North Carolina Museum of History
History Museum
Raleigh
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The museum made history fun. Very interactive and allows children to touch and become interested. My daughter loved enlisting in WW1 and getting her picture taken.
B1n62December 29, 2014Smaller than the museum of natural science across the street but also very interesting. Oh, and did I mention it's free?
The News & ObserverJune 29, 2012Things that fit inside the new exhibit, its largest ever: Two full-size houses, authentic tobacco & textile mill façades, multiple tractors and a scale replica of the Wright brothers’ flying machine. Read more
EmmaDecember 5, 2016Wonderful exhibits about our state and how our executive system works. Also, they have a fun christmas party for families!
Brenton MarcomMarch 19, 2022So much fun! Very well laid out in different historical periods. Loved the sports hall of fame too!
Hope MooreAugust 7, 2016Great free museum if you like American history. Close parking is available and the displays are interactive.
Christian AlvarezJune 30, 2017I'd recommend coming earlier in the day if you wish to view plenty of exhibits before they close.
Cynthia FowlerNovember 12, 2015Check out the Call to Arms section at the NC Museum of History. Our own has served too! This section honors them.- Smithsonian ChannelJune 24, 2011This Smithsonian Affiliate includes the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame and associated memorabilia. Notable inductees include Richard Petty, Arnold Palmer and Michael Jordan. (From Aerial America) Read more
Gary PetersonOctober 15, 2017You need to see 'The day hell broke loose' it I the beginning of the Jim Crow laws.
Catherine WindsorSeptember 23, 2012Visit the gift shop. A great place to find cookbooks of ZNC recipes.
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North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton St (at N Wilmington St)
Raleigh, NC 27601
United States
Raleigh, NC 27601
United States
Explore over 14,000 years of North Carolina history all in one place for free!
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–5:00 PM
(919) 807-7900
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