The best arts & culture spots in Mount Airy

“Cultural & historical exhibits depicting life in the back country are the draw at this local museum.”

“Museum with an extensive collection of Andy Griffith memorabilia plus an audio tour & a gift shop.”

“Gardens, museums & shops in a restored 18th-century town with costumed staff & hands-on activities.”

“University of North Carolina School of the Arts lines up a 2026-27 season of dance, drama, music and filmmaking, from recitals and symphony nights to the Scene & Heard film series and a Nutcracker run at the Steven Tanger Center. When your couch needs a night off.”

From the High Point newsletter, September 2, 2026

“Anthropological museum since 1963 exploring global cultures through ceremonial artifacts & exhibits.”

“Miriam P. Brenner Children's Museum packs 20+ hands-on exhibits and a creative Cooking School into a bright, downtown Greensboro space where curiosity runs the show... and grown-ups get to tinker too.”

From the Greensboro newsletter, September 18, 2026

“Greensboro’s giant canvas is calling. Kotis Street Art curates a growing outdoor gallery of murals by talented collaborators, and their site makes it easy to browse the portfolio, meet the artists, and catch new pieces as they land so you can plan a color-soaked stroll that beats another aimless Target lap.”

From the Greensboro newsletter, August 12, 2026

“Need a burst of color between errands? Kotis Street Art curates an evolving outdoor gallery of murals from talented collaborators, keeps a slick portfolio online, and even lines up paid commissions... follow @kotisstreetart and subscribe to snag first looks when new walls go up.”

From the Greensboro newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Elsewhere is the quirky living archive in downtown Greensboro where nothing new enters, nothing leaves, and resident artists keep transforming a 60-year trove from a former second-hand store into site-specific experiments. If you like art that surprises you and evolves between visits, this is your spot.”

From the Sanford newsletter, September 3, 2026

“Kotis Street Art curates an outdoor gallery of bold murals, collaborating with talented artists and steadily rolling out new pieces. Take a weekend loop and play mural bingo... and if you’ve got a blank wall, they line up paid commissions creating commercial art.”

From the Greensboro newsletter, August 28, 2026

“Weatherspoon Art Museum keeps things fresh with sharp 20th and 21st century American art, rotating shows, and smart programs. Swing by for Body and Soul, Humanist Visual Languages, running August 15, 2026 through February 13, 2027, then wander the collection for a brain-tingling palate cleanser.”

From the High Point newsletter, August 29, 2026

“Greensboro History Museum stitches together bold exhibitions like Voices of a City, hands-on glimpses of early 1900s Greensboro, and rotating #ThisJustIn discoveries that keep the story evolving. Put it on your this-week list for an easy, surprisingly fun reminder of why living here still feels like home.”

From the Greensboro newsletter, August 25, 2026

“International Civil Rights Center & Museum tells the Greensboro sit-ins story right where it happened with powerful exhibits, guided tours, and timely programs that stick with you longer than your Monday to-do list. Book a visit this week, then mark September 12 for Unsung Heroes: Black Patriots of the Revolution.”

From the Greensboro newsletter, August 23, 2026

“Whether you’re corralling kids or just chasing your own curiosity, Greensboro Science Center packs an aquarium, hands-on museum, and a walkable zoo into one spot. Tackle SKYWILD’s animal-inspired aerial challenges, then weave through the Rainforest Adventure Maze, open through September 13, 2026...”

From the Greensboro newsletter, September 4, 2026

“Kotis Street Art Outdoor Gallery is a curated outdoor gallery where local, national, and international artists keep 46 panel canvases evolving, so there’s always something new to admire. Take a quick wander for a mood boost or, if you paint, apply for a pass and add your voice.”

From the Greensboro newsletter, September 22, 2026

“Kotis Street Art turns Greensboro into an ever-growing outdoor gallery, teaming up with amazing artists to deliver new murals you can actually stumble onto between errands. Browse the portfolio, catch their events, and if you’ve got a wall that needs love, they even take on paid commissions.”

From the High Point newsletter, September 5, 2026

“, then wander through rooms lined with period art and furnishings. Guides weave Governor John Motley Morehead’s story with the lives of people enslaved here, making history feel close, human, and very Greensboro.”

From the Greensboro newsletter, August 17, 2026

“Kotis Street Art curates an ever-growing outdoor gallery of bold murals around Greensboro, teaming up with amazing artists and dropping new pieces you can actually track on their feed. Take a spin this week, get inspired, then peek their portfolio or even commission something fun for your space.”

From the Greensboro newsletter, August 20, 2026