Founded in 1879 as the state's first public museum, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences documents and interprets the natural history of the state of North Carolina through exhibits, research, collections, publications, and educational programming. Exciting interactive exhibits and dioramas showcase North Carolina's rich natural history and global connections.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences's exact location and directions.
Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.