We’re thrilled to welcome Ericka Santos as the new Chair of Marbles' Board of Directors! 🎉 Serving on our board since 2020, Ericka held the titles of Chair of the Communications Committee and Secretary during this time. As the Associate Director at Burt's Bees, Ericka brings leadership skills, expertise in marketing and a strong commitment to serve our community. Welcome, Ericka!
Marbles Kids Museum
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Raleigh, NC 4,046 followers
Imagine. Discover. Learn.
About us
Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX Theatre opened in 2007 with a mission to spark imagination, discovery, and learning through play. Today, Marbles ranks among the top family destinations in North Carolina, offering hands-on, minds-on learning experiences to more than 680,000 annual campus visitors who represent the full cultural and economic diversity of our community.
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http://www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
External link for Marbles Kids Museum
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Raleigh, NC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Children's Museum and IMAX Theatre
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201 E. Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601, US
Employees at Marbles Kids Museum
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Thank you, MetLife, for your continued partnership with Marbles Kids Museum!
What makes a company special? I get that question often, and it’s always an easy one to answer: the people. At MetLife, our employees are committed to a single purpose that binds all of us, to always be there for our customers and for each other. It’s a commitment I can see and feel across every team and location. This week, we’re celebrating a powerful example of that spirit—the 10-year anniversary of our Global Technology Hub in Cary, NC. What started out as a bold vision for a state-of-the-art, collaborative workspace has turned into a vibrant community of employees who collectively help us drive transformation across the enterprise. Over the past decade, we’ve built more than just technology, data, service and operations solutions and world-class support — we’ve built a vibrant culture, deep expertise and a strong community presence. In fact, MetLife Foundation and our employee volunteers support organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement USA, Marbles Kids Museum and Rise Against Hunger, among others. Our site has also become a hub to convene the industry through forums like Triangle Tech X and the North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH)/MetLife Center for Technology Workforce Innovation. Congratulations to all of the employees at our Cary campus on 10 successful years. They truly make MetLife a company of one! #AllTogetherPossible #Cary #NorthCarolina #ResearchTriangle NCTECH/MetLife Center for Tech Workforce Innovation: https://lnkd.in/eKvH46cD
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Join us for Marbles Imagination Ball on Friday, September 19! 🎉 Imagination Ball is Marbles’ signature grown-up gala, raising money to ensure that every child has the opportunity to imagine, discover, learn and PLAY at Marbles. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/09Au4Vc
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PBS North Carolina's Rootle Roadster Tour Stop at Marbles brought fun and learning to #DowntownRaleigh! 🚌 Families joined us for hands-on activities, games, educational resources and more. Thank you, PBS North Carolina, for offering FREE, family-friendly fun and connecting North Carolina families with valuable resources that help our communities thrive!
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Marbles Kids Museum's Exhibits Team has done it again! We've upgraded kid-favorite Moneypalooza to include a more-accessible armored truck with a combo-lock where you can see the insides and how it works. I say "we" but really, I just got out of this amazing team's way and let them do what they do. Check it out next time you're in downtown Raleigh! 💰
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The future is bright with financial literacy! 😎 Local bank partners joined us for Teach a Child to Save Day with fun activities about earning, spending and saving money. Guests can learn more about healthy money habits in Moneypalooza, an exhibit located on Marbles' second floor that teaches financial literacy through hands-on PLAY! #FinancialLiteracyMonth
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In true Marbles fashion, kids took the lead and were the judges at Marbles' first-ever Backwards Science Fair! Congrats to a team from NCSU's Wilson College of Textiles and College of Sciences for taking home the grand prize. Thank you to everyone who joined us in inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers. 💫 Read more about this special event here: https://loom.ly/A5KpTFU
Researcher at Arizona State University (Rykaczewski Lab) | Specialist in Smart Textiles, Thermal Manikins, and Environmental Heat Exposure | Textile Engineering & Materials Testing Expert
We won the ‘Marbles Backwards Science Fair’—judged by the KIDS! Out of 30 teams, only 16 made it to the final round. Our team took the top spot, voted entirely by hundreds of kids at the Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, NC, USA. Over the years, professors, reviewers, and experts have evaluated my work. But this time, the most curious and honest minds “children”—were the judges. And they chose us. We showcased the science of textiles, from basic weaving to advanced fabric circuits, including a fully functional Fabric Piano. STEM, touch, and music, all woven together. Leading this outreach project was one of the most fulfilling experiences of my journey in science. Huge thanks to my incredible teammates, Ethan H. and Haleigh Mullikin, for their creativity, energy, and collaboration. A heartfelt thank-you to the entire team specially Nikki D'Agostino ,Jonathan Frederick at Marbles Kids Museum, and Dr. Jory Weintraub for organizing such a meaningful and engaging event. Their dedication to STEM education made this experience truly special for both kids and scientists alike. This reminded me: while we work toward next-gen technologies, our greatest impact may be the spark we light in the next generation. Also, thankful to Dr. Amanda Mills and NC State Wilson College of Textiles for the opportunity. #STEMEducation #Wearables #FabricTech #ScienceCommunication #FutureScientists #TextileInnovation #MarblesKidsMuseum #ScienceOutreach #e-textiles
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"For businesses, the multiplier effect of Marbles is incredible for our downtown," says Bill King, President and CEO of Downtown Raleigh Alliance. Marbles attracts families from all across the region, with visitation growing each year. Bigger Play, Brighter Futures, A Capital Campaign for Marbles Kids Museum, will allow us to expand our capacity, bringing more families to downtown Raleigh. Learn more about how you can support Bigger Play, Brighter Futures here: https://loom.ly/Y_EoCxc
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#ICYMI - Marbles BIG IDEA was a huge success! 🎉 In addition to announcing Marbles' first ever capital campaign, Lenore Skenazy shared an impactful message on how a little risk and a lot of #PLAY leads to confidence, curiosity and growth. Thanks to corporate and community leaders who joined us to "Play Without Limits". A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, who continues to support this event.
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BIG plans for BIGGER PLAY! 🎉 Marbles needs more space for PLAY! To meet the growing needs of our community, we're executing the largest expansion in our history through our first-ever Capital Campaign, Bigger Play, Brighter Futures. This transformative project will allow Marbles to open our doors to more visitors and open more young minds to new possibilities. Learn more about this exciting project and how you can support here. ➡️ https://loom.ly/8rQlOGc