North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

North Carolina created this museum in 1879 by combining state agricultural and geological collections. The Nature Exploration Center now connects with the Nature Research Center, where visible laboratories, live presentations, and the huge Daily Planet globe make current research part of the public visit.The main downtown galleries are free and open daily, with listed holiday closures. The Living Conservatory, Naturalist Center, Discovery Room, cafes, and labs can keep shorter or seasonal schedules. The two main buildings use different street addresses but operate as one connected experience. More

North Carolina created this museum in 1879 by combining state agricultural and geological collections. The Nature Exploration Center now connects with the Nature Research Center, where visible laboratories, live presentations, and the huge Daily Planet globe make current research part of the public visit.The main downtown galleries are free and open daily, with listed holiday closures. The Living Conservatory, Naturalist Center, Discovery Room, cafes, and labs can keep shorter or seasonal schedules. The two main buildings use different street addresses but operate as one connected experience. More