Museums

Ackland Art Museum
The Ackland Art Museum exists to bring people and works of art together. The Museum acquires, preserves, exhibits and interprets works of art as an academic unit of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to fulfill the University's mission to provide teaching, research and public service for the citizens of North Carolina. Hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 1-5pm. Admission is free.
Columbia St. near the Franklin St. intersection
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
(919) 966-5736
ackland@email.unc.edu

Morehead Planetarium
The Morehead Planetarium is one of the largest planetariums in the United States. The building and grounds complete with a 68-foot, domed Star Theater and Zeiss Model VI Star Projector, scientific exhibits and classrooms, 24-inch Cassegrain reflecting telescope and observation decks, Visitor's Center, art galleries, rose gardens and the massive sundial were built for students of all ages with all interests.
UNC-CH, Franklin St.
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
(919) 962-1236
mhplanet@unc.edu

Mountain Gateway Museum
Near Asheville, interprets the Mountain region's history from the earliest inhabitants through the settlement period and into the twentieth century.
The corner of Water and Catawba Streets
Old Fort, NC 28762
(828) 668-9259
mgm@ncmail.net

Museum of the Albemarle
Tells the story of the people who have lived in the Albemarle region -- from Native Americans to the first English-speaking colonists to farmers and fishermen. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 2-5pm. Admission is free.
1116 U.S. 17 South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-1453
moa@ncmail.net

Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex
The Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex collects, preserves, and interprets the cultural history of southern North Carolina from prehistory to the present. Through exhibits and educational programming, the complex raises public awareness of the past and its influence on the present. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 1-5pm.
801 Arsenal Ave.
Fayetteville, NC 28305
(910) 486-1330
mcf@ncmail.net

North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
See the best collection of living North Carolina wildlife in the area including alligators, bats, snakes, turtles, owls, fish, an opossum, and a woodchuck. Visit with the black bears, birds of prey, and endangered red wolves. Admission prices are $8.50 for adults, $7.50 for seniors, $6 for ages 3-12, and free under age 3. Hours are Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm and Sun. 12-5pm.
433 Murray Ave.
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 220-5429
contactus@ncmls.org
www.ncmis.org

North Carolina Maritime Museum
Seeks to preserve and interpret all aspects of North Carolina's rich maritime heritage through educational exhibits, programs and field trips.
315 Front St.
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-7317
maritime@ncmail.net

North Carolina Museum of History
Since its founding in 1902, the North Carolina Museum of History has been an exciting place to explore North Carolina history. Museum staff and volunteers are dedicated to encouraging visitors to discover the past; to reflect on their own lives and their place in history; and to preserve state, regional, and local history for future generations. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 12-5pm.
5 East Edenton St.
Raleigh, NC
(919) 807-7900

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Four floors of exhibits include four great whales, the world's only Acrocanthosaurus and Willo, the dinosaur with a heart! Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 12-5pm
Themed birthday parties, special exhibits, live animals, kids classes and more.  Nature Fun For the Very Young is a class for 2-3 year olds.
11 W. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 733-7450
www.naturalsciences.org

N.C. Transportation Museum
www.nctrans.org
411 Salisbury Ave., Spencer, NC