Home - NCCM Skip links Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Helping kids unleash their creativity. personality. education. Visit us at one of our two vibrant locations: The Nest or The Makery – each offering hands-on, playful learning experiences for children and families. Explore The Nest Discover The Makery Let's Play LET'S PLAY! The Nest is now OPEN in our new location at 1712 Willow Dr., Chapel Hill, next door to Binkley Preschool. We are hosting Nest Sessions Tuesday – Saturday for children ages 0-5. Please visit the link below to find a time. 98% Program is about to close up. Registration is REQUIRED for Open Play Nest Sessions. Plan Your Visit Field Trips & Group Visits Follow the Fun See what we're up to, share your visits, and join the fun online! Visit us at The Makery, located at Boxyard RTP in the heart of the Research Triangle Park! We’re a hands-on creative space designed to spark innovation, invite collaboration, and bring ideas to life. Whether you're exploring something new or diving deeper into a passion, The Makery is open Tuesday–Saturday from 11 AM–2 PM and 3 PM–7 PM and on Sunday from 12 PM - 6 PM beginning in April. Plan your visit Upcoming Programs Stay in the Loop — Join Our Newsletter! Get the latest updates on programs, admission, and more. Don’t miss out — sign up today! Sign up Now 98% Success rate What's Happening Learn About The North Carolina Children's Museum Expansion! Learn about our upcoming plans on Mt. Carmel Church Road! This is why we do it I love the balance between structured activities and free play, and all of the crafts they get to make and bring home. — June 2024 As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, I think you all are doing an amazing job being inclusive to neurodivergent children. — June 2024 We really enjoyed the activities! The staff were patient, enthusiastic, and encouraging! My kid really loved the build your own stomp rockets. — August 2023 Upcoming Events March April 2026 May MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 30 31 Events for March 30 8:30 am - 10:30 am Laughing Monitos – First Words The Nest 8:30 am - 4:00 pm School’s Out Camp – The Nest Camp Quest: From Earth to the Cosmos Events for March 31 8:30 am - 4:00 pm School’s Out Camp – The Nest Camp Quest: From Earth to the Cosmos Events for April 8:30 am - 4:00 pm School’s Out Camp – The Nest Camp Quest: From Earth to the Cosmos Events for April 8:30 am - 4:00 pm School’s Out Camp – The Nest Camp Quest: From Earth to the Cosmos 10:00 am - 11:00 am Junior Gardeners The Nest Events for April 8:30 am - 4:00 pm School’s Out Camp – The Nest Camp Quest: From Earth to the Cosmos 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Parents’ Night Out The Nest Events for April 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Coding with NC Esports Academy The Makery Events for April No Events 10 11 12 Events for April 8:30 am - 10:30 am Laughing Monitos – First Words The Nest Events for April No Events Events for April 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Play Patch Playgroups: Nurture & Nudge Playgroup The Nest Events for April 10:00 am - 11:00 am Junior Gardeners The Nest Events for April 10 No Events Events for April 11 11:00 am - 7:00 pm The Makery’s Birthday Celebration The Makery Events for April 12 No Events 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Events for April 13 8:30 am - 10:30 am Laughing Monitos – First Words The Nest Events for April 14 No Events Events for April 15 No Events Events for April 16 10:00 am - 11:00 am Junior Gardeners The Nest Events for April 17 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Parents’ Night Out: Kites The Nest Events for April 18 10:00 am - 11:00 am Garden Party: Wake Up the Garden! The Nest 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Haiku Writing and Illustrations with Featured Artist Kero Blade The Makery Events for April 19 No Events 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Events for April 20 8:30 am - 10:30 am Laughing Monitos – First Words The Nest Events for April 21 No Events Events for April 22 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Mobile Museum and Fenton Earth Day Event The Makery Events for April 23 10:00 am - 11:00 am Junior Gardeners The Nest Events for April 24 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Crafter Dark: Featuring Cozy Panda Event Co. The Makery Events for April 25 10:00 am - 11:00 am Garden Party: Wake Up the Garden! The Nest Events for April 26 No Events 27 28 29 30 Events for April 27 8:30 am - 10:30 am Laughing Monitos – First Words The Nest Events for April 28 No Events Events for April 29 No Events Events for April 30 10:00 am - 11:00 am Junior Gardeners The Nest Events for May 8:30 am - 4:00 pm School’s Out Camp – The Best of Camp Nest Events for May 10:00 am - 11:00 am Garden Party: Wake Up the Garden! The Nest