ABOUT US
Founded in 1956, NCMA Winston-Salem offers a front row seat to the art of our time through exhibitions, experiences and education programs exploring the interplay of contemporary art and culture.
As capital improvements move forward at the museum campus on Marguerite Drive, NCMA Winston-Salem is proud to return to its downtown roots and where it all began seven decades ago in 1956. Now open on 4th Street, NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown offers an exhibition and program space committed to fostering creativity and collaboration among visitors, artists, and community groups.
PLEASE NOTE: The NCMA Winston-Salem campus on Marguerite Drive is closed for construction in 2026.
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Mission
The North Carolina Museum of Art stewards and shares the People’s Collection and inspires creativity by connecting our diverse communities to cultural and natural resources.
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Programs
From conversations and concerts to workshops and exhibition programs for all ages, explore what’s coming up at NCMA Winston-Salem.
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History
Winston-Salem opened in 1956 as a non-profit visual arts organization, responding to a community and regional need for exhibition space devoted to work by local artists.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
NCMA Winston-Salem’s campus on Marguerite Drive is CLOSED in 2026 for construction improvements. As capital improvements move forward, NCMA Winston-Salem is proud to return to its downtown roots and where it all began seven decades ago in 1956. Now open on Fourth Street, NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown offers an exhibition and program space committed to fostering creativity and collaboration among visitors, artists, and community groups.
Now open Wednesday through Sunday at 400 W. Fourth St, Suite #130, NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown offers an exhibition and program space committed to fostering creativity and collaboration among visitors, artists, and community groups. In its downtown space, NCMA Winston-Salem partners with practicing artists to present exhibitions and experiences that encourage living with and through art. The space invites visitors to interact with art and artists, generate ideas and connections, and support North Carolina’s creative ecosystem.
“We are excited for our return to downtown Winston-Salem,” said Bill Carpenter, executive director at NCMA Winston-Salem. “Visitors can expect museum-quality exhibitions, immersive programs, and unique opportunities to connect with artists and each other – all in a comfortable, inspiring space.”
As construction progresses, NCMA Winston-Salem continues to present programs and events at locations around the city. View our calendar to learn more about upcoming events.
Contact us:
North Carolina Museum of Art, Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA)
750 Marguerite Dr.
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
336.725.1904
The North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc., is a separate IRC Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that supports the North Carolina Museum of Art, an agency of the State of North Carolina.