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Roots of Discovery: Sands of Knowledge

Date: Sat, Oct 10, 2026

Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Venue: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Science

Journey through the rich cultures of the Muslim world and discover an extraordinary legacy of curiosity, creativity and innovation. Explore how scholars, artists and thinkers preserved ancient knowledge, transformed it through new discoveries, and shared ideas that would influence Europe and help shape our modern understanding of mathematics, astronomy, medicine, art, architecture and the natural world.

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Roots of Discovery: Sands of Knowledge

When
Next Saturday
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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Roots of Discovery: Sands of Knowledge is an educational museum program exploring the scientific and cultural contributions of the Muslim world. Visitors can learn how historical scholars, artists, and thinkers preserved ancient knowledge and introduced new ideas that influenced global mathematics, astronomy, medicine, art, architecture, and the natural sciences. This program is free to attend and takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. The source does not list any registration requirements, age limits, or items you need to bring. It is a smart addition to your weekend plans if you want to connect history with science. The museum setting provides a comfortable, indoor space to explore these educational exhibits together on a Saturday morning.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to attend?
This event is free to attend.
Where is the event located?
It takes place at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh.

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Schedule

Roots of Discovery: Sands of Knowledge runs Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM.

Getting There

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is at 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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