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North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
+1 919 839 6262 / +1 919 715 5923 (Box Office)
site: North Carolina Museum of Art
#11 of 37 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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This museum houses a major collection of European paintings, plus American, 20th-century, ancient, African, Oceanic, and Judaic exhibits. The permanent collection -- with works by Raphael, Rubens, van Dyck, Monet, Homer, and Wyeth -- is complemented by a program of 12 to 15 special exhibitions annually. A special feature of the museum is the Virginia Camp Smith 17th-century Flemish Kunstkamer, a re-creation of a Flemish style "art room" with exhibits illustrating both decorative and fine arts. There's wheelchair access, and you can plan to have lunch in the Blue Ridge Museum Restaurant (tel. 919/833-3548), open Tuesday to Saturday 11:30am to 2pm, Friday 5:30 to 10pm, and Sunday 10:30am to 2:30pm. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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Tu-Sa 9a-9p, Su 10a-5p

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