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Tours & Experiences are held on Wednesday morning during North Carolina 4-H Congress. Delegates can choose from a variety of educational tours that explore colleges, businesses, museums, and community organizations while discovering academic programs, careers, and unique experiences throughout the Raleigh area.
2026 4-H Congress Tours & Experiences
Arts & Expression
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Go behind the scenes at Raleigh's premier performing arts venue and explore careers in theater and arts management.
Music Technology, Department of Performing Arts & Technology
Discover how music and technology come together through hands-on experiences with audio and music innovation.
NC State University Libraries
Explore creativity, technology, and storytelling through interactive experiences in NC State's library spaces.
North Carolina Museum of Art
Experience the museum through guided exploration and hands-on activities designed for first-time and returning visitors alike.
The Friday Institute
Learn how educational innovation and digital learning are shaping the future of teaching and student success.
Biological & Agricultural Sciences
College of Natural Resources
Tour cutting-edge laboratories and discover careers in sustainable materials, paper science, and renewable resources.
Department of Biological Sciences
Explore biological sciences through hands-on activities and laboratory experiences.
Horticultural Sciences
Tour NC State greenhouses while learning about horticulture careers and plant science.
N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative
Discover how research and technology are advancing agriculture across North Carolina.
Choudoir Lab
Investigate soil health and microorganisms through hands-on laboratory demonstrations.
Reedy Creek Equine Farm
Learn about equine health, management, and behavior through interactive activities.
Science Sampler: Horticulture, Soil & Poultry
Experience three different agricultural sciences through rotating hands-on learning stations.
Culture, Community & Food
A Place at the Table
Learn how a pay-what-you-can café strengthens the community while addressing food insecurity.
Best of Raleigh: Freedom Park & NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Visit two of Raleigh's premier destinations while exploring North Carolina's history and natural sciences.
Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum
Explore the life and legacy of Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope through a guided tour of his historic home.
Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences
Tour food science laboratories, participate in hands-on activities, and learn how Howling Cow Ice Cream is made.
NC State Dining
Go behind the scenes of campus dining while learning about nutrition, dietetics, and feeding a university community.
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