Fodor's Expert Review North Carolina Museum of History

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Founded in 1902, this Smithsonian-affiliated museum is now in a state-of-the-art facility on Bicentennial Plaza. Its signature exhibit, The Story of North Carolina, traces over 14,000 years of the state’s history. The museum also houses the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, which displays memorabilia from hundreds of inductees, from college heroes to pro superstars and Olympic contenders. You can see Richard Petty's race car, Arnold Palmer's Ryder Cup golf bag, and Harlem Globetrotter Meadowlark Lemon's uniforms. Even if your time is short, it's worth popping in to admire the wall-sized oil paintings of the state's most beautiful natural vistas.

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5 E. Edenton St.
Raleigh, North Carolina  27601, USA

919-814--7000

www.ncmuseumofhistory.org

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: Free, Mon.–Sat. 9–5, Sun. noon–5

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