Point of Interest
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
1 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
In downtown Raleigh, the free North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences turns curiosity into a full-on adventure. Explore multiple floors packed with dinosaurs, live animals, an aquarium and immersive exhibits, then step into the Nature Research Center to watch scientists at work in glass-walled labs. Don’t miss the iconic globe and its towering theater screen, plus hands-on Investigate Labs where you can jump into experiments led by museum educators. With rotating featured exhibits and daily programs, it’s easy to build a visit that feels brand new every time.
