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14 museums worth visiting around Winston-Salem
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The Reynolda House Museum of American Art. | Photo by Reynolda House & Reynolda Gardens
Winston-Salem museums are the cultural hubs of our city. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about the Twin City or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are nine museums to visit in our city.

History

Old Salem Museums & Gardens, 900 Old Salem Rd. | $13-$27

This historic site boasts several attractions + museums that tell the stories of people, including the Moravian, Black, and Indigenous peoples, of the American South.

Don’t miss: The Historic Town of Salem, a living history of the 18th-century Moravian settlement.

Lam Museum of Anthropology, Palmers Hall Carroll Weather Dr. | Free

Learn about human societies and cultures stretching from ancient to modern times through immersive exhibits, with all-ages, hands-on activities that rotate throughout the year.

Colorful exhibit of skeleton sculptures in a glass display case

The Lam Museum can make special arrangements for groups and events, too.

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Photo by Lam Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University

Kids

Kaleideum, 400 W. Hanes Mill Rd. | $9-$10, Memberships available

This interactive arts and science museum has 12+ exhibits ranging from a walkable environmental park to a giant playable floor piano.

Don’t miss: Laser shows in the planetarium

Four children working together to plant a sunflower in a small dirt garden

Kid can dig in an outdoor garden exhibit at Kaleideum.

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Photo by Kaleideum

Arts

Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Rd. | $18, Memberships available

Browse a collection of world-renowned American art featuring works by Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, and more throughout a 34,000-sqft historic home. Then, take a walk through the gardens and stop by the village of shops and restaurants.

Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, 750 Marguerite Dr. | Free, Memberships available

An affiliate of the North Carolina Museum of Art, this modern art museum showcases regional working artists in large-scale, indoor/outdoor settings.
More exhibits to explore
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Events
Wednesday, Aug. 9
  • Book Club | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Miller Park Community Center, 400 Leisure Ln., Winston-Salem | Free | Share recent books you have read and hear other readers’ choices.
  • Mount Valley Monthly Veterans’ Coffee | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 10 a.m. | Brighton Gardens/ Sunshine Senior living, 2601 Reynolda Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | All veterans are welcome to enjoy coffee with friends and find resources.
Thursday, Aug. 10
Friday, Aug. 11
  • Color & Coffee Group | Friday, Aug. 11 | 10 a.m. | Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville | Free | Socialize while enjoying the relaxing benefits of coloring.
  • Spanish for Beginners | Friday, Aug. 11 | 4 p.m. | Walkertown Branch Library, 2969 Main St., Walkertown | Free | Learn to speak Spanish with the help of an experienced Spanish instructor.
Saturday, Aug. 12
  • Back to School Sock Sale | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 7 a.m.-12 p.m. | 4800 Barkas Dr., Winston-Salem | Free entry | Stock up on socks for the whole family for just $1 per pair and bring school supplies to donate to Bolton Elementary School.
  • Parks Concert Series featuring Marvelous Funkshun | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 5-8 p.m. | Tanglewood Park, 4061 Clemmons Rd., Clemmons | Free | Discover new artists and musicians at this family-friendly event.
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News Notes
Civic
  • City council approved the contract for incoming city manager William Patrick “Pat” Pate. He worked for the city of Winston-Salem between 1985-1987 and most recently served as city manager of Manassas, VA. Watch the full meeting.
Biz
  • John Deere Electric Powertrain LLC is seeking $1.3 million in incentives to put a battery manufacturing plant in Forsyth County. The business already employs about 800 people at its facility in Kernersville where hydraulic excavators are made. (Triad Business Journal)
Cause
  • Crisis Control Ministry is one of 39 organizations to receive funds from a Duke Energy Foundation grant for its work to assist clients with paying electric bills. The nonprofit plans to use $80,000 to make technological upgrades and improve its infrastructure so it can better serve clients in need.
Health
  • Dr. David Zaas will become the next president of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist on Sept. 1. Zaas is a pulmonary and critical care medicine physician and most recently served as CEO for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).
Ranked
  • No. 6. That’s where Forsyth County falls statewide for average wage in 2023. According to data from the NC Department of Commerce, the average yearly wage for residents of Forsyth County is $62,604 — or $30.01 an hour. (FOX8 WGHP)
Job
  • Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools are hiring drivers for the upcoming school year. Interested applicants can chat about the opportunity over coffee today from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Qualified candidates who register will be contacted with location details.
State
  • Earlier this year, the NC Supreme Court affirmed the constitutionality of legislation that requires voters to show photo ID to vote in municipal and state elections, starting in 2023. The DMV has shared that it will have free identification cards available + voters may also use photo IDs from local universities, including WFU, WSSU, UNCSA. Find more information.
Film
  • This isn’t your typical outdoor movie. Cool off while enjoying a free movie at Bolton Park pool — Disney’s “Lilo and Stitch” starts tonight at dusk + entry to the pool begins at 7:30 p.m. Lifejackets will be provided and are required for all swimmers.
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  • Not ready to shop for supplies, plan lunches, or return to the pick-up line just yet? Here’s a way you can start the school year on the right foot while getting your weekly groceries: Lowes Foods’ Cart to Class program, which aims to raise up to a quarter million dollars for local schools this year.*
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Got a hot take on NC transportation? State officials want to hear it.
WStoday: I40 road Downtown
The Business 40 project marked the first time in state history the NCDOT closed both directions of a freeway at the same time for construction. | Photo by WStoday
During the month of August, the NC Department of Transportation wants your feedback and recommendations for road construction projects. Responses collected during a 30-day public comment period will be used to inform the agency’s 10-year capital plan for 2026-2035.

Community members can share opinions on any type of transportation — including highways, aviation, bicycle & pedestrian, ferry, public transportation and rail. Comments and suggestions are submitted via a short, interactive survey.

You can also visit the NCDOT Division 9 office on Silas Creek Parkway during during open hours to submit comments in person.

Pro tip: This comment period is not for maintenance-related projects, such as patching potholes, resurfacing, or ditches. NCDOT uses a different method to prioritize maintenance projects.
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