Museums
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.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Address
- 11 West Jones Street Bicentennial PlazaRaleigh, NC 27601
- Phone
- (877)462-8724
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.naturalsciences.org
- Map
- Get Directions →
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Learn more →Upcoming Events
Events in Raleigh
Jun
21
Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show
Jun
24
Market Festival
Jun
30
July 4th Celebration
Jun
30
July 4th Celebration at the N.C. State Fairgrounds
Jul
2
Peach Day
Jul
4
State Capitol Independence Day Celebration
Jul
15
History ? la Carte: The Sport of Kings (and Peasants): Horse Racing in North Carolina, 1700-1942
Jul
16
Watermelon Day
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