# North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) Winter Park Hikes & Rodin Sculpture Garden > Place to go for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 - Ages: All ages (open park trails suitable for strollers and family walks; family art carts on select weekends) - Price: Free admission to permanent collection galleries and the 164-acre Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park; free on-site parking - Organizer: North Carolina Museum of Art - Official page: https://ncartmuseum.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 10, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/north-carolina-museum-of-art-ncma-winter-park-hikes-and-rodin-sculptur--listing-7c64d39711f82a31efb635f2 ## About The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) seamlessly combines world-class indoor art galleries with the country's largest museum park, encompassing 164 wooded and meadow acres. In winter, crisp blue skies provide the perfect backdrop for exploring the outdoor Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park, where miles of paved trails wind past monumental sculptures, Thomas Sayre's iconic earth-cast 'Gyre' rings, and reflective pond wetlands. When temperatures drop, head indoors to the luminous West Building to admire one of the nation's premier collections of Auguste Rodin bronzes, Egyptian artifacts, and European masterworks. Kids will love the museum's interactive art trails, wide open lawn spaces to stretch their legs, and the indoor East Building studio galleries featuring contemporary regional art and family-friendly lounge spaces. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, gently graded multi-use trails throughout the museum park; both gallery buildings are fully ADA compliant with wide elevator access. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Quiet nursing and family rooms located in both West and East buildings; comfortable courtyard benches and heated cafe seating. • Age Suitability: Welcoming all ages; outdoor trails are wonderful for toddlers and strollers, while gallery guides offer scavenger hunts for youth. • Sensory Tips: Outdoor park is serene and open with crisp winter breezes; indoor galleries feature tranquil, softly lit spaces ideal for quiet strolls. ## Similar picks in Raleigh - [Lake Johnson Park Winter 3.5-Mile Lake Trail & Waterfront Observation Decks](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/lake-johnson-park-winter-3-5-mile-lake-trail-and-waterfront-observatio--listing-d87560fc3cf13940dc580548) — Open on its own schedule · Lake Johnson Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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