Places to Visit in Raleigh .... FREE

 Capital Area Visitor Information (located in NC Museum of History)
The center serves as an information/rest center for visitors to Raleigh's state-owned cultural and historic attractions. The staff provides free brochures, maps and a slide presentation about Raleigh and can schedule tours of area attractions with advance notice.
5 E. Edenton St. (located in NC Museum of History)
Raleigh, NC    (919) 807-7950


North Carolina State Capital
 Built between 1833 and 1840, this National Historic Landmark is one of the best-preserved examples of a civic building in the Greek Revival style of architecture. It originally housed the governor's office, cabinet offices, legislative chambers, state library and state geologist's office.

Capitol Square, 1 E. Edenton Street    (919) 733-4994
Free Admission
Hours: Mon. - Sat., 9 am - 5pm; Sun., 1 - 5 pm. Tour time is approximately 30 minutes. Guided tours are available with advance notice through the Capital Area Visitor Information.
 

North Carolina State Legislative Building
 Home of the North Carolina General Assembly, the building is unique because it is devoted solely to the legislative branch of state government. Throughout the building, provisions are made for easy public access and observation of the legislative process.

Corner of Jones and Salisbury Streets    (919) 733-7928
Free Admission
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 5 pm; Sat., 9 am - 5 pm; Sun., 1 - 5 pm. Tour time is approximately 30 minutes. Guided tours are available with advance notice through the Capital Area Visitor Information.


North Carolina Excutive Mansion
 This fine Victorian-style mansion, home to N.C. governors since 1891, once was described by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt as having "the most beautiful governor's residence interior in America." Built from native North Carolina materials, it has been occupied by 26 governors' families.

200 N. Blount Street    (919) 807-7950
Free Admission
Hours vary; please call for times and seasonal open house hours. Tour time is approximately 30 minutes. Guided tours are available with advance notice through the Capital Area Visitor Information.
 

North Carolina State Archives
 The State Archives preserves original and microfilm records of the colony and state of North Carolina from 1663 to the present. This includes state agency and county records, private manuscript collections, maps, photographs and other documentary evidence that are available for research.

109 E. Jones Street    (919) 733-3952
Free Admission
Hours: Tues. - Fri., 8 am - 5:30 pm; Sat., 9 am - 5 pm; Closed Sun. and Mon.

Raleigh is also home to North Carolina's museums of art, history and natural sciences. It offers the only interactive museum about the world, along with the region's largest natural history museum and art museum with the most comprehensive European art collection in the South.

North Carolina Museum of History
 Entertain at the Museum of History, and make your event an elegant affair. With a variety of spaces for rental and a convenient downtown location, the museum is an ideal choice for a wide array of events, including wedding receptions, business meetings, performances, corporate dinners, and holiday parties.

5 East Edenton Street    (919) 807-7900
Free Admission
Hours: Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., Noon-5pm; Closed Mon.

 

North Carolina Museum of Natural Science
 Imagine dancing with dinosaurs, chatting amid live butterflies and meeting amongst whales. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' unique meeting spaces make wonderful events possible.

11 West Jones Street    (919) 733-7450
Free Admission
Admission to the museum and the permanent exhibits is free.
There is a charge for some special exhibitions
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday, 12 pm - 5 pm;
On the first Friday of every month (except as noted) the Museum stays open until 9 pm.

 

Raleigh City Museum
 Located in the Historic 1874 Brigs Hardware Building in the heart of Downtown Raleigh. The Raleigh City Museum's first floor exhibition gallery or lower level classroom are both unique settings for recpetions, luncheons, or buiness meetings.

220 Fayetteville Street Mall    (919) 832-3775
Free Admission
Hours: Tuesday-Friday from 10am to 4pm; Saturday from 1pm to 4pm;
Closed on Sunday & Monday

 

Artspace
 Artspace offers an atmosphere of colorful, interesting art in a unique building. Your event can be surrounded by Artists' studios and exhibition galleries in a historic building. For your privacy, we allow only one event in the building at a time

Artspace is located at the corner of Davie and Blount Streets in downtown Raleigh's City Market.
201 E. Davie Street    (919) 821-2787
Free Admission
Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm; First Fri. of each month, 10am-10pm;
Closed Sun. & Mon. Studio hours vary.

 

North Carolina Museum of Art 
 The North Carolina Museum of Art houses a permanent collection of works spanning 5,000 years of artistic heritage. Changing exhibitions enrich visitors' experiences in three additional gallery areas. Special events can be held in the Museum Cafe or north dining room; food service required. Tours of the museum can be arranged during the special event.
 

Directions From East or South of Raleigh  (or See Map from downtown)
Take I-40 East that circles Raleigh around the south end. Get off I-40 at exit 289 back towards Raleigh and Wade Ave. Follow Wade Ave. to the Blue Ridge Road exit, and take this exit. Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road. The Museum is on the right. Look for a large granite marker with flags.

Free onsite parking
2110 Blue Ridge Road    (919) 839-6262
Free Admission
Admission to the museum and the permanent collection is free.
There is a charge for some special exhibitions.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m; Closed Monday

 

Mordecai Historic Park
 The peaceful village setting of Mordecai Historic Park is accented by the canopies of majestic oak trees and the character of historic buildings that represents the antebellum South.

One Mimosa Street
Raleigh,  NC    (919) 857-4364
PRICE: $5 adults, $3 for 7-17 years, free under 6
Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday 10 am -4 pm; Closed Sundays and Mondays

 
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