Museum Hours
Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday, noon–5:00 p.m.Ticket and Group Tour Information
Admission is free for ages 18 and under. The fee is $5 for ages 19 and up; $4 for senior citizens, active military personnel, and adult groups of 10 or more. Admission is free for Associates members and for adults who accompany school or youth groups of 10 or more. Purchase tickets at the Museum Shop, located in the museum lobby.
To schedule tours for groups of 10 or more, call the Capital Area Visitor Center at 919-807-7950 or toll-free at 866-724-8687. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more.
School Groups
To schedule a school group visit, call Visitor Services at 919-807-7950 or toll-free at 866-724-8687. Or e-mail or fax your scheduling request: e-mail jackie.parrish@ncdcr.gov or fax 919-733-9034.
Directions and Parking
The museum is in downtown Raleigh, between the State Capitol and the Legislative Building, at 5 East Edenton Street. The main entrance faces Bicentennial Plaza pedestrian mall linking Jones and Edenton Streets.
From the North or East: Take the Capital Boulevard exit off I-440 north of Raleigh. Follow the Capital Boulevard (Downtown) designation. Continue south approximately two miles and turn left onto Jones Street. Go three blocks. The museum is on the right.
From the West or South: Off I-440, take the Person Street exit. Proceed north for two miles. Turn left onto Edenton Street. Go two blocks. The museum is on the right.
Parking weekdays in the Jones/Edenton Street lot for $1.00 per hour. Metered parking along Jones and Edenton Streets. Free parking on weekends.
Visitors in wheelchairs can enter the museum through the Fletcher Garden entrance, which faces Jones Street. Enter the building through the glass doors facing Fletcher Garden (look for the Liberty Bell replica). Take the elevators to the lobby level (L). Wheelchairs are available free of charge at the museum information desk.
Buses
Please ask about bus parking when you make your group arrangements with Capital Area Visitor Services at 919-807-7950.
Dining and Hotels
If you need a place to dine, stay, or if you are looking for other exciting activities in the area, contact the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau. Plan your visit to Raleigh now!
