Posted in North Carolina Hiking, Museums, Nature December 29, 2020 by Robin Jarvis

The Country’s Largest Museum Park Is Found In North Carolina And Features 164 Acres Of Trails And Art Installations

Visitors to the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh get the best of both worlds: indoor galleries filled with world-class exhibits and an outdoor arena comprised of 164 acres of rolling fields filled with art installations and a network of trails connecting them all.

Welcome to America's largest museum park, right here in North Carolina.

If you have yet to explore the miles of trails and all of the permanent and temporary art installations at the North Carolina Museum of Art, then now is a great time to change that.

The musuem park is open 365 days a year from dawn to dusk. It's even open on holidays when the indoor galleries are closed.

And a visit here may fill your soul with joy but it definitely won't empty your wallet; admission is free.

Wander in wonder and discover all of the huge art installations within the park.

You'll also find a number of contemporary gardens to enjoy. As well as miles and miles of natural path trails perfect for walking or running.

The NCMA also has miles of paved trails for accessibility and cycling. When you're finished, be sure to wander inside to enjoy all of the indoor exhibits too! (Note: during the pandemic, timed tickets are being issued for indoor exhibits so you'll need to secure your ticket in advance.)

Learn more about the museum park here. And get free timed tickets for the indoor galleries on the official website for the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Have you explored the North Carolina Museum of Art Park before? What’s your favorite thing about the park? Let us know in the comments!

For more things to do while you’re in Raleigh, head to Lafayette Village to do a little shopping, and then refuel with delicious pierogis from J. Betskis, or chow down at this mac and cheese restaurant, The Mac House!

Address: North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

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