Race exhibit to open at natural sciences museum

The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences will open a special exhibit this weekend on an important subject - race.

Race: Are We So Different? opens Saturday and runs through Oct. 22. Admission will be free, but tickets are required. (You can get ticket's on the museum's website).

Here's a description of the exhibit, courtesy of the natural sciences' museum: "What does the word 'race' mean to you? This exhibition looks at race through the lens of science, history, and personal experiences to promote a better understanding of human variation. Interactive exhibit components, historical artifacts, iconic objects, compelling photographs, multimedia presentations, and attractive graphic displays offer visitors to RACE an eye-opening look at its important subject matter. RACE tells the stories of race from the biological, cultural, and historical points of view offering an unprecedented look at race and racism in the United States.

This Saturday, on opening day, the exhibit will be open to the public from noon to 5 p.m. Regular exhibition hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday.