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Reynolda welcomes learners of all ages who may have a range of interests. Adults can enjoy special programming and service opportunities that aim to make art, nature, and history accessible to all. Before, during, or even after your visit, explore the programs and resources below to learn more about our permanent art collection and historic estate.
Events & Workshops
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Oct 25, 2026, 1:30pm — 4:30pm
All are welcome to visit Reynolda “On the House”! We invite you to enjoy the exhibitions Flash Point: The Civil Rights Photography of Danny Lyon and Art & Democracy. One of the oldest forms of…
Oct 31, 2026, 1:00pm — 3:00pm
Where better to celebrate the spookiest time of the year than Reynolda? Katharine Reynolds, who loved Halloween, held an annual Halloween party for Winston’s elite in the Reynolds’s Fifth Street h…
Nov 5, 2026, 6:00pm — 9:00pm
Enjoy an evening at the Museum with art, cocktails and music during Reynolda’s “Drinks at Dusk” event. For ages 21 and up.
Nov 10, 2026, 12:30pm — 1:30pm
Experience a true Cinderella tale — the transformation of the poinsettia from a lanky shrub into one of the world’s most iconic plants. Its rise to fame weaves together an intriguing story of bota…
Nov 15, 2026, 1:30pm — 4:30pm
All are welcome to visit Reynolda “On the House”! We invite you to enjoy the exhibitions Flash Point: The Civil Rights Photography of Danny Lyon and Art & Democracy. One of the oldest forms of…
Nov 17, 2026, 12:30pm — 1:30pm
John Buettner and John Dole, both life-long gardeners, tend a one acre garden at their home on the south side of Raleigh, North Carolina. Their yard is an exploration in the typical and unusual variet…
Spring Adult Classes
Discover the lives of the men and women who helped build and shape Reynolda from a Jim Crow era working estate to a museum for American art.
This class will explore narrative art in America from the colonial era to the twentieth century.
Resources & Programs
In this multi-session course, lifelong learners will dive into the history of Reynolda and explore our collection of American Art.
Inspired by Reynolda’s permanent collection and exhibitions, these programs are designed to further your understanding of American art.
Examine the estate’s history through its architecture, oral histories, and surviving documents.
Make the most of your visit and schedule a 90-minute guided tour.
Become a volunteer to enrich the lives of all who visit Reynolda.
In this digital series, Reynolda curators and staff provide a closer look at a piece of artwork or a story from the Museum’s history.