North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 834-4000
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Editorial Review for North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences – by Elisabeth Bergman
In Short
Showcasing North Carolina's rich natural history and its global connections, the $70.5 million building features the world's only Acrocanthosaurus skeleton ("Acro"), an Arthropod Zoo, three whale skeletons suspended from the ceiling and nearly 3,500 live animals--enough to be classified as a small zoo. Unlike its previous home, this downtown Raleigh museum is spacious and airy with light wood, white walls, easy-to-navigate exhibits and plenty of eucators, curators and researchers available to explain things.
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Insider Tips
When to GoDon't miss the museum's annual Natural History Halloween, when kids get to see real spiders and snakes at the standard candy-laden party.
Know Before You GoFor many, the highlight is "Terror of the South." That's where the bones of the 110-million-year-old Acro live. Joined by a terror-stricken sauropod and three-winged pterosaurs, "Terror of the South" is what you call an "immersion exhibit." Woofers shake the floor and lightning strikes as Acro prepares to devour its lunch.
User Reviews for North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11/15/2007 Posted by pl1
We had our company's fall employee appreciation luncheon at the Museum, and it was the absolute best place to have it! Caffe Luna catered it and we LOVED their shrimp and seafood. GREAT job Caffe Luna! My favorite part of the museum was seeing the cute live seahorses in the coastal section, but it was all great! I could see my office building halfway across Raleigh from inside the glass dome! There was a neat dinosaur exhibit with a walking and moving T-Rex. We all loved the coastal section because although it is now fall, the sand beach area and seagrass made us feel as if we were at the beach! If you want something different and fun, and totally unique, for your company's party or luncheon, definitely come here! It was great!
Pros: Great and unique place to have a luncheon or meeting
07/06/2007 Posted by raleigh12
One very cool thing to do at the Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh is to "rent the museum" for a corporate party or day meeting. Our company had a day training seminar there following by an evening reception, and it was fantastic! They have a 20 foot waterfall and a huge glass dome overlooking the city. Everyone at our company meeting loved taking breaks on the outdoor terrace, seeing the dinosaurs, and exploring the hands-on exhibits......going through the Living Conservatory with live butterflies and hummingbirds was great! The Museum also holds wedding receptions and legislative receptions there so it is a very cool place for many types of events. Check it out!
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