North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences

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  • Address: 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601, United States
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  • Timings: 09:00 am - 05:00 pm Details
  • Phone: +1-9197079800
  • Time Required: 03:00 Hrs
  • Tags: Museums, Family And Kids
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The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the oldest museum in North Carolina and the largest of its kind in the whole of Southeast US. The museum basically consists of four institutions – the Nature Exploration Center, Nature Research Center, Prairie Ridge Ecostation satellite facility and the North Carolina Museum of Forestry. The Museum has an extensive collection of dinosaurs, shark and whale skeletons, animals and birds, special exhibitions and many more wonderful attractions that have made it North Carolina’s most popular museum. The facility also has extremely knowledgeable scientists and researchers who are easily accessible and would be happy to answer any question you or your kid might have. There is also a Daily Planet cafe and the ACRO Cafe on the premises which serve some wonderful food to fuel your further quest for exploration.

North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences Travel Tips

  • Groups of more than 10 people are required to schedule their visit.

Entrance Ticket Details For North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences

  • Temporary and featured exhibitions may have admission fee.

North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences Hours

  • Thursdays: Nature Research Center open till 9 pm.
  • Prairie Ridge closes daily at 4:30 pm.
  • Please refer to official website for further detailed timings.

How to Reach North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences

  • By Bus: Bus number 2 stops at W Jones St and n Salisbury St bus station.
  • By renting or hiring a car/taxi.

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  • North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences Address: 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601, United States
  • North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences Contact Number: +1-9197079800
  • North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences Timing: 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Best time to visit North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences(preferred time): 09:00 am - 02:00 pm
  • Time required to visit North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences: 03:00 Hrs
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  • 35.01% of people who visit Raleigh include North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences in their plan

  • 66.67% of people start their North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences visit around 09 AM - 10 AM

  • People usually take around 3 Hrs to see North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences

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