Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX Theatre opened in 2007 with a mission to spark imagination, discovery, and learning through play. Today, Marbles ranks among the top family destinations in North Carolina, offering hands-on, minds-on learning experiences to more than 680,000 annual campus visitors who represent the full cultural and economic diversity of our community.
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201 E. Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601, US
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Marbles Kids Museum's new Playway has won another award: the Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Community Appearance in the category of Landscape Design! We're so proud and hugely grateful to our partners McAdams, Clearscapes, PA, Barnhill Construction, and Wake County. Special thanks to Janet Cowell and the City of Raleigh Municipal Government!
Marbles Imagination Ball 2025 was a spectacular evening of record-breaking giving! Thanks to the generosity of our community, $325,000 was raised to fuel access programs that give every child the chance to imagine, discover, learn and #PLAY at Marbles. Marbles continues to be a community resource thanks to generous support from sponsors, partners and donors. Thank you to everyone who helps us ensure that ALL kids in our community have access to play, all year long.
🍎 Calling all educators! 📣 Want to contribute your expertise and insight into making Marbles the best it can be for students and our community? Apply to be a part of Marbles' Educator Advisory Council and join a team of dynamic educators who meet twice a year to provide Marbles with feedback and creative direction. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/KvS34Yk
Marbles Imagination Ball Silent Auction is LIVE! Bid near or far on packages like Carolina Hurricanes tickets, staycations and vacations and one-of-a-kind Marbles' experiences. Proceeds from Imagination Ball support #PLAY at Marbles for all kids in our community. Winners do not have to be present at Imagination Ball. Bid boldly here: https://loom.ly/y3UJzhM
We’re honored to share that Marbles has received an Imprint Award from the Downtown Raleigh Alliance for the Marbles Playway! 🏆 The Imprint Awards recognize major developments and sizable investments that contribute to the forward momentum of downtown Raleigh. Thank you to our project partners: McAdams Clearscapes, PA Barnhill Wake County By creating a vibrant, playful green space in the heart of downtown, we’re opening new possibilities for connection, discovery and community! #DowntownRaleigh #MarblesKidsMuseum
We had a blast at Kick-off to Kindergarten! Over the weekend, Marbles hosted Kick-off to Kindergarten, an event that helps future kindergartners and their families prepare for school. Thank you to all who joined us, to our partners for providing helpful resources and to NC 529 Savings Plan for supporting this FREE event!
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Thank you, Condé Nast! "These powerhouses of play don’t mess around when it comes to wooing young travelers." Love that! Marbles Kids Museum is honored to be included on this amazing list. Large and small, there are so many great children's museums across the US! https://lnkd.in/e7iUPUVi
Make an impact and inspire kids at Marbles through your organization! Marbles is seeking local technology-related companies and organizations to participate in Marbles Kid Tech on Saturday, October 11. This event will connect kids to tech professionals where they'll explore how technology works, discover its impact across industries and learn how it can shape the future. If your company or organization is interested in participating, please complete the interest form here: https://loom.ly/Z9cu4LI
We’re thrilled to welcome Ericka Santos as the new Chair of Marbles' Board of Directors! 🎉 Serving on our board since 2020, Ericka held the titles of Chair of the Communications Committee and Secretary during this time. As the Associate Director at Burt's Bees, Ericka brings leadership skills, expertise in marketing and a strong commitment to serve our community. Welcome, Ericka!