Marbles Kids Museum is a children's museum with IMAX theater in Raleigh, Wake County, in North Carolina's Triangle. Adult admission is $9.5. Hours: Monday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm & Thursdays until 7pm; Members enjoy early entry at 9am; Header on the page we read: Open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Facts read from the official site on October 27, 2026.
- Hours10 a.m.–5 p.m.official hours below
- Admission$9.5 adults
- WhereRaleighWake County, Triangle
- DogsNot published
About Marbles Kids Museum
Downtown Raleigh children's museum for hands-on play, with an IMAX theater on site.
- Corner of Hargett and Blount, across from Moore Square
- On the Farm exhibit reopened
- New sensory exploration exhibit
- IMAX theater tickets sold separately online or at the welcome desk
Plan It in Three Lines
Getting In
Admission: $9.5 adults. Parking: 2 hours free in the city-owned deck across the street on weekdays.
10 a.m.–5 p.m.Make It a Day
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is about 1 mile away (straight line).
6 places within 30 miles
Marbles Kids Museum Hours
Hours in a day
- OpenEvery day10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Header on the page we readEvery day10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- Monday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm & Thursdays until 7pm
- Members enjoy early entry at 9am
- Header on the page we read: Open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours source: official site, read October 27, 2026.
Admission and Parking
- Adult, Child & Senior$9.50
- Military (Valid ID)$8.50
- Play Late for Less (Mon-Thu after 3pm)$4.75
- Under age 1Free
- Marbles Member: free with membershipFree
The first price on each official line (where online and gate prices differ, the line below says which). Read October 27, 2026.
- Adult, Child & Senior: $9.50 advance / $12.50 day-of
- Under age 1: free
- Military (valid ID): $8.50 advance / $11.50 day-of
- Marbles Member: free with membership
- Play Late for Less (Mon-Thu after 3pm): $4.75 advance / $6.25 day-of
- Prices do not include sales tax; day-of pricing begins at 12am; tickets go on sale three weeks before the visit date; advance tickets are not required
Parking: 2 hours free in the city-owned deck across the street on weekdays; free in the deck on most weekends until 5pm; street parking free on weekends; AirGarage paid lot at 220 E. Morgan St. Marbles does not own or operate nearby lots or garages.
Directions and Contact
- Address: 201 East Hargett Street
- Phone: 919.834.4040
- Map point: 35.77824,-78.63650, from the US Census geocoder on the official address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: marbleskidsmuseum.org
Dogs and Accessibility
- Dogs: Not published on the official site.
- Accessibility: Free monthly Sensory Friendly Playtime for kids with disabilities and their families (registration required). Restroom note: first-floor restrooms closed for renovations until mid-November.
Near Marbles Kids Museum
- 1North Carolina Museum of Natural SciencesNatural History Museumunder 1 mi
- 2William B. Umstead State ParkState Parkabout 10 mi
- 3Falls Lake State Recreation AreaState Recreation Areaabout 16 mi
- 4Jordan Lake State Recreation AreaState Recreation Areaabout 22 mi
- 5Museum of Life and ScienceScience Museum and Outdoor Science Parkabout 23 mi
- 6Raven Rock State ParkState Parkabout 27 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up in Raleigh
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC Museum of Natural Sciences (downtown Raleigh) | Oct 24-Mar 31, 2027 | Raleigh · Triangle | Free general admission |
| Dix Park: Instrument Petting Zoo | Sun, Nov 8 (2:00-4:00 PM) | Raleigh · Triangle | Free (free to the public thanks to Dix Park Conservancy donors); more prices on the event page |
| 82nd ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade Our guide | Sat, Nov 21 | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| Dix Park: Trophy Trot 5k (Thanksgiving Day race) | Thu, Nov 26 (Kids' race 8:45 AM; 5K 9:00 AM; ends 10:30 AM) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators (Thanksgiving week home game) | Sat, Nov 28 (Puck drop time not published in the team's schedule release) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| Evening with Elves (Marbles Kids Museum) | Fri, Dec 4 (6:00-8:30 PM) | Raleigh · Triangle | $27 member | $30 general public; every attendee needs a ticket |
| Carolina Hurricanes vs Toronto Maple Leafs | Sat, Dec 5 (Time not published on this page on the venue list) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour | Mon, Dec 7 (7:00 PM) | Raleigh · Triangle | Visit Ticketmaster.com for pricing (no dollar amount on the venue page) |
| Carolina Ballet: The Nutcracker | Dec 10-24 | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve (Raleigh) | Thu, Dec 10 (7:00 PM; doors 6:00 PM) | Raleigh · Triangle | Visit Ticketmaster.com for pricing (no dollar amount on the venue page) |
| Gingerbread Jamboree (Marbles Kids Museum) Our guide | Dec 12-13 (Sessions 9:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM each day) | Raleigh · Triangle | $18 member | $20 general public per attendee; reusable gingerbread house $25 |
| Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins (last home game before Christmas break) | Sun, Dec 13 (1:00 PM ET) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic | Dec 16-20 | Raleigh · Triangle | Visit Ticketmaster.com for pricing (no dollar amount on the venue page) |
| Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators (New Year's weekend home game) | Sat, Jan 2 (Puck drop time not published in the team's schedule release) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| Carolina Hurricanes home games at Lenovo Center, Jan 2027 (Flyers Jan 15, Golden Knights Jan 17, Ducks Jan 23, Islanders Jan 28, Kings Jan 30) | Jan 15-30 (Puck-drop times not published on this page on the arena list) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| The Red Clay Strays at Lenovo Center | Fri, Jan 22 (Time not published on this page on the arena list) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| NC State vs Wake Forest at Lenovo Center | Sat, Jan 23 (12:00 PM; doors 11:00 AM) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| Shen Yun | Jan 23-24 (Showtimes not published on this page on the list) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| Carolina Ballet: Giselle | Feb 4-14 (Showtimes not published on this page on the list) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| NC Opera: Turandot | Feb 5-7 (Showtimes not published on this page on the list) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| NC Symphony: Dancing in the Street, The Music of Motown | Feb 12-13 (Showtimes not published on this page on the list) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| Taylor Tomlinson | Feb 20-21 (Showtimes not published on this page on the list) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| NC Symphony: Beethoven Symphony No. 9 | Feb 26-27 (Showtimes not published on this page on the list) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| Carolina Ballet: The Little Mermaid | Mar 4-21 (Showtimes not published on this page on the list) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| NC Symphony: Totally 80s | Mar 12-13 (Showtimes not published on this page on the list) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
From our checked events calendar, matched by venue name and town; times and tickets are on each organizer’s page.
Also see Triangle events.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Marbles Kids Museum cost?
$9.5 adults. Adult, Child & Senior: $9.50 advance / $12.50 day-of; Under age 1: free; Military (valid ID): $8.50 advance / $11.50 day-of
What are the hours at Marbles Kids Museum?
Monday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm & Thursdays until 7pm; Members enjoy early entry at 9am.
Can I bring a dog to Marbles Kids Museum?
The official site does not say.
What We Could Not Verify
- Dog / service animal policy not published on pages read
- Physical accessibility details (elevators, wheelchair access) not published on pages read; Access and Inclusion page gives values statement only
- Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.
Sources
- Marbles Kids Museum: hours (read 2026-10-27)
- Marbles Kids Museum: official site (read 2026-10-27)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 27, 2026 by the It’s North Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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