North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences - Raleigh, NC
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wimseyguy
N 35° 46.945 W 078° 38.340
17S E 713393 N 3962387
This is the largest Natural Sciences museum in the Southeastern US.
There are four floors of exhibits and an excellent cafe on the fourth floor. It is open to visitors with no admission 360 days a year.
Waymark Code: WM447B
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2008
Views: 72
The North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences was founded in 1879 by the N.C. General Assembly "to illustrate the agricultural and other resources and the natural history of the State." Today as it was in 1879, the Museum's mission is to educate the people of North Carolina.
The current Museum opened in April 2000, allowing visitors to experience for the first time in one place the richness and beauty of North Carolina's natural heritage.
General Admission is free, although donations are cheerfully accepted. There is a cover charge for special exhibits.
Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Name: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Location/Address:
11 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC USA
27601
Telephone Number: 919-733-7450
Web Site: [Web Link]
Type/Specialty: Natural Sciences
Agency/Ownership: NC Department of Environmental Resources
Educational programs: http://www.naturalsciences.org/education/index.html
Theater: http://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/ongoing.html#main
Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday 9:00-5:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00
Admission Fee: none except for special exhibits
Gift Shop: yes
Cafe/Restaurant: Acro Cafe on the fourth floor
Other Features: Not listed
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