The North Carolina Children's Museum

08/21/2026

We had a great time at Museum Discovery Day at the Person County Museum of History! A special thank you to Enbridge Gas North Carolina for sponsoring this event and helping us bring engaging, hands-on learning experiences to communities across North Carolina. Your partnership makes opportunities like this possible!

08/18/2026

New classrooms, routines, teachers, and even bathrooms can make for a big Back to School adjustment. A little preparation, planning and patience can help make the transition smoother. 💛

Check out our latest blog from Sarah Evanko, MS, OTR/L, for practical tips to support your child with toileting as they head back to school!

Read more: https://emergepediatrictherapy.com/back-to-school-toileting-tips/

08/12/2026

Thank you, NC 529 Savings Plan, for your support!

We've partnered with The North Carolina Children's Museum to support Museum Discovery Day at the Person County Museum of History in Roxboro, ! Coming up this Saturday, the free community event will also feature the NCCM's See. Try. Fly! STEM Mobile Museum, offering hands-on STEM activities and educational experiences for local families.

The NC 529 team will be attending to connect with parents on the importance of saving for education while children are young. We hope to see you there! https://bit.ly/45B8xka

08/05/2026

Museum Discovery Day at the Person County Museum of History is the perfect excuse to explore local eats this Saturday, August 8. 🍴 Check out some great places within walking distance of the event:

Butcher’s Daughter Market & Deli
Cuppajoe Coffee Bar & Grille
Incorrigible Cafe
La Piazza Italian Restaurant & Bar
Savannah Jack’s Cafe
Tru Soul Food Kitchen
Stuart’s Family Grille

Cool off with ice cream from Cry Freedom Missions or Hopper’s Poppers, and keep an eye out for Alsie’s Ice Cream Truck at the event. For adults, nearby beverage options include 1792 Beer Co. and Black Creek Brewery. See you there! 🍦

07/30/2026

Back Pack Pals of Person County is hosting a donation drive at Museum Discovery Day on Saturday, August 8 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Person County Museum of History in Roxboro. Back Pack Pals is looking for individually wrapped, single-serve items like granola bars, fruit cups, applesauce pouches, oatmeal packets, cracker packs, and ramen cups to send home with students who have little or no food on weekends. Learn more and register free at ncchildrensmuseum.org/museum-discovery-day.

07/11/2026

Bring the whole family out for Museum Discovery Day at the Person County Museum of History!

Join us on August 8 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for Museum Discovery Day featuring the North Carolina Children’s Museum’s See. Try. Fly! Mobile Museum. Enjoy hands-on STEM activities, games, educational experiences, and connect with local community partners offering family resources, health and wellness information, and more.

This event is FREE to attend, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged to help us ensure we have enough materials for the STEM activities. https://ncchildrensmuseum.org/museum-discovery-day/

Thank you to NC 529 Savings Plan and Enbridge for helping get our Mobile Museum on the road!

06/25/2026

One week left to support summer reading and the North Carolina Children’s Museum with Flyleaf Books! When you shop our curated summer reading list online, a portion of every purchase goes directly back to support us! It is a great way to stock up on books for the summer season while also giving back. Shop at the link below!

https://flyleafbooks.com/nccm-2026

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

New week, new fun at The Nest and The Makery! Swipe through to see what's on deck.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms in the NC Children’s Museum community! 💐