Directions:

From RDU Airport, Chapel Hill, Greensboro on I-40: Approaching Raleigh, take the 289 exit onto Wade Ave. Go about one and one-half miles to the Blue Ridge Rd. exit. Turn left onto Blue Ridge Rd. The Museum is on the right. Look for a large granite marker with flags.

From Wilson, Rocky Mount, 64 East: Near Raleigh city limits, turn right onto the Beltline-Airport exit. Go several miles, passing North Hills and Crabtree Valley exits, to Lake Boone (Trail) exit. Turn right. Go about one mile to the fourth stop-light and turn left onto Blue Ridge Rd. The Museum is on the left. Look for a large granite marker with flags.

From Asheboro, Pittsboro, Apex, 64 West: Entering Raleigh, pass the Western Blvd. and Hillsborough St. exits. Then immediately after passing the Wade Ave. exit, turn right onto the "I-40/RDU Airport/Chapel Hill" exit. Go one-half mile and take the next right exit onto Blue Ridge Rd. The Museum is on the right. Look for a large granite marker with flags.

From Smithfield, Clayton, 70 East: Entering Raleigh, Highway 70 becomes Wilmington St. Proceed on Wilmington St. to the Capitol. Go around the Capitol (Edenton St. to Hillsborough St.). Drive several miles west on Hillsborough—passing N.C. State University and Meredith College until you approach the N.C. State Fairgrounds. Turn right at the stoplight onto Blue Ridge Rd. The Museum is on the right. Look for a large granite marker with flags.

ALTERNATIVE: From 70 East take I-40 to exit 289 onto Wade Ave. to Blue Ridge Rd. Take a right onto Blue Ridge Rd. The Museum is on the right. Look for a large granite marker with flags.

From Durham via Highway 70 (or Greensboro via 85): Approaching Raleigh on Highway 70, turn right onto Duraleigh Rd. Continue on Duraleigh about four miles; it will become Blue Ridge Rd. After the second stoplight, go about two more blocks (approx. one-half mile.) The Museum is on the left. Look for a large granite marker with flags.

From East or South of Raleigh: Take I-40 East that circles Raleigh around the south end. Get off I-40 at exit 289 back toward Raleigh and Wade Ave. Follow Wade Ave. to the Blue Ridge Rd. exit, and take this exit. Turn left onto Blue Ridge Rd. The Museum is on the right. Look for a large granite marker with flags.

From Southeast of Raleigh on 1-40 East: Approaching Raleigh on I-40 E, look for a sign with 440 and 40W and follow for 10 miles with Downtown on your right side. Move into the right lane and look for a sign to Wake Forest and Raleigh, exit 293. This is also the exit for Sanford via 440, so after exiting keep to the right at a fork. A sign on the right will confirm you are heading toward Raleigh. After approximately five miles, exit onto Lake Boone Trail. Turn right at Lake Boone Trail, go about one mile to the fourth stoplight, and turn left onto Blue Ridge Road. The Museum is on the left. Look for a large granite marker with flags.

From Cary (Cary Towne Ctr.): Take 40W to exit 289 (Wade Ave.) to Blue Ridge Rd. exit. Make a left onto Blue Ridge Rd. The Museum is on the right. Look for a large granite marker with flags.

Parking:

Free parking is available in museum lots, specified areas of museum grounds and specific satellite lots.

Box Office Numbers:

919-715-5923 - Box Office

Box Office Hours:

Located at the front entrance of the museum.
Wednesday-Saturday; 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday; 10:00am-5:00pm

Beginning in July 2004, the museum will be open until 9:00pm on the third Friday of each month.

Box Office is also open 1 hour prior to indoor events, 2 hours prior to outdoor events.

Types of Payment Accepted:

Cash, VISA, Mastercard, AMEX & Check

Will Call:

Located at the Box Office. Opens 1 hours prior to indoor events, 2 hours prior to outdoor events. Open daily during regular office hours.

PLEASE BRING A PICTURE ID, THE ACTUAL CREDIT CARD USED TO PURCHASE THE TICKETS, AND YOUR ORDER NUMBER.

Accessible Seating:

In Outdoor Park Theatre: special terrace in reserved section. Patron purchases GA tix and is then directed to terrace upon arrival. Companions should bring a lawnchair for their own seating.

Mobility Impaired seating available on bench seats or lawn seats in park theatre.

General Rules:

-Gallery:
* No Food or Drink in Galleries
* No Backpacks
* No Umbrellas
* No Sketching
* Wheelchairs/strollers available at info desk
* Visitors requiring the aid of a companion may bring a companion at no charge.
* Coat check is available at info desk to store restricted items.

-Outdoor Theater/Cinema:
* Blankets & lawn chairs are allowed
* Picnics are allowed
* NO Outside Alcohol allowed (Wine and Beer is available for purchase.)
* NO Glass Containers permitted
* NO Pets
* NO Grills

Children Rules:

For Special Exhibits: 12 & under free. Age 12 to college (w/valid ID) receive discount

For Concerts/Films: 12 & under get discount in lawn seating area only. Children pay full price for reserved seating.

Miscellaneous:

**CONCESSIONS- The Museum operates the Blue Ridge Restaurant (Full service restaurant). The restaurant is open Wednesday-Saturday 11:30am-2:00pm and Sunday 10:30am-2:30pm. Park Theatre provides concessions for outdoor concerts and films.

**GROUP SALES- Groups of 10 or more should contact the Box Office. School groups and docent-let tours organized through the Education tour office at 919-839-6262 X2145

Special exhibitions usually offer senior discounts for those 65 & older.

For Special Exhibitions: Timed entry per half hour dependent on show.

**WEBSITE- http://ncartmuseum.org/