Explore North Carolina’s rich heritage and learn about its people. Compelling exhibits highlight the state’s military history, sports heroes, decorative arts and more. Engaging multimedia components help bring the past to life. Monthly programs include craft demonstrations, musical performances, and family events with things to do for all ages. The Museum Shop features North Carolina crafts. The history museum is located at 5 East Edenton Street in downtown Raleigh.
Admission is free, although some special exhibits require a fee. Free parking is available on weekends. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 919-807-7900 or go to ncmuseumofhistory.org or Facebook®.
To book group tours (10 people or more), call 919-807-7950 or toll-free at 866-724-8687. The museum is part of the Division of State History Museums, Office of Archives and History, an agency of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources.
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E. Edenton St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Latitude: 35° 46' 54.84" N
Longitude: -78° 38' 18.5994" W
Business:
www.ncmuseumofhistory.org
See our website for complete directions. Located in downtown Raleigh across from the N.C. State Capitol between the Capitol and the Legislative Building at 5 East Edenton Street. Main Entrance faces Bicentennial Plaza pedestrian mall linking Jones and Edenton Streets.
- Banquet Facilities
- Catering
- Childrens Activities
- Donations Accepted
- Gift / Retail Shop
- Handicap Accessible
- Hours of Operation: Mon.-Sat,9am-5pm;Sun.,12noon-5pm
- Picnic Area
- Season of Operation: Year-round (except holidays)
- Tour - Guided
- Tour - Self Guided
- Tour Group Greeter
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