Raleigh, North Carolina
The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) in Raleigh is a premier art museum featuring a permanent collection that spans more than 5,000 years of artistic history. It was the first major museum collection in the country to be formed by state legislation and funding.
In addition to its galleries, the museum boasts the Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park, a 164-acre outdoor park with monumental sculptures, trails, and an amphitheater, blending art with nature.