At the heart of North Carolina Museum of Art is the belief in the transformative power of art. Through the People’s Collection, the state art collection that belongs to the citizens of North Carolina, and the 164-acre Park, it strives to create a sense of welcome and belonging. The collection spans more than 5,000 years, from antiquity to the present, and provides countless cultural experiences for the people of North Carolina and beyond. The Museum Park showcases the connection between art and nature through site-specific works of art and notable programming. It also offers changing special exhibitions, classes, lectures, family activities, films, dance performances, and concerts.