Marbles Kids Museum

Marbles Kids Museum opened in 2007 as a vibrant destination for hands-on, minds-on learning for children and families. Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, Marbles serves a diverse population of families, school groups and community organizations with dozens of themed exhibits, daily programs, summer camps, IMAX educational and feature films and special events year-round. Museum programs and exhibits are designed for children 10-and-under. Today, Marbles ranks among the top family destinations in North Carolina and is recognized nationally for a bold approach to play-based learning. At Marbles, we believe in play as a foundation for academic success and emotional well-being, as a way to strengthen families and as a tool to build community. We believe strongly in our responsibility to make our unique museum experience available and accessible to ALL children. Established in 2007. Marbles Kids Museum opened our doors on September 29, 2007. The crowd was wowed when we unveiled our new name and new exhibits after a suspenseful 24-day transformation that followed the merger of Exploris and Playspace. Why Marbles? A wall that wraps around the museum is filled with more than one million marbles that light up at night. And Marbles is a nickname for brains. At Marbles Kids Museum, kids are encouraged to use their marbles - learning new things through imagination, discovery and play.