North Carolina Museum of History

Trip ideas while visiting Raleigh in North Carolina

North Carolina Museum of History

The North Carolina Museum of History is a museum dedicated to the history of North Carolina. It features various exhibits that explore different aspects of the state’s history. One of its main attractions is the permanent exhibition called the “Story of North Carolina,” covering 14,000 years of the state’s history. This exhibit spans 20,000 square feet and includes notable highlights such as two full-size historic houses and a life-size replica of the Wright brothers’ plane known as the “Wright Flyer.” Additionally, the museum offers exhibits on topics like sports and the Civil War. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of temporary exhibits that change regularly throughout the year.

The enchanting stories of wars and North Carolina’s origins have delighted visitors, particularly through the museum’s preservation of historic homes.