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
- Quilt-Speak: Uncovering Women’s Voices Through Quilts
- One Giant Leap: North Carolina and the Space Race
- Freedom! A Promise Disrupted: North Carolina, 1862-1901
- The Story of North Carolina
- 1920s Drugstore
- North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
- History in Every Direction: Tar Heel Junior Historian Association Discovery Gallery
- History of the Harvest
- David Marshall “Carbine” Williams
- 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 is one upcoming event:
Museum after Dark: Grown-Up Game Night
Friday, November 1, 2019
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free
Adults only
Mark your calendars and plan to attend this fun-filled evening of life-size games (and local libations)—and a screening of Toy Story. Free activities for general admission guests take place in the museum lobby, Daniels Auditorium, and the Museum Shop, where they can taste some of the North Carolina wines available for sale. In addition, on Level 3, our new Toy Boom! exhibit (also free) will be open for all visitors.
MOHA/museum members can enjoy one hour (6–7 p.m.) of Putt-Putt & Pilsners, as well! Learn more: bit.ly/2IH0bNW
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