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"You have to get here right away. When you come, make sure you have enough time to explore it all."

 

 

Hours and Dates of Operation


Marbles Kids Museum and The Corner Store

The museum is open everyday, Tuesday - Sunday, except for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The museum is closed Mondays, with some exceptions.

Tuesday – Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

Wednesday Members Play Early at 8:30am 

Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm
Monday closed (with some exceptions)

* Marbles members play early at 8:30am on Wednesdays.

 

Please note that our busiest hours are Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am-1:00pm. Plan your visit around these times to avoid the crowds. To make the most of your visit, we recommend that you allow at least two hours to explore the museum. Check the calendar for upcoming events to help plan your day's schedule, and consider purchasing a combo ticket – a good value – to enjoy the museum and an IMAX film.

 

Marbles Kids Museum will be open on the following Mondays:

January 18, 2010 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

January 25, 2010 (Teacher Workday)

April 5, 2010 (Spring Break)

May 31, 2010 (Memorial Day)

September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)

December 27, 2010 (Winter Break)

For IMAX film and showtime, visit the IMAX® Theatre site at www.imaxraleigh.org.

 

Admission


  Museum IMAX
Documentary
IMAX
Feature
Double Feature
Documentary Films Only
Combo Pass
Museum and IMAX Film
Youth
(<1)
FREE FREE* FREE* FREE* FREE*
Youth
(1-11)
$5.00 $6.50 $9.50 $10.00 $9.95
Adult $5.00 $8.95 $11.95 $14.00 $12.95
Senior
(60+)
$5.00 $7.95 $10.95 $12.00 $11.95

With a valid military ID, visitors receive $1 off museum admission, $1 off IMAX tickets and $15 off a Marbles Family PLUS membership.

 

Marbles Kids Museum is designed for kids 10 and under and their families, but we know that big kids like to laugh and play too! Out of courtesy to our family visitors, Marbles Kids Museum asks all unaccompanied adults to leave a driver's license or government issued photo ID at the Welcome Desk while exploring the museum. Thanks for playing along!

 

ACM Reciprocal Program Admission Policies

Family visitors with a valid ACM Reciprocal Membership Card receive free admission to Marbles Kids Museum for up to FOUR individuals from the same household. To ensure admittance, present the following at our welcome desk:

  • Your current membership card bearing the ACM Reciprocal Membership logo
  • Your valid photo ID  

Reciprocal privileges do not extend to discounts in The Corner Store, museum special events, programs, summer camps or birthday parties. For additional information, please visit ACM or call the Membership Coordinator at 919.857.1022.

 

Group Pricing

(10+ in Party)

  Museum IMAX
Documentary
IMAX
Feature**
Double Feature
Documentary Films Only
Combo Pass
Museum and IMAX Film
Youth
(<1)
FREE FREE* FREE* FREE* FREE*
Youth
(1-11)
$4.00 $4.50 $6.00 $8.00 $7.95
Adult $4.00 $7.95 $10.95 $13.00 $11.95
Senior
(60+)
$4.00 $6.95 $9.95 $11.00 $10.95


A group is eligible for the group rate if the party consists of 10 or more people. One consolidated payment in full is required in order to honor the group rate. If you are interested in booking a group visit to the museum and/or IMAX theatre, please contact Ginny Martin at 919.857.1049.

 

School Field Trip Pricing & Information

 

*Children under the age of one (1) who do not require their own seats for IMAX films are free of charge and do not require a ticket. Any child under the age of one (1) who is admitted free to a sold-out show must sit in the lap of a parent or guardian.

 

**Group rates are not applicable for IMAX feature films until two weeks after the film begins.

 

Food Lion MVP Wednesday

Food LionShow your Food Lion MVP card for $1 off general museum admission each Wednesday.

 

Discount valid for $1 off general museum admission for up to 4 people per family. May not be combined with any other offer including memberships and group visits.

 

Target $2 Tuesday Nights

Bring the whole family for a night of play for just $2 per person! Held every third Tuesday, 5:30pm-8:00pm. Target $2 Tuesday Night is generously sponsored by Target.

 

Your Visit


Remember to dress according to the weather. The museum offers two outdoor adventure areas, and the courtyard that links the museum and IMAX Theatre is a great place to enjoy lunch or a snack.

 

Many food options are available on the Marbles Kids Museum campus and nearby, ranging from roll-up sandwiches and salads at Roly Poly to soda and popcorn from IMAX concessions and coffee in The Corner Store.
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Save time to visit The Corner Store where you will find exclusive Marbles Kids Museum gear along with toys, games, trinkets and gadgets that will keep the fun going long after your visit to the Museum!
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Gift Certificates


Marbles Kids Museum offers gift certificates for sale in denominations of $1, $5, $10 or $20 increments. Gift certificates can be redeemed for purchases at The Corner Store, museum admission, IMAX Theatre movie tickets and concessions.