kidzu's new Launch Pad at University Mall —make, build, explore and learn in this amazing location! Our space is brimming with fun and engaging exhibits including refreshed tried and true favorites like The Makery, Gravitron, and Farm to Fork plus several spectacular new exhibits: The Forest Theatre, a large-scale climbing wall, and the immense Tarheel Treehouse! In addition to these kids-powered exhibits areas for children infant to tweens, the New Launch Pad offers a wealth of new programs and activities related to arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), child health and wellness and emerging literacy.
Reviewed By 205LynnS205 - Portage, United States
This Thanksgiving week was my second visit to Kidzu but just one of many visits for my grandchildren. This time they took their cousin from D.C. They are 6, 5, and 3 years old. All of them had a great time. There's lots of opportunity for unstructured play and there also are arts and crafts classes all going on at the same time. If you need to leave for a quick errand, just present your receipt and you'll get in free when you return. Kids get in free but adults pay admission.
