Last updated: 2025-04-22
Winston-Salem offers indoor adventures that capture the city’s rich artistic and historical spirit. From museum explorations to creative spaces, these destinations provide engaging experiences that showcase the unique cultural landscape of the Piedmont Triad region.
Whether seeking family-friendly activities or adult entertainment, these indoor attractions highlight Winston-Salem’s commitment to preserving heritage, celebrating contemporary art, and creating memorable experiences for locals and visitors alike.
Discover Winston-Salem’s best indoor attractions right here!
Featured Indoor Activities in Winston-Salem
- Old Salem Museums & Gardens - Visitor Center
- Reynolda House Museum of American Art
- The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA)
- Kaleideum Downtown
- Incendiary Brewing Company
- The Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts
- Winston Cup Museum
- a/perture cinema
a/perture cinema
What to Expect
Curated independent film screenings with diverse perspectives
Description
A/perture Cinema offers an intimate art house movie experience featuring independent, international, and critically acclaimed films. The theater showcases diverse perspectives through carefully curated screenings, including BIPOC voices, LGBTQ+ perspectives, and festival circuit selections. Specialized film series and filmmaker visits provide deeper cinematic engagement.
Where: Winston-Salem | More Info: a/perture cinema
Incendiary Brewing Company
What to Expect
Multi-location craft brewery with ever-changing tap selections
Description
Local craft brewery with three North Carolina locations offering rotating beer taps and community-focused events. Features a diverse selection of craft beers with multiple taprooms in Winston-Salem, Lewisville, and Raleigh, providing beer enthusiasts a dynamic brewing experience.
Where: Winston-Salem | More Info: Incendiary Brewing Company
Kaleideum Downtown
What to Expect
Multi-disciplinary STEAM learning museum with interactive exhibits
Description
Kaleideum is an interactive learning museum offering hands-on STEAM experiences for all ages. Visitors explore engaging exhibits spanning science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through immersive displays and interactive programs that transform education into an exciting adventure.
Where: Winston-Salem | More Info: Kaleideum Downtown
Old Salem Museums & Gardens - Visitor Center
What to Expect
Comprehensive living history museum preserving Moravian settlement heritage
Description
Historic living museum showcasing 18th and 19th-century Moravian settlement life in Winston-Salem. Visitors explore meticulously restored buildings, experience hands-on historical demonstrations, and discover authentic crafts, trades, and cultural practices through immersive exhibits and interactive educational experiences.
Where: Winston-Salem | More Info: Old Salem Museums & Gardens - Visitor Center
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
What to Expect
Historic estate transformed into comprehensive American art museum
Description
Historic art museum showcasing American art collections within the beautifully preserved Reynolda House. Visitors explore diverse exhibitions featuring prominent American artists like Andrew Wyeth, with curated displays spanning multiple artistic periods and styles. Interactive galleries and rotating exhibitions provide immersive cultural experiences.
Where: Winston-Salem | More Info: Reynolda House Museum of American Art
The Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts
What to Expect
Flexible performance spaces with advanced audio-visual technology
Description
Multi-purpose arts center in downtown Winston-Salem featuring two performance venues, two art galleries, and the Sawtooth School for Visual Art. The center offers state-of-the-art facilities including Reynolds Place Theatre with retractable seating and Mountcastle Forum, an intimate black-box theatre for diverse artistic performances and events.
Where: Winston-Salem | More Info: The Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts
The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA)
What to Expect
Innovative contemporary art museum with dynamic exhibition spaces
Description
SECCA offers an immersive contemporary art experience featuring rotating exhibitions of modern visual art, multimedia installations, and thought-provoking works by regional and national artists. The museum provides indoor gallery spaces showcasing diverse contemporary artistic expressions across multiple mediums.
Where: Winston-Salem | More Info: The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA)
Winston Cup Museum
What to Expect
Extensive NASCAR racing artifact collection
Description
NASCAR history museum showcasing comprehensive racing memorabilia and exhibits dedicated to stock car racing heritage. Features authentic race cars, driver artifacts, and interactive displays chronicling the sport's evolution from regional competition to national phenomenon.
Where: Winston-Salem | More Info: Winston Cup Museum
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