North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences | NCMNS | NC's Oldest Established Museum | Raleigh, NC

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS) is a museum in Raleigh, North Carolina. The museum is the oldest in the state.
The museum is made up of six facilities, divided between five campuses. The newest facility, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Greenville, was announced in 2020 and opened to the public on September 18, 2021. NCMNS is a division of the state Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the state’s most-visited museum, and its high standards are reflected in its affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution.
The museum includes four floors of exhibits in its Nature Exploration Center and Nature Research Center - some including live animals - plus gift shops and cafes serving up delicious food. All exhibits can easily be explored through various self-guided tours.
Address: 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
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