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Gallery

Museum

The prestigious Mint Museum Uptown is home to an array of artworks and collections from around the world. From American to contemporary and European art, the Mint Museum provides visitors with a diverse selection of works that span many eras and cultures. This impressive museum is dedicated to preserving the integrity of these collections, and its core values of leadership, integrity, inclusiveness, knowledge, stewardship, and innovation serve as a foundation for understanding and respecting the diversity of cultures.

The Mint Museum strives to create meaningful connections between visitors and art. By ensuring access to its collections and engaging communities, the museum hopes to inspire and transform lives through the power of art and creativity. With its commitment to creating a more empathetic world, the Mint Museum is a must-see destination for anyone looking to explore the incredible works of art and design from around the globe.

STEM/STEAM

Math

Music

Cooking

Coding/Programming

Reading

Knitting

Sewing

Painting

Art & Crafts

Drawing/Sketching

Inexpensive

Visitors of all ages can play, explore, and learn about the museum collection in the Lewis Family Gallery. This hands-on space provides a creative environment for making art, engaging in building and puzzle challenges, posing for pictures, and stepping into a Romare Bearden collage! Open select hours. For the safety of visitors, vigorous cleaning protocols are in place.

Lewis Family Gallery at Mint Museum Uptown 

Make The Mint Museum your classroom! The Museum’s school tours engage students in inquiry-based experiences with art that strengthen curriculum connections and develop visual literacy skills. Tours support the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and the Common Core Standards.

Student Group Tours

The primary goal of the Grier Heights Community Youth Arts Program is to have participating youth experience art to build self-esteem, develop self and mutual respect, make wise life choices, strive for excellence, exercise healthy life skills, and realize the importance of becoming great through service.


Grier Heights Community Youth Arts Program

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Kids

The Mint Museum - Uptown

I am eager to return because I adored the Mint Museum.

Jade T

Very interesting exhibits with a kid-friendly area that is interactive.

Roan R

Amazing museum! There are various media in the museum! They also hosted my favorite wedding, which I attended. Definitely worth the trip to see!