Marbles Kids Museum Coverage

Rootle Roadster Tour Block Party coming to Raleigh

This free block party will be held outside of Marbles Kids Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Ring in NYE early with your children at these locations

For families wanting to get their kids in bed on time, you have a few options to still celebrate the end of 2023.

New sensory exploration exhibit opens at Marbles Kids Museum

Under the Waves is located on the first floor of the museum, behind doors that limit sound exposure from the museum.

Marbles Kids Museum looking for ways to expand beyond downtown Raleigh

With the help of a study, the Marble Kids Museum is looking to expand its programs beyond downtown Raleigh. The study highlights a need for more travel exhibits and other county museum locations.

These are the best educational family activities in the Triangle

From interactive museums to captivating outdoor adventures, the Triangle offers an array of family-friendly activities that combine entertainment with learning.

Rachel Driskell, WRAL contributor

Renovated splash exhibit delights at Marbles Kids Museum

The water table contains 19 interactive features including boat locks, a lighthouse that spurts a mushroom fountain of water, a swirling water vortex, boats and fish with magnetic elements that can be utilized with cranes and fishing poles, floating lily pads and water squirters.

Jennifer DuMond Zelek, WRAL contributor

5 best indoor play spaces for small children in the Triangle

Are you looking for somewhere to take your kids to play on bad weather days? Here are five indoor playgrounds in the Triangle to take your kids for fun.

Jennifer DuMond Zelek, WRAL contributor

Marbles kids museum working to expand across Wake County

Marbles wants to employ a hub-and-spoke model to reach more families where they are.

Marbles plans $7 million museum update, outposts across Wake County

Marbles Kids Museum is working on a makeover of its campus downtown while exploring plans to reach more families where they live. The downtown location near Moore Square would be the hub with spokes reaching out across Wake County.

Matt Talhem, WRAL reporter

Marbles Kids Museum opens 'Ready Set Vet' exhibit

The exhibit, presented by the North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine, can be found on the first floor of the museum in the "Around Town" area.

Marbles to host annual bike rodeo Saturday

Get on your bikes and ride on Saturday at Marbles Kids Museum!

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Learn hockey skills at Marbles on Wednesday

The ultimate guide to the best museums in Raleigh

Before you plan your next trip to North Carolina, check out the best museums in Raleigh here. We've got your ultimate guide to help you plan for your visit to the city known as "Smithsonian of the South."

Holiday, winter events planned at Marbles Kids Museum

Marbles Kids Museum is hosting its annual Winter Wonder Weeks event through Jan. 30. The museum is also holding several holiday events this month including a Gingerbread house workshop.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Marbles celebrates 14th birthday, opens STEAM-focused exhibit

The imagiFAB exhibit opened Wednesday - the same day as Marbles' 14th birthday.

Marbles announces new STEAM-focused exhibit

The imagiFAB exhibit will open on Sept. 29 - the same date as Marbles' 14th birthday.

Tickets for Marbles' popular holiday events go on sale soon

Ticket on-sale dates have been announced for the Kooky Spooky Halloween Party and, Marbles' Evening with Elves and the Gingerbread Jamboree.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Move and groove at Marbles this month

Music is the theme at Marbles Kids Museum this month, and special activities will offer kids and families all kinds of ways to make music and move.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Marbles ends the month with plans for new exhibit, updated hours

Marbles Kids Museum has a few updates -- the shutdown of one of its exhibits to make way for something new and some new hours as summer comes to a close.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Marbles takes signature fundraiser virtual; here's how to get involved

Back in the pre-COVID days, Marbles Kids Museum hosted a big fundraiser called the Marbles Imagination Ball. It was a grown-up affair that raised lots of money for the downtown Raleigh museum

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Marbles' Kickoff to Kindergarten is back, pre-registration required

Just a reminder that Marbles Kids Museum's Kickoff to Kindergarten is set for Aug. 21, and you will need to pre-register this year.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Marbles plans sensory friendly playtime session in August

The programs are designed exclusively for kids with disabilities and their families to experience the downtown Raleigh museum in a calmer, quieter environment.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Craft: Make your own Olympic torch with this Marbles tutorial

The Tokyo Summer Games open Friday, July 23, and the world will be watching for a lot of reasons. For kids who are excited for the big start, Marbles Kids Museum is offering a super easy Olympic-themed craft at home--an Olympic torch.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Go for gold at Marbles Olympics

As the Summer Olympic Games get underway, kids and families can participate in their own sporting event designed just for them.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Kids love LEGOs? Check out Marbles LEGO Challenge

This month, to encourage some creative play, Marbles is hosting a LEGO Challenge giveaway.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor