Museums Coverage

Take the kids: NC Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame

The NC Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame is located at 2222 Pilots View Road in Asheboro, NC.

Tandra Wilkerson, WRAL contributor

5 best indoor play spaces for small children in the Triangle

Are you looking for somewhere to take your kids to play on bad weather days? Here are five indoor playgrounds in the Triangle to take your kids for fun.

Jennifer DuMond Zelek, WRAL contributor

Tar Heel Traveler: Asheville Pinball Museum

The Tar Heel Traveler made his way to a museum in Asheville, but you won't find your standard artifacts there. Instead, you'll find over 70 vintage pinball machines and video games.

NC Civil War history center will feature personal stories

Planning continues for the North Carolina History Center on the Civil War, Emancipation and Reconstruction that will be built in Fayetteville. A meeting on Monday was one of a series to seek public opinion about what should be included in telling the story of the lives of North Carolinians affected by the conflict.

Public stories and suggestions sought for Fayetteville Civil War history center

Planning continues for the North Carolina History Center on the Civil War, Emancipation and Reconstruction that will be built in Fayetteville.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Museum of Natural Sciences holds 'Darwin Day' on Nov. 12

The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences will take a closer look at the work of famed naturalist Charles Darwin and his impact on modern science during Darwin Day on Saturday, Nov. 12.

Things to do in Durham NC - 10 Durham attractions that you cannot miss

Visiting Durham gives you plenty of opportunities to visit the best attractions it has to offer. Here are the best things to do in Durham NC!

City of Fayetteville plans to allocate $6.6 million for Civil War museum

The North Carolina History Center on the Civil War, Emancipation and Reconstruction will be located on Arsenal Avenue near downtown Fayetteville.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Immersive James Cameron deep sea exhibiton coming to NC Museum of Natural Sciences

An immersive exhibition from director James Cameron will open this month at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh.

Your guide to 48 hours in Fayetteville

If you've never visited Fayetteville, stop and read this first. We present you with the top Fayetteville attractions, so you know how to spend your 48 hours.

10 best Raleigh attractions

You're missing out if you've never visited Raleigh, North Carolina. Keep reading our list of ten great Raleigh attractions so you can plan your trip.

'Questioneers' traveling exhibit comes to Kidzu

The exhibit, which is inspired by the popular book series, is holding its grand opening on Saturday. .

Museums in Fayetteville that are worth visiting

Due to its long and storied history, there is a wide range of museums in Fayetteville, NC. Explore the past at these beautiful facilities.

Marbles to host annual bike rodeo Saturday

Get on your bikes and ride on Saturday at Marbles Kids Museum!

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

'Fans Strike Back' exhibit promises plenty of photo ops for Star Wars fans

The pop-up museum in New York City runs through June.

What will life be like in 2071? New museum could give you a glimpse.

The future may not be so distant after all. A groundbreaking experience in Dubai gives people a taste of what life could be like in the year 2071.

Veterans museum in North Carolina reopens with World War II Jeep exhibit

The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas in Brevard reopened Wednesday, March 2, for the 2022 season.

WLOS staff

Take the kids: A day at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

You're sure to love a day at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Spend a day of fun exploring exhibits the whole family is sure to love.

The ultimate guide to the best museums in Raleigh

Before you plan your next trip to North Carolina, check out the best museums in Raleigh here. We've got your ultimate guide to help you plan for your visit to the city known as "Smithsonian of the South."

The North Carolina Estuarium is on a mission to educate

With three museums in one, the N.C. Estuarium is teaching visitors about the importance of the local estuary and how they can make decisions to help preserve it.

Free museum admission on Saturday, September 18

Smithsonian magazine is hosting Museum Day on Saturday, September 18 and participating museums are offering free admission!

Giant bowhead whale museum exhibit a product of time, technology and a pandemic

The newest exhibit at a Fairbanks, Alaska museum is turning heads. Here's a peek at the gigantic installation that took a year to complete.

Fayetteville museum exhibit honors POWs

In time for Memorial Day, the Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville has a new exhibit honoring prisoners of war.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences

North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. May 22, 2021.

North Carolina Museum of History

North Carolina Museum of History. Photo taken May 22, 2021.