Museum in Forsyth, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

SciWorks Science Center

Museum

Winston-Salem, NC

SciWorks offers children’s birthday parties with museum admission, a planetarium show, and optional themed activities.

  • children’s birthday parties for up to 35 guests
  • family visits centered on science exhibits
  • planetarium visits

Lam Museum of Anthropology

Museum

Winston-Salem, NC

Lam Museum of Anthropology offers virtual exhibits, a searchable collections database, and education resources for teachers and families.

  • Exploring anthropology exhibitions
  • Searching museum artifacts online
  • Virtual cultural learning

Wachovia Historical Society

Museum

Winston-Salem, NC

Wachovia Historical Society, established in 1895, preserves Moravian Church history and historical resources in North Carolina.

  • Learning about Moravian history in the South
  • Researching the Wachovia Tract and North Carolina historical development
  • Attending Moravian heritage events and markets

Thankful Heritage

Museum

Kernersville, NC

Thankful Heritage Museum brings a 30-plus-year mobile Black history museum to North Carolina communities and is the only such museum in the Winston-Salem area.

  • Black history education programs
  • Mobile African American heritage exhibits
  • History events serving urban and rural communities

Reynolda House Museum of America Art

Museum

Winston-Salem, NC

Reynolda House Museum of American Art combines a 64-room 1917 historic house with more than 6,000 objects and 250 years of American art.

  • Viewing American art in a historic house setting
  • Seasonal special exhibitions in the Babcock Gallery
  • Family art workshops and educational programs

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FAQ

Are Reynolda House's gardens free?

The gardens and grounds offer free admission during daylight hours year-round. The museum itself lists ticket purchases separately.

What are the main museum choices in Forsyth County for children?

SciWorks is oriented toward children and families with science exhibits, planetarium shows, educational activities, and birthday packages. Reynolda House also offers family art workshops and educational programs.

What does a SciWorks birthday package include?

Packages include admission for 25 people, a private room for two hours, all-day admission to exhibits and outdoor parks, and a planetarium show. Super Party packages add a 30-minute themed activity and craft with an educator.

Does Thankful Heritage have a permanent museum building?

Its enrichment information describes it as a mobile and traveling museum and notes that visitors seeking a currently established permanent museum building should look elsewhere.

What are the regular hours at Reynolda House?

The museum's regular hours end at 4:30 p.m., so it is not a good fit for visitors specifically seeking evening museum hours.