
Explore Global Cultures
Discover North Carolina’s only museum dedicated to the study of global cultures. Explore stories of humanity, from ancient archaeological sites to the celebrations and struggles of today. Learn about people from around the world through their everyday objects, ceremonial artifacts, and visual arts.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00am to 4:30pm. Admission is free.

Poems Made to Wear: Traditional Colors in East Asia
Through August 16, 2025
Upcoming Events

Museum of World Cultures Exhibit Opens
February 18
The Archaeology of Black Life at James Madison’s Montpelier
February 20, 6pm
March 4, 6pm
Explore the Collection with the Artifact of the Month
Find a Craft Activity with Cultures Up Close
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