The N.C. Museum of History will open a permanent exhibit gallery devoted to decorative arts. Pleasing to the Eye: The Decorative Arts of North Carolina will showcase hundreds of items that reveal the craftsmanship and artistic expression of generations of North Carolinians. At every turn, visitors will experience a feast for the eyes, with beautiful displays of paintings, pottery, furniture, needlework, silver, quilts, metalwork, costumes and more.
Objects in Pleasing to the Eye span from the 17th century to the 20th century and serve as a tangible link to North Carolinians, past and present. From a 1639 childhood portrait of King Charles II of England to a cup and saucer created in 1994 by sixth-generation Tar Heel potter Travis J. Owens, the exhibit highlights the state’s rich decorative arts tradition and the influence of diverse cultural groups.
The exhibit’s wide variety of objects, ranging from highly ornamental rifles to brightly colored quilts, give visitors glimpses of different eras in North Carolina’s history. The decorative arts gallery will also feature a changing selection of traveling exhibits.
Pleasing to the Eye is presented as part of “History Happens Here,” a yearlong celebration of North Carolina history, initiated by the Department of Cultural Resources.
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Dates & Times:
09/09/2010- Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm
Sun., Noon-5pm
Closed Mondays
09/10/2010- Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm
Sun., Noon-5pm
Closed Mondays
09/11/2010- Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm
Sun., Noon-5pm
Closed Mondays
09/14/2010- Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm
Sun., Noon-5pm
Closed Mondays
09/15/2010- Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm
Sun., Noon-5pm
Closed Mondays
09/16/2010- Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm
Sun., Noon-5pm
Closed Mondays
09/17/2010- Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm
Sun., Noon-5pm
Closed Mondays
09/18/2010- Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm
Sun., Noon-5pm
Closed Mondays
09/21/2010- Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm
Sun., Noon-5pm
Closed Mondays
09/22/2010- Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm
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Closed Mondays
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North Carolina Museum of History
Explore North Carolina’s past and learn about its people. See exhibits highlighting the state’s military history, decorative arts, sports heroes and more. Special programs include craft demonstrations, music concerts and family events. The museum is a part of the Office of Archives and History, N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. The Museum
Shop, featuring North Carolina crafts, is open daily.
Free admission. To book group tours (10 people or
more), call 919.807.7950 or 866.724.8687. Hours:
Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm.
Location:
5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Info: (919) 807-7900
Venue Hours:
Sun: 12 PM - 5 PM
Mon: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tue: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wed: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thu: 9 AM - 5 PM
Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM
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