Topics Related to Exhibits

Beginning September 10, 2016, the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) presents Reunited: Francescuccio Ghissi’s St. John Altarpiece, the first time in more than 100 years that the altarpiece’s eight known panels—and one recreated missing panel—can be seen and appreciated as one magnificent work of art. The free exhibition will be on view through March 5, 2017.

A traveling exhibit, "So Great the Devastation: The 1916 Flood," recalls the catastrophe and will remain at Chimney Rock State Park through July 25.

Beginning August 6, 2016, the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) presents History and Mystery: Discoveries in the NCMA British Collection, which showcases the best of the NCMA’s permanent collection of Old Master British paintings and sculpture from 1580 to 1850.

The point of controversy eventually rested on one issue and the argument in North Carolina was vigorous and, at times contentious. Conservatives led by James Iredell wanted the document left alone. Their opponents, led by Willie Jones, insisted on added protections for individual liberties.

After more than 30 years in storage, four small hand-crafted dioramas from the famous Blockade Runner Museum have come home to Carolina Beach thanks to a partnership between the Friends of Fort Fisher, Inc., Town of Carolina Beach and Fort Fisher State Historic Site.

A collection of documents on revolutionary politics in North Carolina will be on display in Mattocks Hall inside the North Carolina History Center, Saturday, June 4.

This fall the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) opens Rolling Sculpture: Art Deco Cars from the 1930s and ’40s, featuring 14 cars and three motorcycles embodying the design characteristics of the art deco movement.

NASA’s Destination Station is coming to Raleigh on Friday, May 6.

Babies were torn from mothers' arms. Landslides wiped out families and homes. At least 50 people died. This was the impact of the flood of 1916 when two hurricanes collided over western North Carolina.

A new exhibit opening May 6 at the Museum of the Cape Fear will focus on chaning funerary practices.