City of Raleigh Museum’s mission is to “Preserve Raleigh’s Past for the Future.” It’s supported by the nonprofit Friends of the COR Museum.
The museum is at 220 Fayetteville Street, in the 1874 Briggs Building in historic downtown Raleigh.
Admission is free, although a $5 donation is suggested and can be placed in the donation box in the gift shop.
Hours:
- Tuesday-Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Monday: Closed
- First Friday of month: 6 to 9 p.m.
Learn about more free museums to visit in the Triangle (and free museum days.)
Read on to see upcoming events at City of Raleigh Museum.
Upcoming events at City of Raleigh Museum
You can find City of Raleigh Museum’s upcoming events on their website or Facebook page.
Celebrating 50 Years of Raleigh Greenways: Past, Present, and Future
October 8, 2026
5 p.m.
Free
Enjoy a special evening reception and panel discussion celebrating the 50th anniversary of Raleigh’s Capital Area Greenway System.
Explore a new mini exhibit highlighting Raleigh greenways and learn more about the system’s beginnings, its growth and impact over the past five decades, and what’s ahead.
Raleigh Parks Director Stephen Bentley will offer remarks, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Adam Forman, Assistant Director of Raleigh Parks. Panelists Chuck Flink, Jared Harber, Sig Hutchinson, Lisa Schiffbauer, and Iona Thomas will share perspectives on the greenway system’s past, present, and future and its role in connecting communities, supporting recreation, and enhancing quality of life across Raleigh.
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