- Please support our journalism through affiliate links. Affiliate Disclosure
Review & Frequenly Asked Questions:
Opened in 1902, the North Carolina Museum of History features an artifact collection that consists of more than 150,000 items.
The Museum has a large 55,000 square foot gallery that houses permanent and temporary exhibits, a research library, a number of classrooms, and a large, well-equipped 315-seat auditorium. One of the main permanent exhibits is The Story of North Carolina, the largest exhibit ever produced and displayed by this Museum.
Using items of everyday life, the exhibit traces the everyday lives of North Carolina inhabitants, covering more than 14,000 years of history. This multimedia exhibit includes not only fascinating artifacts, but it also displays dioramas, several presentations, and interactive activities. If you are looking for things to do in Raleigh, North Carolina with kids, this is a great place to learn about history.
The Museum also shares its treasures through a number of traveling exhibits. Online exhibition is a part of the distant education program.
5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, Phone: 919-807-7900
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Plan Your Trip
Get Ready to Go!
- Search flights and stays nearby.
- Book your tour or local activity.
- Book your car rental.
Need some more help?
Go to travel reservations.