Burlington, North Carolina

Culture, History, Historic House, Military, Park, Specialized

The Textile Heritage Museum established in 2004 is one of the few museums in the Southeastern United States, which shares the history and culture of the early 19th and 20th century Textile Industry era. There are more than 2,000 artifacts inside this 6,000 square foot original mill building that was once the company store and management office.

Wilmington, North Carolina

Children's, History, Science

The Children's Museum of Wilmington stimulates children's imagination, curiosity, and love of learning. Our aim is to have our visitors learn amazing things about themselves, and the world where we live, through informal, playful hands-on and child-directed experiences. In our warm and inviting environment, children and adults find ample opportunities to explore the arts, sciences, and culture through engaging exhibits and programs. We offer Summer Camps, Toddler times and Fetch Friday, in addition to many impromptue events through the week. Birthday parties are welcomed. Call ahead for parties and Field Trips.' Museum.History='The Children’s Museum of Wilmington began in 1991 when a task force of local parents began pursuing the idea of a “hands on” learning through play center.

Durham, North Carolina

Art

3,600 square foot gallery with 9-l0 exhibits annually.Located in Durham Arts Council Building

Greensboro, North Carolina

Art, History

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Children's, Science

A hands-on science museum for the entire family.

Kenly, North Carolina

History

Museum illustrates the rural life of eastern N.C.'s farm families since the late l890's

New Bern, North Carolina

Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens in New Bern, NC is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Botanical Garden, Library, Nature Centers, Science

The Garden encompasses 77 acres of pine and hardwood forest, and boasts meticulously preserved natural areas of the region's indigenous plants, trees and wildlife. The cultivated garden areas showcase more than 2,000 varieties of ornamental plants, and include our renowned Daylily, Camellia and Hosta gardens. The River Walk, Heritage Garden, Children's Garden, and PWC Water Wise Garden provide unique educational experiences for young and old alike.

Bailey, North Carolina

History, Specialized

This quaint museum is housed in two 19th century doctors' offices. It includes the 1857 office of Howard Franklin Freeman, MD, and an Apothecary Shop with cabinets from the late 1800s. Some apothecary jars and bottles still contain their original medicinal ingredients. The museum's collections all pay tribute to the rural practice of medicine including surgical sets, blood letting instruments, Civil War era instruments and microscopes. The Art of Nursing exhibit features nursing uniforms, memorabilia and an Iron Lung from the polio epidemics. The Carriage House boasts a saddle, horse-drawn buggy, and two vintage Model T's.

Morehead City, North Carolina

Art, History, Historical Society, Library

The History Place captures the past of Carteret County through exhibits, displays, programs and publications. Artifacts date to the 1700's. Exhibit gallery, research library, museum store, auditorium, banquet room, conference room and tea room on site.

Creedmoor, North Carolina

Art

Displays approx. 500 pieces of old pottery (mostly from N.C.).

Asheville, North Carolina

Science

One of three nature centers in the U.S. accredited by AAM

Mount Gilead, North Carolina

Archaeology, Culture, History

For more than a thousand years, Indians lived an agricultural life on the lands that became known as North Carolina. About the 11th century A.D., a new cultural tradition emerged in the Pee Dee River Valley. That new culture, called "Pee Dee" by archaeologists, was part of a widespread tradition known as "South Appalachian Mississippian." Throughout Georgia, South Carolina, eastern Tennessee, western North Carolina, and the southern North Carolina Piedmont, the new culture gave rise to complex societies. These inhabitants built earthen mounds for their spiritual and political leaders, engaged in widespread trade, supported craft specialists, and celebrated a new kind of religion.

New Bern, North Carolina

History

The reconstructed home of N.C.'s colonial governor William Tryon. Museum buildings include the John-Wright Stanly House, the Dixon-Stevenson House, New Bern Academy, Daves House, Jones House, Commission House, Disosway House, Daves House, Gaston Hous