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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

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The Southeast's largest natural history museum features dinosaurs, whale skeletons, live animals, walk-through dioramas, special exhibits, hands-on … See more

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Jun 16, 2024
We spent 4 hours here including lunch at the cafe and were entertained the whole time. Wonderful, clean and fun. I would definitely recommend for families with young kids mine were 5&6 Full review by H5297VLrebeccad
May 22, 2024
My children are finally old enough to enjoy and appreciate this wonderful (and free) museum. We will definately have to take advantage of it this summer, but last August was our first visit and we en… Full review by Victoria B
May 13, 2024
We really appreciate that Raleigh has a variety of free museums for the public to enjoy. There is parking on the street, or in parking lots. We went on a Sunday and it was really crowded. It made … Full review by NW748
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Oldest Established Museum in North Carolina
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is located in Raleigh, North Carolina as the oldest established museum in North C…
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The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the largest natural sciences museum in the southeast United States. The f…
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Explore the natural wonders of North Carolina, from the depths of its ocean to its rocky mountains. Complete with a 20-foot (6-meter) …
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The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS) is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. This museum is the oldest establish…
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Director:Eric Dorfman
Established:1879

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Do they have a place to keep a back pack or purse?
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They do not have lockers or any other place to store your stuff. You carry your things with you.
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Can you bring a lunch and eat it in the cafeteria?
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You are not allowed to eat your home-brought food in the museum. However, you are allowed to bring your food and eat it on the outdoor Bicentennial Plaza. They have a cafe …
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You are not allowed to eat your home-brought food in the museum. However, you are allowed to bring your food and eat it on the outdoor Bicentennial Plaza. They have a cafe where you can purchase meals.
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Open on Monday?
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Yes 9 am to 5 pm.
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Hi I'm wondering Is it free to see the dinosaurs exhibit?
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Yes admission is free but donations are accepted
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What are your hours?
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The Museum in downtown Raleigh is open Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm; closed Mondays.
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Groups of more than 10 people are required to schedule their visit
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There is also a daily planet cafe and the acro cafe on the premises which serve some wonderful food to fuel your further quest for exploration
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If you arrive after 10am on a school day, swarms of elementary-school children rampage all over the place
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No fee for general admission to the museum, though there is a small charge for its special exhibits and 3-d movies
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On Sundays, the museum is open from noon until 5 p. m
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It offers a huge selection of exhibits and is one of the south east united states largest natural history museums
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The museum offers detailed floor maps for self-guided tours, or you can get their app for a digital guide
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You can see live butterflies, the impressive skeleton of a whale, as well as deer and other animals that live in this state
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Check out some of the rotating exhibits, dive into the wide world of physics, or maybe even check out the zoo
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Children under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult
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You will find the museum in downtown raleigh and general admission is free
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The museum's various rooms can be rented for an unforgettable birthday party any kid would love
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Skywalks lead to a glossy extension, the Nature Research Center, where you can watch scientists at work on their projects
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The museum showcases a range of permanent collections and regularly changed special exhibits, live shows, and nature films for all ages
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