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Location
Accessibility
KultureCity® Certified sensory-friendly spaces including Under the Waves quieter multi-sensory experience
Visitor tip
The IMAX theater is included with admission and features rotating documentaries and features, making it a great way to cap off your visit or take a break between active play zones
Best time
Visit on weekday mornings rather than Saturday afternoons to avoid crowds while still enjoying the full museum experience and all interactive exhibits
About Marbles Kids Museum
Children's museum featuring a wide variety of interactive displays for toddlers & school-age kids.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Location
- Downtown Raleigh, NC
- Highlights
- Two floors of hands-on exhibits, IMAX theater with documentaries, outdoor water play, sensory-friendly spaces
- Special Features
- KultureCity Certified, nonprofit with community focus
What visitors say
Best kids museum we’ve ever been to. The kids had a blast, explored all of the different zones and spent time in each of them. They have some interactive stations, but most of the museum is just different play zones which my kids loved.…
Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh is a wonderful place for children to explore, learn, and have fun through hands-on play. The exhibits are creative, educational, and designed to engage kids of all ages — from toddlers to…
Great setup and variety for the kids to play, explore, and learn! Went on a Saturday afternoon and it was crowded but manageable. Purchased 3 tickets for around $40 total upon arrival, which is reasonable for several hours of fun.
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Did You Know?
- Marbles Kids Museum is KultureCity® Certified with sensory-friendly spaces including the 'Under the Waves' quieter multi-sensory experience, making it an accessible destination for children with sensory sensitivities
- The museum features 15 distinct themed exhibit zones spanning two floors plus outdoor space, including specialized areas like EcoSphere (renewable energy), imagiFAB (creative making), and the Neuse River-themed River Playway
- An IMAX theater is included with standard admission, offering rotating documentaries and features as part of the complete museum experience
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