Date: Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Time: Fri., 6-9pm
Venue: City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum), Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Arts
It’s First Friday in downtown Raleigh! Come visit our gift shop - the City of Raleigh Museum is OPEN from 6 to 9 p.m.!
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Raleigh's First Friday - The Museum is Open is a monthly after-hours event where the City of Raleigh Museum extends its Friday hours from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for public exploration. If you are planning to attend, the museum is best suited for school-aged children who can engage with the historical exhibits. Admission is entirely free, though you may want to bring some pocket money for the gift shop, which features locally made items. This event makes an excellent weekend kickoff because it offers a relaxed, educational environment before the downtown dinner rush. It is a simple way to introduce your children to local history without the pressure of a full-day outing.
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Raleigh's First Friday - The Museum is Open runs Fri, Oct 2, 2026, Fri., 6-9pm.
City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum) is at 220 Fayetteville St., Ste. 100, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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