OPERATIONs NOTE: Please be sure to check the Kaleideum website for updated information. 

Kaleideum Summer Hours will start Monday, May 25th, 2026.

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

*During the school year, Kaleideum is only open for a full day on Mondays when Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools are CLOSED (for example, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day). During the summer, the museum is OPEN for a full day on Mondays starting on Memorial Day and ending on Labor Day. Please call ahead if you are unsure if Kaleideum is open or closed. 

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:
When purchasing your tickets online Kaleideum Members receive their discounts by signing in or registering(top right corner of this page - please only use the email associated with the primary person on your membership). 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.
• ATTENTION! WNC NATURE CENTER AND ALL VISITORS USING THE ASTC PASSPORT PROGRAM 
  Beginning July 1, 2026, Kaleideum Welcome Desk staff will consistently verify ID and home address for all ASTC reciprocal admissions in accordance with ASTC Passport Program guidelines.
  Under ASTC guidelines, reciprocal admission is not honored for guests whose home address is within 90 miles of Kaleideum. As a result, guests who live within the 90-mile radius will no longer be able to use reciprocal memberships from other museums for free admission to Kaleideum, and regular admission rates will apply.
  We encourage local families who visit frequently to support their community museum by becoming Kaleideum members. Membership helps sustain exhibits, programs, access initiatives, and hands-on learning experiences for children and families throughout our region.
  Please present your ASTC reciprocal membership card at the Welcome Desk upon arrival. Reciprocal admission discounts cannot be applied after tickets have been purchased.
  We also recommend contacting participating museums before visiting to confirm reciprocal admission policies, as these may vary by location.
  ASTC guidelines state:
  Before You Travel
  “Check for exclusions. Make sure the science center or museum you are visiting is not located within 90 miles of either your home residence or the science center or museum that you belong to. This distance is measured as a linear radius, not driving distance.”
   

  • Notes from ASTC Before You Travel

    1. Check for exclusions. Make sure the science center or museum you are visiting is not located within 90 miles of either your home residence and the science center or museum that you belong to. This distance is measured as a linear radius, not driving distance. (You can check the linear distance on Google Maps by following these instructions.)
    2. Review the family admittance policy of the venue that you intend to visit. Call before you visit to confirm your Passport Program benefits.
    3. Pack your ID (or other proof of residence). Admissions staff reserve the right to request proof of residence for benefits to apply. Passport Program venues requesting proof of residence are marked by “Proof of Residence Required“.
    4. Pack your membership card. Passport Program venues are not required to grant benefits to visitors who forget their cards. There is no universal database with all Passport visitors’ member data for admission staff to reference. Some venues will allow you to call your home institution to confirm your membership, but they are under no obligation to do so.
       • Lost your card? Please contact your home science center or museum. ASTC does not issue or administer membership cards.
    5. Still have questions? Read our Frequently Asked Questions.

• • Notes From ACM Before You Travel

1. 1. 1. Museums participating in the Reciprocal Network offer 50% off general admission for up to six (6) people. Additional visitors in your group will be asked to pay full admission.
      2. The membership cardholder must be one of the six (6) people. ID may be required.
      3. Reciprocal privileges do not extend to discounts for gift shop or café purchases, parking, museum special events, programs, summer camps or birthday parties.
      4. Families must present a valid Membership Card with ACM Reciprocal Network benefits (indicated by the program logo) to receive discounted admission at museums participating in the ACM Reciprocal Network. Participants in the network are subject to change. Please call ahead to verify reciprocal admission.
      5. Still have questions? Visit the ACM website link.

• Museums for All: Kaleideum participates in the Museums for All program. SNAP/EBT and WIC cardholders can receive discounted admission of $3 per person for up to six family members by presenting their EBT or WIC card along with a photo ID. All members of the party must be present at check-in, and payment (cash or other accepted forms) is required at that time.

• Homeschool discounts are not available for children under age 5. To receive discounted admission, please present a state-issued homeschool registration card and/or a copy of your Notice of Intent at the Welcome Desk when checking in.
• 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.

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