Wake County offers a number of exciting recreational opportunities through our network of parks.  Whether you're interested in taking a hike in the woods, learning about native birds, looking for the perfect family picnic spot, would like to travel back in time to 19th century Wake County or just want a nice quiet place to relax, click here to access our parks and recreational opportunities. Click to visit the website for a complete listing of Raleigh Parks and Recreational services.

HISTORIC OAKVIEW COUNTY PARK – RALEIGH, NC

4028 Carya Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610

PHONE  (919) 250-1013
FAX  (919) 250-1262

HOURS  8:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Public Access : General Access without Fee

A 19th century farmstead devoted
to interpreting agricultural and rural heritage.

NC MUSEUM OF ART

2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-6494

HOURS
Wednesday through Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,  Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Monday and Tuesday and Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day

DAILY ACTIVITIES
Public Tours: Permanent Collection
Free guided walk-in tours Wednesday-Sunday, 1:30 p.m.
(Meet in the Main Entrance Lobby. Daily public tours do not include ticketed exhibitions.)

Collection Connection/ The CP&L Learning Center
Located in the Museum's Mary Duke Biddle Gallery. Original software programs and world art videos are offered for children and adults. Students can use the collection database to find any work of art in the collection. School groups of up to 30 students may schedule structured Collection Connection visits by calling the assistant at (919) 839-6262, ext. 2400.

The learning center is open during regular Museum hours except from noon to 1pm.

Video Theater Short films for children and adults - often related to current exhibitions available on a first come-first serve basis. Click here for the schedule.

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