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Wild Horse Museum

1126 Schoolhouse Lane, Corolla, NC 27927
252-453-8002
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Ranked #6 of 12 attractions in Corolla
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Museums
Owner description: Located in the restored 1901 Old Corolla Schoolhouse, the Wild Horse Museum features interactive exhibits, photos and information on the Wild Mustangs...... more » Owner description: Located in the restored 1901 Old Corolla Schoolhouse, the Wild Horse Museum features interactive exhibits, photos and information on the Wild Mustangs of Corolla, NC. Learn about the history of wild horses that have roamed the Outer Banks for over 500 years, and still call these beaches home. Outside on the grounds, kids activities include horse painting, and once a week pet a live horse that comes to visit. Open year round Mon - Fri 10:00-4:00. « less
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Best suited for small children. I appreciate their efforts to keep the local pony population healthy and raise awareness of their needs. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

This is small museum that tells the story of the wild horses. It is for an excellent cause. More

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Caldwell, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

Very informative, and these people are absolutely dedicated to helping these magnificent animals. If it weren't for their efforts, these animals would be an inbred mess, and, literally roadkill. These horses have been here since the 1500s and are no longer feral but wild. Their diets are distinctly different from the horses we are used to seeing in stables and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2011
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Sadly, the wild horses of Corolla have been corralled into smaller areas from 20 years ago due to gigantic homes being built where they used to roam. Now the only way to see them is to take a tour onto the beach or walk in yourself. But at the Museum, one day a week they have a horse that you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2011

We have visited this old schoolhouse several times during our trips to the obx and our kids 9 and 4 love to paint the large wooden horses tacked to the trees. For a small donation they get a paper plate full of paints of their choice to paint their own horse and personalize it. They leave the horses up all... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2010

We stopped for a moment to check it out, very friendly and knowledgeable staff with a real passion for protecting the wild horses. A few things to buy to help support the care of the horses or just leave a donation. Right next to the Twiddy office on your way to the light house, another must see! More

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