One of the can't-miss events of the year, Art in Bloom is prepared to return for a five-day celebration of art, flowers and community at the North Carolina Museum of Art (and tickets are going to go fast!).

From March 18-22, more than 50 unique floral arrangements—some standing 10 feet tall—will be created on-site by world-class designers and florists and showcased throughout the museum's West Building.

More than 130,000 visitors have attended the event since its inception in 2015. PNC Bank is once again the sponsor of Art in Bloom.

The special event offers visitors a way to connect with art through floral interpretations of the museum's latest acquisitions and visitor-favorite works from the newly reimagined People's Collection.

This year's event--themed Written in the Stars, will feature 14 gallery installations inspired by the zodiac's astrological signs and their various meanings (in addition to arrangements inspired by the museum's gallery artworks). 

The event includes expanded Art in Bloom-themed food options, plus additional floral demonstrations, workshops and artist-led events will take place throughout the week—all ticketed separately and likely to sell out quickly.

The museum's gift shop will be open with limited edition Art in Bloom merchandise for sale, as well.

Tickets for Art in Bloom

Tickets for Art in Bloom can be purchased online here (note that tickets are for a specific day and entry time).

• $45 for museum members
• $50 for non-members
• Free for children 6 and under 

Workshops, presentations and other events require separate purchases.

Hours

• Wed., March 18, 10am-3pm
• Thurs., March 19, 10am–5pm
• Fri., March 20, 11am-7pm
• Sat., March 21, 10am-7pm
• Sun., March 22, 10am-5pm

Parking

During this popular event, visitors are encouraged to carpool or take public transportation via the GoRaleigh bus route 27 to the NCMA. Information about the bus is available on GoRaleigh’s website. 

Free parking is available on the NCMA campus, though due to construction some of the closest spots to the museum entrance are not available for the 2026 event. 

The North Carolina Museum of Art—one of Raleigh's most cherished indoor and outdoor spaces—is one of the state's most visited attractions. The museum consists of two buildings of galleries, a beautiful outdoor amphitheater and a the nation's largest museum park that features monumental art installations. The museum is located at 2110 Blue Ridge. Rd.