What a pretty setting for an art workshop! The Hanes House was really neat to check out. I loved…read morethe interesting furniture and accessories and the wall paper in the hallways! We were participating in a workshop on how to draw a face put on by an art teacher and the NCMA.

SECCA is an absolutely wonderful museum that's free (donations accepted) and open to the public…read more They showcase contemporary artists. You can also see the Hanes House, which once belonged to the Hanes family. This is a special place that Winston-Salem is fortunate to have!

We have been waiting to visit here and finally got the opportunity to do it. Their staff is very…read morefriendly, and the history behind every single thing is very interesting. Also, we came here during one of their events, and they had the Camel City exhibition. It was a fantastic experience.

Experienced my first event at the NCMA Winston Salem location and it was amazing! If you love art…read morein all forms (mixed media, photography, oil paintings, acrylic paintings, textiles, etc,) you will love the "We Belong Here" exhibit. I also encourage you to join the NCMA membership. It's absolutely worth it,

Hadn't been in a few months and dropped in for a weekday visit…read more There appear to be some updates to the interior. Upon entry I noticed a manned coffee station, and hadn't seen this previously. You will still need to check in with the front desk for a parking pass to place in your car. I appreciate that the end of each exhibit there are cards to share your thoughts and experience. Be mindful they may not allow you to record the art but you can take pictures without flash.

Excellent customer service here. Each employee was eager to tell us about the art. I really loved…read moreseeing the passion they had for the museum and their job. So cool to see Still Life! I also was drawn to the Crip exhbit and UNCG student exhibit. Such diverse work in one building with such knowledge to share on each topic. Thank you for having us, We will be back!

Very educational and interesting. The tour was definitely worth the time and money. Make sure to…read morestop by the school for some fun games and loved the gunsmith shop

We popped by on a whim and ended up spending a lovely, informative hour-plus strolling thought this…read morehistoric village site, which is a collection of restored old homes and businesses (and yes, gardens) from the 1700 and 1800s. Interestingly enough there are private residences mixed in as well. OK, so maybe it's really not incredibly riveting but it's still kinda interesting to see how early American life played out for Moravian, Black, and Indigenous peoples that lived in the South. A few of the buildings had docents in period dress relating the history of the particular house (some of these require separate admission tickets) or demonstrating their trades. For instance, we passed by a gunsmith's shop with a working craftsman inside, but it cost to go in. The whole area includes the Historic Town of Salem, the Gardens at Old Salem, the Frank L. Horton Museum Center, and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) and is a few blocks from Winston-Salem's main downtown area, so probably best to park at the lot of the Museum/Gallery/visitor center and walk across the very cool Old Salem Covered Bridge to the village. We didn't have time to see all the grounds - which by the way, also have the site of the Original Site of Krispy Kreme Doughnut shop, which we did see, and were hugely disappointed by. It ain't nothing but an empty lot. But if you like old stuff like I do, you'll dig Old Salem even if you just go for half an hour. Plus it's mostly free.

I met Mrs. Gray years ago through one of her sons. She was a real gem. I don't like the term…read more"character", but she was one of those things. And a good mother. I wish I had gotten to know her. Years ago, I went back to her shop. Mrs. Gray had died years before. Her shop was now a kind of exhibit place, and it was still filled with an incredible collection of "stuff" - toys, lunchboxes, wigs, figurines, buttons, everything you can think of - and lots of it in bins classified by color like a big bin of red toy cars. It was overwhelming and a lot of fun. I think the grand daughter or niece of Mrs. Gray was my friendly hostess in the store. I was allowed to roam the store freely - alone, stunned and amazed. They had named the place Elsewhere and there was some sort of organized group connected to the place. I got on their mailing list and sent them a contribution. Some years later, in 2014, I returned to my beloved hometown, Greensboro, for a visit. An old friend of mine and I walked the length of Elm Street, starting at the few blocks leading up to the Jefferson Standard Building - heading toward Lee Street. I relived many memories of my youth, my "hippie days" (circa 1967) and my working class hero days on that walk. We stopped in a lot of shops and the clerks and customers were friendly and seemed to like us. We supported those shops by making some purchases. It was quite a pleasant stroll. We reached Elsewhere. I hadn't been back there for decades. The people there were very full of themselves. They seemed suspicious of us, two traditional looking white old guys. I guess that was it. I've been around and I can recognize people who are too hip for their own good. They were entirely unwelcoming. I got the feeling that they wondered what we were doing there. They treated us like we were shoplifters or CIA. We wordlessly left the place. It was very disappointing to me. I did not send another donation.

Not a favorite of mine, but others may find it enjoyable. There are tons of toys and gadgets to see…read morethere. For me it was messy and overwhelming. I had to leave. But others may find it interesting. The place is unique in that it's organized but it's got so much stuff, it looks messy. Personally, I avoid the place. Others may find it a fun place to take a date.

The High Point Museum is located in High Point, NC, the Home Furnishings Capital of the World…read more The museum has two parking areas, my gps took me to the lower parking area but the parking area directly in front of the museum would be easier for anyone with mobility issues. Admission to the museum is free but they take donations or you can make a purchase in the gift shop. I was greeted when I arrived and told about filming going on at the time. I was given an overview of the museum and then went to explore. The museum is a large one that is on two levels and has an elevator if you prefer not to use the stairs. The top floor covered the history of High Point with detailed storyboards and artifacts. A school bus could be gotten on and "driven". A room near the back had miniature houses that was neat to look at all the details. The lower level of the museum was mostly about the furniture. This was my favorite part of the museum to read and see what goes into make the furniture from start to finish. The tools used to create the designs. I was impressed. I could see inside the chair cushion and how the springs were put in. The last room in the lower level had a history of guns. Make sure to check out the gift shop for treasures before you leave. I got some items made right there by the welder. Just an FYI: The outside buildings at the museum are just open on Saturdays. So I will make sure to return on a Saturday.

