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What is Little Innovators? Little learners get a head full of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) with these interdisciplinary and hands-on activities. Designed for curious preschoolers, these playful activities focus on themed materials and then expand outward with storytelling, project-based learning, science, discovery, artifact viewing and classroom exploration.
$5 PER CHILD (Ticket includes 1 Adult with 1 Pre-K Innovator; Adult must attend with child) Museum admission is not included.
Location: Kaleideum 120 West 3rd Street
HOURS OF OPERATION
Traditional Year (September 2, 2025 - May 25, 2026)
- Mondays (Members Only): 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Starting September 2, 2025)
- Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Summer Hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
- Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ADMISSION PRICES
- Adults: $15
- Youth (Ages 1-19): $12
- Seniors (Ages 62+): $13
- Military Personnel (with valid military ID): $2 off admission during the school year
- Ages 11 Months and Under: Free
- Members: Free
- Forsyth County Schools Educator (with valid ID): Free
- Digital Dome Shows Tickets: $5
DIGITAL DOME SHOWS
Experience the Digital Dome! Each afternoon, enjoy one of our exciting staff-led planetarium shows, mesmerizing musical laser matinee, or an inspiring educational film in the Digital Dome.
🎟️ Tickets are just $3 for Kaleideum members / $5 for non-members and must be reserved as part of your museum visit. Please note: Digital Dome shows are not available on Mondays.
Digital Dome tickets must be purchased alongside museum admission.
Digital Dome Show Info
DISCOUNTS
Group Discounts:
Groups of 10 or more can receive a discounted rate by scheduling in advance with our scheduling manager.
Discounts for Kaleideum Members:
Kaleideum Members receive discounts by signing in or registering(top right corner of this page). Your discount will automatically apply to your cart before completing your transaction.
Additional Discounts:
- ASTC/ACM members, Military Personnel, Homeschool families, and Museums for All participants must purchase tickets at the Welcome Desk to receive discounts. You must bring a valid state-issued ID, along with either your registration record, verification cards, or Letter of Intent to receive the discounted rate. Kaleideum participates in the BLUE STAR MUSEUMS program.
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Museums for All; Kaleideum is part of the Museums for All program. SNAP/EBT cardholders and WIC cardholders must present their EBT or WIC cards along with a photo ID to pay only $3 per person admission for up to six people. Cash or other payment must be provided for admission.
- Homeschool discounts do not apply to children under the age of 5.
- Effective September 1, 2025: Complimentary admission for educators will be available only to those currently teaching in Forsyth County. Educators from outside Forsyth County will be required to pay regular admission.
Location:
Kaleideum is located at 120 W. 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
Hours, Admissions, and Parking Information.
Location: Kaleideum North, 400 West Hanes Mill Road
$2 per member; $12 per non-member. (Children under 1 are free.)
Museums for All tickets ($5 each) can be purchased at the Welcome Desk the day of the event.
A limited number of day-of tickets will be available.
Celebrate the colors of spring! Dress for mess in your white t-shirt for color powder play, hunt for plastic eggs in the Environmental Park, explore the museum, and engage in hands-on science and art activities. Children can trade their empty eggs for a goody bag with novelties and Top 8 safe candy.
The museum is open from 11 am-5 pm for Spring Fling ticket holders only, and you are welcome to enjoy the exhibits and special activities during that time. Please note that you are only able to participate in the egg hunt during the ticket time you purchased.
Planetarium shows: 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm
Color Powder Play: 1:30 pm or 4:30 pm
This is a rain or shine event. Dress for mess! Plan to end your Spring Fling experience with color powder play. Museum re-entry is not permitted if you resemble a rainbow! We suggest you bring towels to protect your vehicle during the ride home.
Guests age 5 and above are required to wear a mask.
Children, please bring a basket for collecting your eggs!
MEMBERS, you must sign in (at top right of screen) to receive your discount. The discounted price will appear in the Shopping Cart.
