About the North Carolina Museum of History
The North Carolina Museum of History connects the people of our state with the past. Our work spans across North Carolina’s rich landscapes, from the coast to the Blue Ridge Mountains to the longleaf pine forests. As stewards of our state’s history, we have the privilege of caring for more than 150,000 artifacts that help tell these stories. We share the people and events that have shaped the state over time.
History is created every day and has the power to inform and enrich our understanding of the present. At the museum, we believe everyone contributes to that story. We collect material culture—the objects people create and use in their daily lives—to preserve those connections. These objects help bring North Carolina’s story to life through the people behind them.
Located at 5 East Edenton Street in downtown Raleigh, across from the North Carolina State Capitol, the museum welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. While the building is temporarily closed, we continue to share North Carolina’s history through exhibitions, educational programs, and partnerships across the state.
