Cookies are used for measurement, ads and optimization. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy. Friday, March 10, , 9am by visitRaleigh. You don't need a special occasion to plan a romantic night out. The Raleigh area serves as the perfect place for romantic dates year-round! One of the most cherished indoor and outdoor spaces in Raleigh, the North Carolina Museum of Art —the first art museum in the country to be established using state funds in —is a free-admission gem, boasting galleries that offer outstanding works of art from antiquity to the present, including European, American, African, Egyptian and Jewish displays.
Surrounding the museum buildings is the Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park —made up of acres of trails, monumental art installations, and a gorgeous amphitheater, the park is the nation's largest museum art park, and a top choice for a picnic, walk or bike ride. A post shared by North Carolina Museum of Art ncartmuseum. This striking, non-collecting contemporary art museum, located in downtown Raleigh's rapidly-growing Warehouse District , displays new and emerging work by local and national living artists.
Opened in , this expansive, light-filled gallery space is now free admission, showcasing bold and unique exhibits. A creative date-night activity, you and your sweetheart can create your own masterpiece at Wine and Design —founded in Raleigh and seen on ABC's "Shark Tank"—while enjoying some wine!
A full schedule of public events dots the upcoming calendar , and private events can be requested as well, so you can choose between heading to the flagship downtown Raleigh studio for a class, or picking up your at-home paint kit.
Show off your intellect by putting the phones away and browsing books on display at independent bookshops in the Raleigh area. A post shared by North Carolina Symphony ncsymphony. Have an appetite for learning? From seared scallops to creamy pasta—and everything in between—these in-person classes take you from start to finish through the cooking or baking process, plus provide plenty of time to devour your masterpiece at the end of class.
