By exploring the state's geography, prehistoric past, geology, plants, and animals, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences helps over a million visitors a year learn about the natural world. The museum has four floors of displays, live animals, and hands-on activities. At the Nature Research Center, you can watch scientists working at research labs through floor-to-ceiling glass walls. Researchers also give regular presentations at the center's three-story, multimedia space, which is also used to show spectacular scenes from nature. Use our Raleigh travel planner to visit North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences on your trip to Raleigh, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences reviews
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Need at least 2-3 hours. 4 story high the kids love it butterflies case was closed it’s free no lines easy parking free also
Need at least 2-3 hours. 4 story high the kids love it butterflies case was closed it’s free no lines easy parking free also more »
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Found this museum when we were rained out of our planned activities. Perfect little museum, very modern with 4 floors to explore all free! They, at the time of our visit, were hosting a James...
Found this museum when we were rained out of our planned activities. Perfect little museum, very modern with 4 floors to explore all free! They, at the time of our visit, were hosting a James... more »
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This place has definitely improved over the years! It's definitely worth your time going. It's free to enter and the paid events are not expensive at all. The best part is, you could spend all day there and still not see everything! I especially love their dinosaur exhibit. My only complaint is I wish the dinosaur exhibit was larger and more interactive for $10 a person. But I was surprised that they move!
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A large, poignant, nicely arranged collection of NC natural history from prehistoric time to now and beyond. So much to read and see and great interactive screens in Building 2 (don't miss going!) The building is really nice and well-planned. Nice customer service. Clean bathrooms. Great for all ages. Free and handicap-accessible. Free parking. In a great area close to other attractions.
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