Kaleideum

Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
2024-09-01 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-14 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Join us for a traditional planetarium show to explore the stars and planets with our expert guides. Each show is a unique voyage of discovery. The Digital Dome is located on the 2nd floor of Kaleideum. Tickets $3/members; $5 non-members

Try It! Studio Weekend Explorations
2026-07-12 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-07-11 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-07-05 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-07-04 10:00 - 16:30 | 120 West Third Street, 120 West Third Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Try your hand at an activity and learn something new!  The recycled material wall will be open Tuesday mornings and Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons.

July 4-5: Create a fireworks display.
July 11-12: Use recycled materials to design a habitat for your pet rock.
July 18-19: Create a flying bird or butterfly.
July 25-26: Build a speedy wooden racecar!

Kaleideum After Dark: Boots & Brews
2026-07-11 18:30 - 21:30 | 120 West Third Street, 120 West Third Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Grab your crew and kick up your heels after dark during a country-inspired night of music, dancing, creativity, and fun.

Soak up the country vibe as live music from Kelley and the Cowboys fills the air against the backdrop of the downtown Winston-Salem skyline. Then learn a few new moves as Spring Theatre instructors lead line dancing throughout the evening. Belt out your favorite country hits during Country Karaoke in the Digital Dome, or stop by the Try It! Studio to craft your own Boots & Brews keychain to take home.
Whether you’re a seasoned two-stepper or just along for the ride, there’s something for everyone. Don your best cowboy and cowgirl duds as we transform Kaleideum into a boot-scootin’ celebration where learning and fun collide.

Presented by Flow Lexus.

🎟️ Get your tickets early and save!

$20 online | $25 at the door. Admission includes two drink tickets for beer, wine, or a non-alcoholic beverage. Show your Kaleideum After Dark ticket at Hungry Palate Bar & Grill to receive 20% off your meal before or after the event.

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July ROCKS Presented by Vulcan
2026-07-11 10:00 - 14:00 | 120 West Third Street, 120 West Third Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Celebrate International Rock Day with hands-on geology fun. Design a habitat for your pet rock in the Try It! Studio, explore minerals and fossil sorting,snap your picture in a rockin’ photo booth; and check out Kaleideum’s NEW Star Lab. Grab some rock sway, and don’t miss the FREE Digital Dome shows from 10–11:30 am.

Mom & Baby Yoga
2026-07-09 10:30 - 11:30 | 120 West Third Street, 120 West Third Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Bring a yoga mat and blanket for a wonderful way to enjoy your baby’s first year. Led by Novant Health instructor Angela Gallagher. Included with admission or membership.

America's Birthday Bash
2026-07-04 11:00 - 16:30 | 120 West Third Street, 120 West Third Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
We’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday Kaleideum-style!

Help transform Liberty Plaza by painting red, white, and blue flags to display outdoors and add your creativity to a collaborative 250th birthday painting that will be showcased in the museum.

Experience sensory-friendly fireworks in the Digital Dome at 11 am and 4 pm sponsored by Bright Bridge ABA, watch drone demonstrations by the Winston-Salem Police Department, and get ready to roll with a Kaleideum favorite: Red, White & Bike. Bring your bike, trike, scooter, or other wheels to decorate with festive red, white, and blue supplies before joining the Independence Day Parade through Liberty Plaza at Noon.

CLICK HERE to download a social narrative for the event created by Bright Bridge ABA.

America’s Birthday Bash is Included with admission or membership.

Late Night Lasers: Nirvana
2026-07-03 20:30 - 21:30 | 120 West Third Street, 120 West Third Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Crank it up in the Digital Dome as Nirvana’s biggest hits explode in light and color. From “Come As You Are” to “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” it’s loud, immersive, and fun.
Grab your ticket now because there’s only 80 Digital Dome seats available per show. $7 online; $10 at the door.
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Nerd Nite Winston-Salem
2026-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | 120 West Third Street, 120 West Third Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Grab a drink and get a little nerdy. Nerd Nite brings together curious people for a night of informal 20-minute talks on fascinating topics — from science and technology to history, pop, culture, and everything in between. Smart speakers, surprising facts, good conversation, and beer, wine or non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase while you learn something new.
This month’s speaker lineup includes:

Mark Chappell PhD: Snakes, Hypertension and FDR — A Captivating History of Cardiovascular Disease
Alyssa Columbo, MD: Evolution Gone Wrong? Weird, Wacky and Unusual Traits that Make Us Who We Are
Campbell Thompson, Financial Planner with Edward Jones: It’s Not Space X: Simple Investing Thoughts

Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door. Price includes museum admission.
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$5 Friday Night
2026-07-03 17:00 - 20:00 | 120 West Third Street, 120 West Third Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Kaleideum will be open until 8 pm, and admission is just $5 per person. Museums for All pricing still applies, and members are free!
