About Us
Marbles Kids Museum opened our doors on September 29, 2007 to kids and kids-at-heart! The crowd was wowed when we unveiled our new name and new exhibits after a suspenseful 24-day transformation that followed the merger of Exploris and Playspace. Opening Day was a super sensation. Why Marbles? A wall that wraps around the museum is filled with more than one million marbles that light up at night. And Marbles is a nickname for brains. At Marbles Kids Museum, kids are encouraged to use their marbles - learning new things through imagination, discovery and play.
Mission Statement
Marbles Kids Museum inspires imagination, discovery and learning through extraordinary adventures in play and larger-than-life IMAX experiences.
Guiding Initiatives
- Developing Creativity and Innovation
- Building Healthy Active Families
- Strengthening Foundations for Successful Learning
- Introducing Children to Diverse People and Places
- Growing Up Green
Accolades
- Named Midtown Magazine 2008 Diamond Award for Best Place to Entertain Kids on a Rainy Day
- Named 2008 Parents' Pick through Nick's ParentsConnect.com for Best Raleigh Museum for Little Kids
- Named 2008 Parents' Pick through Nick's ParentsConnect.com for Best Raleigh Day Camp for Little Kids