North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

The Southeast’s largest natural history museum offers four fl oors of exhibits, live animals, a store and Acro Cafe. Highlights include the world’s most complete Acrocanthosaurus dinosaur; Willo, the fi rst dinosaur discovered with a fossilized heart; a two-story waterfall; and the Living Conservatory buzzing with hummingbirds and butterfl ies. Museum hosts spectacular new traveling exhibits every year. Hands-on programs daily. Free admission, donations accepted; charge for special exhibits. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm.

Address:
11 W. Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27601

Toll Free Phone: (877) 462-8724
Phone: (919) 733-7450
Fax: (919) 733-1573

Email: museum@naturalsciences.org

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Accessible to People with Disabilities: Yes

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Sneak preview of the Museum's newest Special Exhibit Megalodon: Largest Shark That Ever Lived Sneak preview of the Museum's newest Special Exhibit Megalodon: Largest Shark That Ever Lived 6 ...
Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived At 60 feet long, Carcharodon megalodon was the largest shark that ever lived and a dominant marine p ...
Reptile & Amphibian Day See amazing and exotic live reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Get up close to venomous ...

Sneak preview of the Museum's newest Special Exhibit Megalodon: Largest Shark That Ever Lived

Sneak preview of the Museum's newest Special Exhibit Megalodon: Largest Shark That Ever Lived 6 ...

Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived

At 60 feet long, Carcharodon megalodon was the largest shark that ever lived and a dominant marine p ...

Reptile & Amphibian Day

See amazing and exotic live reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Get up close to venomous ...