Triangle area museums and performance venues

Just minutes west of Smithfield-Selma on U.S. 70, The Clayton Center has become a popular destination for both locals and visitors alike. The beautiful auditorium with superb acoustic qualities provides an intimate environment to enjoy a nationally touring artist in concert. The Conference Center with state-of-the-art equipment and historic ambience is a favorite for businesses and community members around the region. At The Clayton Center you’ll find big entertainment and modern amenities with the charm of a small town.

Raleigh has been nicknamed the “Smithsonian of the South” for its variety of world-class museums that are among the biggest and best in the Southeast. The state’s museums of art, history, and natural sciences, along with Marbles Kids Museum, offer programs and exhibits for people of all ages.

You’ll also have fun immersing yourself in a treasure trove of performances at the state-of-the-art Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts and the national acts that come to Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek. The area is also home to the North Carolina Symphony, The Opera Company of North Carolina, North Carolina Theatre, and the Carolina Ballet, which has earned critical acclaim from critics from The New York Times to The Washington Post.