North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

The Southeast’s largest natural history museum offers four floors of exhibits, live animals, a store, and Acro Caf?. Highlights include the world’s most complete Acrocanthosaurus dinosaur; Willo, the only dinosaur discovered with a fossilized heart; a two-story waterfall; and the Living Conservatory buzzing with hummingbirds and butterflies. Admission free; hands-on programs daily.

Getting There & Details

Address
11 West Jones Street Bicentennial PlazaRaleigh, NC 27601
Phone
(877)462-8724
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.naturalsciences.org
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