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Marbles Kids Museum

  • Address: 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Area: Downtown Raleigh
  • Phone: 919.834.4040

About

Know Before You Go: Marbles has transformed their central courtyard into the Marbles Playway!

Delivering purposeful play in a big way, Marbles allows children to imagine, discover and learn with two floors of interactive exhibits, birthday parties, special events and giant-screen IMAX films. Kids connect, communicate, create and learn through extraordinary adventures in play. For children ages one to 11, and adults. Admission starts at $9, children under one and members play free. Purchasing admission online before your visit is highly recommended.

  • About

    Know Before You Go: Marbles has transformed their central courtyard into the Marbles Playway! Delivering purposeful play in a big way, Marbles allows children to imagine, discover and learn with two floors of interactive exhibits, birthday parties, special events and giant-screen IMAX films. Kids connect, communicate, create and learn through extraordinary adventures in play. For children ages one to 11, and adults. Admission starts at $9, children under one and members play free. Purchasing admission online before your visit is highly recommended.

  • Amenities
    General Amenities
    • Accepts Major Credit Cards:
    • Accessible to People with Disabilities:
    • Children Welcome:
    • Elevators Indoor:
    • Gift / Retail Shop:
    • Gift Cards:
    • Monday Hours: 10am-5pm
    • Tuesday Hours: 10am-5pm
    • Wednesday Hours: 10am-5pm
    • Thursday Hours: 10am-7pm
    • Friday Hours: 10am-5pm
    • Saturday Hours: 10am-5pm
    • Sunday Hours: 10am-5pm
    Group Tour Amenities
    • Group Rate Available:
    Hotel Rates & Parking
    • Type of Parking:
      • Garage
      • Surface Lot
    General Safe Practices
    • CDC Recommended Cleaning Procedures:
    • Hand Wash/Sanitizer Stations:
    • Mobile Payments Accepted:
    Safety Standards and Certifications
    • Count On Me NC:
  • Events

    Ready, Set, School Community Playdates

    • January 17, 2026
    • Times: 2pm to 4pm
    • Venue: Duraleigh Road Community Library
  • Meeting Facility
    Facility Info
    Meeting Rooms
    • Number of Rooms 6
    • Total Sq. Ft. 9,803
    • Largest Room 6,347
    • Theatre Capacity 300
    • Banquet Capacity 250
    • Classroom Capacity 250
    • Reception Capacity 1,500
    • Total Capacity 250
    • Outdoor
    • Indoor
    • Alcohol Allowed
    • Any Outside Catering Allowed
    • Band Allowed
    • Chairs Provided
    • AV Equipment
    • Kitchen Facilities
    • Linens Available
    • Tables Provided
    • Meeting Space sq ft 1K – 10K
    • Meeting / Exhibit Space Sq. Ft. 9803
    Blue Lagoon-Breakout space
    • Banquet Capacity: 50
    • Classroom Capacity: 50
    • Theater Capacity: 60
    Curiosity Square
    • Banquet Capacity: 250
    • Reception Capacity: 500
    East Courtyard
    • Banquet Capacity: 200
    • Reception Capacity: 300
    Emerald Isle-Breakout space
    • Banquet Capacity: 40
    • Classroom Capacity: 30
    • Theater Capacity: 40
    Entire Facility
    • Reception Capacity: 2,000
    Entire First Floor
    • Reception Capacity: 1,200
    Entire Second Floor
    • Reception Capacity: 600
    IMAX Theatre
    • Theater Capacity: 272
    North Courtyard
    • Banquet Capacity: 70
    • Reception Capacity: 85
    The Oculus
    • Banquet Capacity: 50
    • Reception Capacity: 75
    Think Tank
    • Banquet Capacity: 60
    • Classroom Capacity: 65
    • Theater Capacity: 100
    • Reception Capacity: 75
    Venture Hall in the IMAX Building
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 4,100
    • Width: 51
    • Length: 80
    • Banquet Capacity: 240
    • Classroom Capacity: 260
    • Theater Capacity: 350
    • Reception Capacity: 310
    West Courtyard
    • Banquet Capacity: 40
    • Reception Capacity: 75
    Zanzibar
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 3,456
    • Width: 48
    • Length: 72
    • Banquet Capacity: 180
    • Classroom Capacity: 200
    • Theater Capacity: 300
    • Reception Capacity: 250
    Zanzibar A
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 2,016
    • Width: 48
    • Length: 42
    • Banquet Capacity: 120
    • Classroom Capacity: 140
    • Theater Capacity: 200
    • Reception Capacity: 175
    Zanzibar B
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 1,440
    • Width: 48
    • Length: 30
    • Banquet Capacity: 60
    • Classroom Capacity: 65
    • Theater Capacity: 100
    • Reception Capacity: 75
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434 Fayetteville St., Ste. 2600, Raleigh, NC 27601

Visitor Info Center: 500 Fayetteville St.,

  • Visitor Info Center: 500 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • 1.800.849.8499

434 Fayetteville St., Ste. 2600

Visitor Info Center: 500 Fayetteville St.,

  • Visitor Info Center: 500 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • 1.800.849.8499