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Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones St
Raleigh, NC 27601
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 48 attractions in Raleigh
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Willo, the only dinosaur in the world with a fossilized heart, is just one of the fascinating artifacts found at this museum, the largest of its kind... more » Willo, the only dinosaur in the world with a fossilized heart, is just one of the fascinating artifacts found at this museum, the largest of its kind in the Southeast. « less
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Attraction type: Natural history museum, Science museum, Other
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: 11 W Jones St Raleigh, NC 27601
Tel: 919 733 7450

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“Family-Friendly and Very Interesting for All Ages”
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4 of 5 stars
thegreatone3182 20 contributions
Denver, Colorado
Jun 27, 2008

I had fun on a recent trip to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. The museum is free (major bonus!) and very, very kid-friendly. There is a great deal to look at here for younger people. The museum also has a number of exhibits that adults will find fascinating as well. The museum has the only-known fossilized... more

“Fun for Grown Ups Too”
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4 of 5 stars
MOBX 43 contributions
Outer Banks, NC
Jan 2, 2008

An interactive museum that has some of the best fossil and dinosaur displays that I have seen. My husband and I enjoyed it, particularly learing more about NC. We didn't go to the special dinasaur exhibit, just enjoyed the standard exhibits. We were somewhat disappointed that the butterfly house was closed but were treated to some lovely visitors while we... more

“NC Museum of Natural Sciences - an excellent value”
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5 of 5 stars
jsh 3 contributions
Duluth, GA
Jul 8, 2007

We visited Raleigh this past week, and our hostess took us (adults and kids ages 5 and 8) to the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. What an unexpected treat - admission is free, so I was expecting old and rundown state museum. Instead, what we found was 4 floors of well-maintained, varied exhibits showcasing all sorts of science and nature... more

“engaging and interactive!”
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4 of 5 stars
GoWolfpack 49 contributions
Raleigh
Jul 8, 2007

A surprising museum that entertains both kids and adults. Lot of unusual permanent exhibits and great temporary ones highlighted by the annual Bugfest exhibit where you can eat real bugs. This is a great find in downtown Raleigh. more

“A must see for anyone into natural history”
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5 of 5 stars
brnpelican 2 contributions
Fairfax, Va.
Feb 8, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

The Museum of Natural Sciences is quite impressive. And it's free of charge. Donations accepted; if you're like me you'll want to give them some $. I got there a little too late so I had to rush through parts of the museum and skip a few things but I enjoyed every part that I visited. The museum focuses on... more

“A great surprise”
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5 of 5 stars
bbird878 5 contributions
Bethlehem, PA
Jan 8, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

A friend and I discovered this museum while walking around downtown Raleigh. What a treat! The museum is full of interesting exhibits about nature and North Carolina. We especially enjoyed the live exhibits throughout, and natural habitat on the top floor of the buliding more

“So great my kid asks to go back over and over again!”
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5 of 5 stars
saphire75 1 contribution
Raleigh, NC
Dec 31, 2006

We live in the Raleigh area. I have visited this museum several times. There are 4 floors of bright colorful interesting real-life exhibits. My son's favorite part is the huge dinosaur on the 3rd floor and the Discovery Room. The Discovery room is an area where the kids can play and learn with one on one stuff. The Discovery room... more

“What a pleasant surprise”
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5 of 5 stars
PhxtoNC 7 contributions
Charlotte, NC
Jul 17, 2005
11/11 found this review helpful

We visited Raleigh on a sunday and almost everything in town was closed! We were so fortunate to come to this free! museum downtown and what a treasure it is! The exhibits were fascinating and so interesting. There is a room on one of the higher floors that you can actually go in (and your children too if they are... more

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Museum of Natural Sciences Address

11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Tel: 919 733 7450