Last updated: 9/28/2013
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Street Address
ll6 N. William StreetGoldsboro, NC 27530
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 665Goldsboro, NC 27533
phone: 919-734-5023
e-mail: info@waynemuseum.org
web: waynemuseum.org/

Hours

Tuesday - Saturday
11 AM - 4 PM

Admissions

Admission is free.

Staff

Brantley Partin
phone:
Christopher Lawson
phone:
Description

The Wayne County Museum is located in beautiful downtown Goldsboro at the corner of William Street and Mulberry Street across from the main Post Office.

History

Located in the historic district of Goldsboro, the Wayne County Museum strives to educate and entertain people of all ages by offering varied and diverse exhibits. The aim of the museum is to collect, preserve, study, and exhibit objects illustrating the history, science and cultural heritage of Wayne County and Central Eastern North Carolina.

The Wayne County Museum was founded in 1986 when the Goldsboro Woman’s Club graciously donated its classical Jeffersonian style building to the Wayne County Historical Association. The building constructed in 1927, and the home of the U.S.O. in the 1940’s, is filled with the rich history of Wayne County. The museum officially opened in 1988 and sponsors several special exhibits each year.

We are proud to be a part of the North Carolina Civil War Trail. A diorama of the Battle of Goldsborough Bridge is one of the highlights of our Civil War exhibit.

Facilities

The museum is located in the original Goldsboro Woman's Club building constructed in 1927.

Auditoriums
Lecture Halls
Performance Areas
Services
Gift Shop

The Wayne County Museum gift shop carries a selection of local history titles as well as locally crafted items such as pottery and hand-made baskets. Some of our books can be purchased through our Amazon.com store by clicking the icons found on our new website. If you are interested in items not sold online, please contact us and we can arrange payment and shipment to your door.

Your Next Event Rental

The second floor of the museum is available to rent for a wide range of events including weddings, receptions, reunions, and group meetings and presentations. There is space for more than 75 people and tables and chairs are available. The room also includes a stage and convenient elevator access.

Gift Shop
Online Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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