Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences
The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, located in downtown Rocky Mount, is one of the premier cultural facilities on the eastern seaboard. Occupying the combined former sites of the Imperial Tobacco Company and old Braswell Memorial Library in downtown Rocky Mount, the complex houses an Arts Center, Children’s Museum & Science Center, and community performing arts theatre.
The 135,000 square foot facility involved the historic restoration and renovation of the old buildings which had been dormant for more than 50 years. Completion of the project spanned two years and resulted in a state-of-the-art facility that preserves the historic aspects of the original buildings. The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences is owned and operated by the City of Rocky Mount.
Rocky Mount Event Center
The RMEC is an indoor sports destination located in the heart of Downtown Rocky Mount unlike any sporting event center in eastern North Carolina. The RMEC houses 8 basketball courts, 16 volleyball courts, family entertainment area as well as meeting/conference rooms. The RMEC is unique in that it not only caters to sporting tournaments, but also has the capacity to accommodate a multitude of other occasions. This space is ideal for use by both locals and visitors alike, and sets Downtown Rocky Mount apart as the perfect destination location of experience for people of all ages and interests.