We we're spending the day in High Point and decided to check out the local history museum. The…read moremuseum is free and has some neat exhibit. We enjoyed the miniatures area the hands on elements. It was too cold and wet to go outside, but we plan to go back and check out the other buildings on a Saturday when they are open. The staff was very nice. I would recommend a family event over the weekend if you have kids.

First time coming here since the New renovations the place looks amazing. Came in for coffee and…read morebook discussion today. It's great to see a lot of communities people at these events especially now that is a bigger and more comfortable place. The room is very inviting with comfortable seating and atmosphere. I can't wait to attend more events. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. The place has ample parking and the new entrance is very inviting as soon as you walk in you see the new beautiful lobby.. even though their events are free please consider donating and supporting them. As they also host other events and have an anniversary displayed coming up.

This is a great little museum to check out if you are around the Old Salem/ Brookstown area. There…read moreis a small lot in front. The museum is free which is nice. There are two rooms with exhibits and plenty of pictures. I really enjoyed the video they had playing from the 40's about the city. The woman working there was friendly and helpful. When I asked a question she did not know she went to find out the answer. If you like to read everything it should take you about an hour.

I came to the museum of regional history today for a book festival. Its a great, old building, well…read morekept, and beautiful. There are amazing exhibits, trains, trucks, Mayberry, etc. Plenty to see for people of all ages. The staff are nice and knowledgeable. What's not to like?

I've been in years past and went on Friday Dec 12 2025 with my parents. My parents are older and…read moreenjoyed the exhibits. This would be a five star review had it not been for an interaction with an apparent staff member. My mom is older and gets things mixed up at times. This was an exhibit for a local female singing legend and my mom simply states "I think she's dead". Some lady who was working behind a curtain on that same floor hollers out that's she's still living very curt and angry. My mom went on to incorrectly say she thought this singer had died and the apparent staffer angrily kept saying "she's fine" etc... I get she may have been just trying to give out the correct info. However, she wasn't even the same room and the tour supposed to be self-guided. It was more of a scolding than an ASSIST in my opinion. The staff at the museum should keep her in check.

I was able to find the Museum of Anthropology with ease because I am quite familiar with Wake…read moreForest University's campus. It is definitely quaint, it actually reminds me of more of a display area within a larger library. I attended an event to view the Afro Pop! exhibit. Prior to viewing the exhibit, we were treated to information about the Museum and the upcoming schedule of displays and events. The Afro Pop! exhibit is currently the feature exhibit and the idea for the exhibit came from the success of the movie Black Panther and their unique costumes and the set designs. The pieces included in the exhibit were very unique and included intricate details in the information supplementing the piece on display. They had other artifacts from prior exhibits posted, hung and displayed throughout the museum as well. It is indeed a small but mighty little hidden jewel on Wake Forest's campus.

This is a neat little museum located on the Wake Forest campus. It is a free museum and is great…read morefor kids. The exhibits do change so you can go often and see new exhibits.

This was my first time really visiting the science center. I had been once before several years…read moreago for holiday lights, but didn't really get to explore the interior, or see the animals My wife and I went recently on a Saturday, and spent several hours exploring. I've got to say I was really impressed. It has things to offer young and old alike, it's very educational and amazing resource to have in Greensboro. In addition to the small aquarium they have a zoo, with a vast array of animals, a large outdoor play ground, as well as a ropes coarse and zip line that are an additional cost. I was really amazed by how much they had to offer. The science center is spread out over many acres, so it never feels to crowded. This is 100% I'd recommend people take friends and family visiting, especially if they have children with them. Staff we interacted with was very friendly, informative and helpful. Tickets are good for reentry on the same day, so if you decide to go get lunch elsewhere, you can still come back. They have a massive parking lot, so that should never be an issue. Just a great experience, lots of fun things to see and do. Go check them out!

My husband and I took our grandson for spring break and honestly, we acted like big kids ourselves…read morethe whole time! From the moment we walked in, it was a wonderful experience overall. The highlight for all three of us was definitely the stingray touch tank, getting that close and actually petting them was so cool. And seeing the penguins up close? Absolutely amazing. There's just something special about watching a child experience these things for the first time. It took me right back to when I came as a kid, and getting to share that with my grandchild made it even more meaningful. The staff was consistently friendly and helpful, the temperature inside was comfortable, and the weather outside cooperated beautifully. We also appreciated how manageable the crowds were and parking was better than expected, we even snagged a front spot! The reason this is four stars instead of five comes down to timing and expectations. We visited during spring break, which is one of the busiest weeks of the year, and unfortunately several exhibits we were looking forward to, including the red panda, the tigers, and the meerkats, were not available. For a week when families, grandparents, and school groups are specifically planning around this visit, you would hope the full experience would be ready to go. It was a noticeable disappointment, especially for the little ones. That said, what was available was genuinely enjoyable and we will definitely be back, hopefully with the full lineup next time!