Marbles Kids Museum

Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, Marbles serves a diverse population of families, school groups and community organizations with dozens of themed exhibits, summer camps, IMAX documentary and feature movies and special events year-round. MISSION STATEMENT Marbles sparks imagination, discovery and learning through play. Marbles has 5 core initiatives: Ready Set Learn. Play builds intellectual, social and emotional skills for success in learning and in life. Be Healthy, Be Active. Play promotes physical development and good health. Create, Innovate. Play encourages imagination, creativity and self-expression. Explore, Experiment. Play leads to discovery and kindles curiosity. Connect. Play teaches cooperation and collaboration, strengthens families and unites o OUR PLAY-LOSOPHY We believe play contributes to intellectual growth, social and emotional well-being and physical development. We believe play helps develop 21st century workers who are able to solve problems, apply ideas, create, innovate, communicate and connect with others. We believe play unites communities around the critical importance of the childhood experience. We believe play strengthens families.