Nasher Museum free admission paid parking (Raleigh, Durham: university, price, donation)

[zitsky]

I haven't seen any press release but this is verified on the museum website. It was mentioned over on Reddit. Apparently the museum received a $1 million gift and decided to use it to give everyone free admission. They still have paid parking.

https://nasher.duke.edu/

We are grateful to receive this commitment, which reflects Jennifer and Jason’s love of art and Duke. The New family’s generosity will ensure that anyone can come to Duke to experience the Nasher’s collection, allowing us to share our greatest cultural assets with our neighbors in Durham and around the world.

Duke University President Vincent Price, on the $1 million gift to the Nasher Museum from the New family

[pierretong1991]

I don't recall ever paying admission there......

[zitsky]

Originally Posted by pierretong1991

I don't recall ever paying admission there......

I did several years ago.

If you won't believe me, maybe you'll believe the museum?

https://nasher.duke.edu/stories/nash...ssion-for-all/

[codygreen]

It was always free on Thursdays.

[919 rtp]

Pre-pandemic it was free for Durham residents.

[brickandiron]

I got in for free a few weeks back. It was a nice surprise!

[zitsky]

I was a paid member for a while but then I started going to the NC Art Museum in Raleigh.

[wizard-xyzzy]

Raleigh's Contemporary Art Museum had an admission fee at first, but it was abolished. Difficult for such a small museum with no permanent collection to get people to pay, unless the temporary exhibitions are killer. Ackland in CH is free, too.

[zitsky]

NC Art Museum has that voluntary donation bin where you can throw in dollar or five.