North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street in Raleigh, is free to visit. It’s open every day, with the following exceptions:
Closed New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Current Exhibits
- The North Carolina Roots of Artist Ernie Barnes (Through March 3, 2019)
- A Thousand Words: Photographs by Vietnam Veterans
- Alexander Hamilton: Immigrant, Patriot, Visionary
- The Story of North Carolina
- 1920s Drugstore
- History in Every Direction: Tar Heel Junior Historian Association Discovery Gallery
- History of the Harvest
- North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
- David Marshall “Carbine” Williams
- A Call to Arms
- Meet the Statues
The museum hosts a number of events every month. You can see the full list here. Some are free and some have a fee. Here are some of the upcoming festivals as well as other free events:
Festivals at North Carolina Museum of History
23rd Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration
23rd Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration
Saturday, November 17th, 2018
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free
Musicians, dancers, artists, storytellers, and authors from North Carolina’s eight state-recognized tribes will gather for this popular family event. Named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, the 23rd Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration offers something for all ages and gives a firsthand opportunity to learn about the state’s American Indian culture (with a population of over 120,000), past and present. Activities include craft demonstrations, hands-on activities, games, foods, and much more.
18th Annual African American Cultural Celebration
18th Annual African American Cultural Celebration
Saturday, January 26th, 2019
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free
Join the statewide kickoff to Black History Month at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh. Named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, the 18th annual African American Cultural Celebration will feature more than 75 musicians, storytellers, dancers, chefs, historians, playwrights, authors, artists, reenactors, and more.
Other events at the North Carolina Museum of History
History à la Carte: Running for Freedom: Enslaved Runaways in NC, 1775–1840
Wednesday, February 13th, 2019
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Free
Speaker: Dr. Freddie Parker, Retired Professor of History,
North Carolina Central University
Enslaved men, women, and children who fled from their owners between 1775 and 1840 often “disappeared.” Learn how their relatives searched for loved ones—based on newspaper advertisements for runaways that conveyed physical descriptions, personality traits, locations, and rewards—during and after the Civil War.
Bring your own lunch; some beverages provided. Register to reserve a seat.
Tartan Day NC 2019
Friday, April 12th, 2019: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 13th, 2019: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free
Tartan Day NC celebrates the Scottish-ness of North Carolina on April 12-13, 2019! Join The Celtic Force at the North Carolina Museum of History for a day of bagpipes, highland dancing, discussions & demonstrations of all things Scottish.
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