Marbles Kids Museum
- Address: 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Area: Downtown Raleigh
- Phone: 919.834.4040
About
Know Before You Go:Â Marbles is transforming the central courtyard into the Marbles Playway! This construction phase (expected to last from June-Oct. 2024) will result in the closure of some entrances and walkways around the Marbles campus. The temporary museum entrance is located at the corner of Blount and Hargett Sts. All museum visitors are required to enter through the Marbles PlayStore.
For more information about navigating around Marbles during this time, click here.
Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX Theatre offers a spectacular space for gatherings large and small. From corporate meetings and receptions to formal dinners and black-tie galas, the stunning architecture, colorful exhibits and vibrant, festive spaces provide the perfect setting for a sophisticated, unique and memorable event.
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About
Know Before You Go:Â Marbles is transforming the central courtyard into the Marbles Playway! This construction phase (expected to last from June-Oct. 2024) will result in the closure of some entrances and walkways around the Marbles campus. The temporary museum entrance is located at the corner of Blount and Hargett Sts. All museum visitors are required to enter through the Marbles PlayStore.
For more information about navigating around Marbles during this time, click here.
Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX Theatre offers a spectacular space for gatherings large and small. From corporate meetings and receptions to formal dinners and black-tie galas, the stunning architecture, colorful exhibits and vibrant, festive spaces provide the perfect setting for a sophisticated, unique and memorable event. -
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Amenities
General Amenities
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Accepts Major Credit Cards:
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Accessible to People with Disabilities:
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Children Welcome:
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Elevators Indoor:
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Gift / Retail Shop:
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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
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Group Rate Available:
Hotel Rates & Parking
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Type of Parking:
- Garage
- Surface Lot
General Safe Practices
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CDC Recommended Cleaning Procedures:
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Hand Wash/Sanitizer Stations:
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Mobile Payments Accepted:
Safety Standards and Certifications
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Events
Featured
- May 31, 2025
- Times: 10-11:30am
- Venue: Marbles Kids Museum
Featured
- July 26, 2025
- Times: 10-11:30am
- Venue: Marbles Kids Museum
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Meeting Facility
- Number of Rooms 10
- Total Sq. Ft. 7,556
- Largest Room 4,100
- Theatre Capacity 1,375
- Banquet Capacity 1,545
- Classroom Capacity 965
- Reception Capacity 5,985
- Total Capacity 5985
- Outdoor
- Indoor
- Alcohol Allowed
- Any Outside Catering Allowed
- Band Allowed
- Chairs Provided
- AV Equipment
- Kitchen Facilities
- Linens Available
- Tables Provided
- Number of Concurrent Meeting Rooms 2
- Meeting Space sq ft 1K – 10K
- Meeting / Exhibit Space Sq. Ft. 7556
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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