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    North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

    2,012 Reviews
    #1 of 159 things to do in Raleigh
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    Natural History Museums, Science Museums, Museums
    11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1029
    +1 919-707-9800
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    “Good experience but....”

    The museum is a nice walk through. There is a lot about animals and prehistoric animals. There are... read more

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    Sudler_Family
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    Indianapolis, Indiana
    “Amazing, wonderful, top drawer.”

    To visit a location in which scientists, teachers and students are actually at work while you are... read more

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Scott S
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    Vero Beach, Florida
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    The Southeast's largest natural history museum features dinosaurs, whale skeletons, live animals, walk-through dioramas, special exhibits, hands-on science education and accessible scientists. IMLS National Medal Finalist, 2014.

    About North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

    The Southeast's largest natural history museum features dinosaurs, whale skeletons, live animals, walk-through dioramas, special exhibits, hands-on science education and accessible scientists. IMLS National Medal Finalist, 2014.
    4.5
    2,012 reviews
    • Excellent77%
    • Very good19%
    • Average2%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
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    “all ages” (202 reviews)
    “butterfly room” (54 reviews)
    “butterfly exhibit” (36 reviews)
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    Hours Today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1029
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Good experience but....

    The museum is a nice walk through. There is a lot about animals and prehistoric animals. There are also cute things for the kids to do like hide in tree trunks and also have a hands on experience with many different scientific things. They can...More

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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Amazing, wonderful, top drawer.

    To visit a location in which scientists, teachers and students are actually at work while you are there in addition to superlative displays was truly a pleasure. I have been in many museums throughout the US and Europe, but I rate this one #1. Don't...More

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    NCMNS, Marketing Assistant at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, responded to this reviewResponded today

    Thanks for visiting!

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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    What Fun!

    Family visit - one of many to the Museum today. Children, parents, grandparents, camp groups all roaming through this fascinating space. The museum looks at North Carolina from the Coast to the Mountains and shares dioramas of the of the flora and fauna. It even...More

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    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Family outing

    I and my neice and nephews are from Philly so this was a nice free day trip. We enjoyed all the exhibits and as a teacher I appreciated that not only was I treating them to a trip but an educational one as well ....More

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    We're glad you all enjoyed your visit to the museum!

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Very educative and interesting

    Spent a lovely rainy day indoors learning about the natural history of North Carolina. Great place for kids and everyone wanting to broaden their knowledge of the natural sciences.

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    NCMNS, Marketing Assistant at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, responded to this reviewResponded today

    Thanks for visiting! We hope to see you again, soon.

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great for all ages. We learned a lot and had fun doing it.

    Lots of interactive exhibits for all ages. Two four story buildings that are connected by both an interior and an exterior bridge. There are actual scientist staff members working onsite that you can watch while they work. They are more than happy to show you...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Free Family Entertainment

    The NC Natural History Museum never fails to impress young and old. The museum is free for general admission, though we always leave a monetary donation as the museum is mainly funded through the local universities and grants. We want to do our part to...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Very nice and convenient

    When here with my grandson 9 years old. Lots of things to look at and do plenty to touch. Close to several other museums and attractions but several floors to keep them interested.

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    Thanks for visiting!

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Day trip

    Great place to visit for children, young adults, parents and grand parents. Learned alot from the knowledgeable caretakers

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Best visit ever

    Loved this place so much that you need to visit it 2 X since it free anyway. you will not be disappointed kids will love it to the max.

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    Yes 9 am to 5 pm.
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    Yes admission is free but donations are accepted
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    I avoid attractions on holiday weekends because of people visiting from out of town so I'm assuming so.
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