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May 1, 2024 · RALEIGH. May 1, 2024. The North Carolina Museum of History announces the start of an exciting transformation! This historic gem, proudly affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, is gearing up to unveil a dramatic new experience in a few years that will redefine how visitors connect with the vibrant tapestry of North Carolina's past.
The Story of North Carolina, the largest exhibit ever produced at the NC Museum of History in Raleigh, opened to rave reviews in 2011. This permanent exhibit traces life in North Carolina from its earliest inhabitants through the 20th century. Admission is free. More than 14,000 years of the state’s history unfold through fascinating ...
Visit The Story of North Carolina 360˚ Student Tours page to choose from 13 smaller gallery tours. Information dots within these tours feature a range of additional content—background information, artifacts in 360°, photographs, and videos that work together to provide new insights into 14,000 years of our state’s history. Matterport 3D ...
Jul 22, 2023 · The exhibit titled “The Story of North Carolina”, the museum’s most expansive, traverses 14,000 years of history. This voyage from the early indigenous settlements to the state’s 20th-century metamorphosis unravels North Carolina’s past and provokes profound discourse on societal, economic, and political transitions.
18 hours ago · We Foster a Passion for North Carolina History. Visitors from around the world travel to the North Carolina Museum of History, a Smithsonian Affiliate, to discover fascinating secrets and hidden gems from our state's past. Located at 5 East Edenton Street in the heart of downtown Raleigh, across from the North Carolina State Capitol, the state ...
The N.C. Museum of History, located in downtown Raleigh, is open seven days a week and is closed on some holidays. Hours are Tuesday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m and Sunday: Noon–5 p.m. Call the museum at 919-814-7000 for more information. Visit the N.C. Museum of History. With a collection of more than 350,000 artifacts that spans more than ...
Mission Statement. The Division of State History Museums collects and preserves artifacts and other historical materials relating to the history and heritage of North Carolina in a local, regional, national, and international context to assist people in understanding how the past influences the present. The division interprets history through ...