Trick-or-treat in Kaleideum North's Outdoor Science and Environmental Park and have some some BOOsted fun! We'll have weird science, a balloon artist, specialty vehicles, food trucks, live entertainment, and other spooktacular activities to experience!
Buy your tickets online early and get a discount!
Adults: $5 online; $7 day of the event. Youth 1-19: $5 online; $7 day of the event. Children under 1 are free.
You can buy $5 tickets online until 4 pm on Friday, October 29. On the day of the event, you can buy tickets at the door or Welcome Desk for $7 per person. The Museums for All price (with presentation of EBT card) is $3 per person and may be purchased at the Welcome Desk the day of the event.
Parking is free.
Truck & Treat is a fundraiser for Kaleideum. All of the proceeds from this event allow Kaleideum to fulfill its mission to inspire wonder, curiosity, and lifelong learning in our children and community through interactive play and discovery.
Kaleideum Late Night Laser Shows
Light up the night Winston-Salem and enjoy the journey with us in our classic full-length laser show experiences. Only 80 Digital Dome seats available per show so get your tickets now or you’ll be stuck out on the sidewalk. Doors open 15 minutes prior to showtime for check-in and seating. Kaleideum doors will open at 8:30 pm.
COST and SHOW TIMES:
8:45pm SHOWS: $7 online $10 at the door
JANUARY ARTIST:
8:45pm GORILLAZ
Save money and get tickets online: $7 for one show.
Tickets at the door: $10 for one show.
Location: 120 West Third Street - Downtown Winston-Salem.
Location: Kaleideum, 120 West Third Street
Exceptional Night at the Museum is a series of exclusive events during which children and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities — along with their families and caregivers — can enjoy the wonders of Kaleideum. Exceptional Night events offer inclusive and adaptive programming in a less crowded museum environment.
Members free; non-members $5
Location: Kaleideum, 120 West 3rd street
Kid's Night Out is for children in grades K-6.
Members: $25 for first child; $20 for each additional child
Nonmembers: $30 for first child; $25 for each additional child
Don't want a mess in your house? Leave your kids with us and we'll deal with it! Drop them off at Kaleideum and enjoy a few hours for YOU when you register for Kid's Night Out!
Members please log in to receive your discount.
Drop-off starts at 5:15 pm and we ask that all of our friends are picked up no later than 9:00 pm.
Daily rate: $50/members, $60/non-members
- If you would like to add morning extended care (beginning at 8 am) for an additional $5/day—select the ticket Youth + AM extended care.
- If you would like to add afternoon extended care (until 5:30 pm) for an additional $10/day—select the ticket Youth + PM extended care.
- If you would like to add BOTH morning and afternoon extended care (8 am-5:30 pm) for an additional $15—select the ticket Youth + AM and PM extended care.
Kaleideum members please log in to receive your $10 member discount.
No refunds will be given after March 15, 2024
We have a limited number of spots available day of for extended care. Please check with staff before making plans.
We will send important information about camp to the email provided during registration.
Weekly rate: $250/members, $300/non-members
- If you would like to add morning extended care (beginning at 8 am) for an additional $25—select the ticket Youth + AM extended care.
- If you would like to add afternoon extended care (until 5:30 pm) for an additional $50—select the ticket Youth + PM extended care.
- If you would like to add BOTH morning and afternoon extended care (8 am-5:30 pm) for an additional $75—select the ticket Youth + AM and PM extended care.
Kaleideum members please log in to receive your $50 member discount.
* Registrant 1 is the caregiver information for billing purposes
- Refunds for cancellations will be granted before May 20th, 2024. All refunds will incur a $50 cancellation fee.
- No refunds will be issued after this date.
- Changes to individual camp sessions may be made up to 2 weeks before a session starts if spaces are available. These changes will incur a $50 fee per camp session
We have a limited number of spots available day of for extended care. Please check with staff before making plans.
We will send important information about camp to the email provided during registration.