With more than 5,000 furniture and design-specific volumes, The Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library is the largest furniture specialty library in the world.
The rare book collection contains volumes published since 1543 and includes a collection of the original works of 18th-century furniture masters Chippendale, Sheraton, and Hepplewhite, as well as a complete 26-volume set of Diderot’s Encyclopedia published in 1776.
This is one of the few, if not the only place in the world where design professionals, scholars, students, and the public can don a pair of white gloves and examine the original works of the pioneer designers in our industry.
The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards (TAG) provides provides quality visual art exhibits and educational experiences for the enrichment of the total community. Throughout the year, TAG plans and implements approximately 15-20 exhibitions featuring solo and group shows. Exhibitions are free and open to the public.
TAG is located in a 10,000-square-foot space in Congdon Yards, on the ground floor of the Factory Building. Half of the footage is dedicated to the gallery and exhibition space, with the other half dedicated to classrooms.
Unleash your wild side on SKYWILD, the Greensboro Science Center’s animal-inspired treetop adventure course! Challenge yourself while experiencing the Science Center’s zoo from a bird’s-eye view! SKYWILD is great for thrill-seekers, nature-lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts ages 8 and up. You’ll navigate ropes, bridges, and zip lines through the lush forest canopy. With various courses designed for different skill levels, it’s the perfect outdoor activity for thrill-seekers, families, and team-building events. Hours vary by season. Admission fee.
Get ready to go wild at the Greensboro Science Center!
Founded in 1957, The Greensboro Science Center is the only facility in North Carolina to feature an accredited aquarium, museum, and zoo all in one destination. The Greensboro Science Center prides itself on hands-on educational and entertaining experiences.
Attractions at the Center include: the Animal Discovery Zoological Park where visitors can see red pandas, Sumatran tigers, pygmy hippos, maned wolves, and many more, the OmniSphere Theater, the Wiseman Aquarium, the Rotary Club of Greensboro Carousel, and the Museum and exhibits showcasing, Prehistoric Passages: Realm of Dragons, SciPlay Bay, Time Warner Cable’s Extreme Weather Gallery, and touch labs.
