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Standing tall and proud in the center of downtown Durham, 21c Durham, welcomes both visitors and loca Stay with us and the iconic Fuchsia Penguin.
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Standing tall and proud in the center of downtown Durham, 21c Museum Hotel is a multi-venue contemporary art museum offering more than 10,500 square feet of art-filled exhibition and event space, a full-service boutique hotel with luxurious guest rooms, and home to Counting House restaurant.

10/23/2026

We’re officially SOLD OUT for our Halloween Drag Brunch on October 31 at Counting House 🎃✨

We can’t wait to welcome you for The Garden of Frights and Delights — featuring unforgettable performances by local drag talent Raafe Ahmaad Nathaniel Purnsley , Naomi Dix and 👑 Spray J 🤓 , with music by Breniecia Reuben keeping the energy going all afternoon.

Get ready for big performances, bold looks, brunch, costumes, and plenty of Halloween energy👑

And don’t forget your Halloween costume - we’ll be hosting a Best Costume Contest, and the winner will take home a prize! 🎃🏆

And because of the incredible demand, we’re adding a limited number of additional spots that will be available at the door - so you may still have a chance to join us!

Thank you, Durham, for showing up for this one🖤

Stay tuned for more upcoming events at 21c Durham - we’re just getting started😎

10/20/2026

A little texture. A little tension. A lot to look at.

Labor&Materials is now on view at 21c Museum Hotel Durham , bringing together works that play with form, material, scale, and unexpected details.

It’s the kind of exhibition that makes you slow down, look twice, and notice something different every time.

Come wander the galleries and see what catches your eye first👀

10/13/2026

Less than 3 weeks until our Halloween Drag Brunch comes to life at Counting House 👻✨

Join us at 21c Durham on October 31 for The Garden of Frights and Delights - an afternoon of drag, music, costumes, brunch, and plenty of Halloween energy.

Doors open at 11:30 AM, with the show starting at 12:00 PM.

Get ready for performances by local talent Raafe Ahmaad Nathaniel Purnsley ,Naomi Dix and 👑 Spray J 🤓 with music by DJ Breniecia Reuben keeping the energy going throughout the event.

Come hungry and enjoy a festive brunch buffet from Counting House, packed with sweet and savory favorites perfect for settling in before the show.

We’ve also added show-only tickets for guests who want to come for the performances without the brunch buffet included.

And yes - costumes are highly encouraged🎃 Come dressed in your best Halloween look and you could walk away as the winner of our best costume contest during the show👑

21+ event

Grab your tickets while spots are still available and make Halloween at 21c Durham a little more fabulous.

Get your tickets through the link in bio.

10/08/2026

Not your regular hotel stay 😉

At 21c Museum Hotel Durham Art isn’t add on - it’s a part of your experience 🎨

On the walls.
At the table.
In your glass.
And just all around ✨

From large-scale installations to unexpected materials and details you might miss the first time around, there’s always something new to notice.

See you at 21c Museum Durham Hotel 👀

09/28/2026

Brunch is getting a little wicked👻🥂

This Halloween, Counting House is serving brunch with a side of frights, delights, and a whole lot of drag.

Join us at 21c Durham on Saturday, October 31 for The Garden of Frights and Delights - a Halloween Drag Brunch featuring Raafe Ahmaad Nathaniel Purnsley , Naomi Dix , 👑 Spray J 🤓 with music by Breniecia Reuben 🪩

Expect big performances by local drag queens, amazing food from brunch buffet, Halloween energy, and plenty of reasons to dress up.

Guests are encouraged to come in costume, and we’ll be hosting a contest for the best Halloween look during the show👑

Doors open at 11:30 AM | Show starts at 12 PM
$65 brunch buffet | 21+

Grab your ticket while spots are still available - link in bio!
We’ll see you there.

09/25/2026

Come for the art. Stay for dinner🎨🍽️

With Dine With Art, your Durham getaway comes with a little extra flavor.

Enjoy 15% off your stay + a $50 dining credit to experience Counting House , where bold, chef-driven dishes meet the creative energy of 21c.

Spend the day exploring contemporary art, wander through downtown Durham, then settle in for dinner without ever leaving the experience behind.

Offer valid for stays through December 31, 2026.

Book Dine With Art through the link in bio.

09/24/2026

Quilting, storytelling, and community - all in one evening✨

Next Monday, 21c Durham welcomes local fiber artist Kimberley Pierce Cartwright for With Our Hands: Quilting and Community, a hands-on workshop presented with Duke Arts🎨

Participants will learn the basics of hand sewing while creating an improvised mini quilt using fabric, needle, and thread. No prior sewing or quilting experience is required, and all materials will be provided.

This community workshop is open to all - no Duke affiliation required.

The event is currently sold out, but a waitlist is available for those still hoping to attend👀

Join the waitlist through the link in bio🔗

09/18/2026

This season, discover Durham through the lens of Aliyah Bonnette Aliyah Bonnette , 21c Museum Hotel Durham Elevate Artist and Raleigh-based textile artist whose work explores femininity, Black identity, and ancestral connection.

Her curated Hidden Gems guide brings together some of her favorite local stops - from art studios and cafés to cocktails, breakfast, Thai food, and tacos - all within walking distance or a short trip from 21c Durham.

Book the Hidden Gems offer before September 30 to receive the curated guide during your stay, plus a $50 dining credit at Counting House .

Explore Durham differently. Link in bio to book.

09/15/2026

Dinner downstairs. Art all around.

Inside 21c Durham, Counting House brings together seasonal dishes, thoughtful cocktails, and a setting that feels anything but ordinary 🍂

Start with a drink, stay for dinner, and let the evening unfold surrounded by contemporary art in the heart of downtown Durham.

Make your reservation at Counting House through the link in bio.

09/10/2026

Where beauty becomes art - down to the smallest detail 💅

Join us on September 26 at 21c Museum Hotel Durham for Miniature Masterpieces: Press-On Nail Art with Elevate Artist Aliyah Bonnette ,

an immersive evening inside the Vault Gallery at 21c Durham.

As we celebrate the closing of Aliyah’s exhibition, Beauty Is Not a Luxury, we invite you to take part in a hands-on workshop exploring nail art as a form of beauty, care, self-expression, and personal storytelling.

✨watch live demonstrations from Aliyah

✨learn creative nail art techniques

✨design your own custom press-on nail set to take home — your own miniature masterpiece

No experience is needed.

All shared materials and tools will be provided, and a cash bar featuring a signature cocktail will be available throughout the evening.

September 26, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Vault Gallery | 21c Museum Hotel Durham

Presented in partnership with The Neighborhood Mixer | Durham NC .

Reserve your spot through the link in bio. And we’ll see you there 🙌🏼

Address

111 Corcoran Street
Durham, NC
27701

Website

http://www.21cmuseumhotels.com/

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