Showcasing the career of the King of NASCAR, the museum offers 60 years plus of NASCAR history. See a collection of cars, trophies, awards and lots of die cast collections fit for a King. Gift Shop and many things of interest for the avid NASCAR fan. Have fun with the kids in the pit stop…Read more
Located in the former F.W. Woolworth five-and-dime store at 134 S. Elm St., this must-see vital piece of history takes you on a journey into the Greensboro Sit-In protests and American Civil Rights History with vivid photography, artifacts, video reenactments, and interactive galleries. It was here that 63 years ago, four teenage NC A&T State…Read more
The CVA = art + community: a nonprofit contemporary gallery showcasing artwork by local artists, art camps, classes for all ages, and visual art outreach. Free and open to the public. Tues-Fri: 12-5pm (open late until 7pm Wed., 8pm First Fridays) Sat: 10am-5pm.
This Smithsonian Affiliate museum shares Greensboro’s compelling history through diverse collections, engaging exhibits, educational programs and community dialogue. 17,000 square feet of award-winning exhibitions, many with hands-on interactives, highlight stories from precolonial cultures to today’s Gate City. Discover Greensboro’s part in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and its connection to U.S. history through transportation, textiles,…Read more
Designed to inspire hands-on learning through play, the Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum offers a fun, energetic, and safe environment for all ages. Located in downtown Greensboro, visitors can interact with more than 20 exhibits including the 30-foot-tall Neptune XXL Climbers and the Edible Schoolyard Garden. Check their website for hours, prices, and special programming.
Home to 17 nonprofit arts organizations including art galleries (see the art gallery section of this guide for listings and hours of operation), dance and music studios, performance venues, artist residencies, and more. See, Shop, Explore, and Create at downtown’s hub for arts, culture, and creativity.
