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North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton St
Raleigh, NC 27607
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 50 attractions in Raleigh
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Explore North Carolina's past and learn about its people. See exhibits highlighting the state's military history, decorative arts, sports heroes and...... more » Explore North Carolina's past and learn about its people. See exhibits highlighting the state's military history, decorative arts, sports heroes and more. Admission is free. Special programs include craft demonstrations, music concerts and family events. The Museum Shop features North Carolina crafts. Free parking is available on weekends. The museum is a part of the Office of Archives and History, N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. « less
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Attraction type: History museum, Museum, Other
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: 5 E Edenton St Raleigh, NC 27607
Tel: 919 715 0200

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“Decent Free Museum in Downtown Raleigh”
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3 of 5 stars
KingCobra7003   136 contributions
Marlton, NJ
Sep 1, 2009

I enjoyed the Natural Science Museum more than this one, but this wasn't half bad. If you go on a weekend the parking is FREE as well nearby in the parking lot on the other side of the building. This museum had mainly just 1 floor of exhibits and it took us (family of 4, 25-58) not even an hour... more

“Great Deal”
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4 of 5 stars
bbird878   5 contributions
Bethlehem, PA
Jan 8, 2007

A friend and I stumbled on this museum while walking around downtown Raleigh. While not as exciting or engaging as the Natural Science Museum across the plaza, the exhibits were interesting and gave a bit of insight into the history of North Carolina. I especially enjoyed the medical exhibit on the third floor - I have never seen anything like... more

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North Carolina Museum of History Address

5 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27607
Tel: 919 715 0200