Museums in North Carolina

A good museum can artfully bring together elements of both fun and education. A visit to one is a terrific way to spend an hour or even an entire afternoon. At UpTake, we can help you find the perfect museums in North Carolina for any interest. Whether you are looking to get lost in the galleries of a great art museum or be awed by natural history and science, you'll find it here.

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ACHEROKEE CEREMONIAL GROUNDS

  • Overview The Cherokee Ceremonial Grounds are housed in a large building next to the ball ground in the heart of the Cherokee Community. ... more on books.google.com

BMUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN

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  • Overview Through knowledgeable hosts, special group programs ... more on exploreasheville.com
  • Overview The objective of this museum is to "authentically present and preserve thousands of years of Cherokee history and culture." This it does, displaying one of the finest exhibits of Native American ar... more on frommers.com
MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN
MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN
589 Tsali Boulevard
Cherokee, NC 28719

Estimated Price: From $5

COCONALOFTEE INDIAN VILLAGE

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  • The Village is wonderful! A guide takes you ... more on Tripadvisor
  • the last 2 stops were the best. the gal where the ... more on Tripadvisor
OCONALOFTEE INDIAN VILLAGE
OCONALOFTEE INDIAN VILLAGE
U.S. Highway 441 North/P.O. Box 398 Waynesville
NC, 28719

Estimated Price: From $6

DNASHER MUSEUM OF ART

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  • Cute small museum. You can spend a hour (two ... more on yelp.com
  • I really liked Nasher and will definitely be back. I thought it was just the ... more on yelp.com
NASHER MUSEUM OF ART
NASHER MUSEUM OF ART
2001 Campus Drive
Durham, NC 27705

ENorth Carolina Museum of Life and Science

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  • Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
  • Overview This museum is especially designed for children, but no matter what your age, you'll love the ... more on frommers.com
  • Overview Here you can create a tornado, encounter dinosaurs on a prehistoric trail, view artifacts ... more on Fodor's
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
433 Murray Avenue
Durham, NC 27704

Estimated Price: From $3

FBENNETT PLACE

  • Overview Civil War buffs will want to visit the Bennett Place State Historic Site that marks the location of the end ... more on weather.com
  • Overview In April 1865 Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston surrendered to U.S. General William ... more on Fodor's
BENNETT PLACE
BENNETT PLACE
4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.
Durham, NC 27705

GBlue Ridge Parkway Cabin

  • Overview Outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most popular units of the National Park System. "America's Favorite Drive" winds its way 469 miles through ... more on blueridgeparkway.org
Blue Ridge Parkway Cabin
Blue Ridge Parkway Cabin
58 Cottage Dr
Asheville, NC 28805

HSMITH MCDOWELL HOUSE MUSEUM

  • This is a truly beautiful historic home! Restored and refurbished to perfection! ... more on Tripadvisor
  • Overview The 4-story mansion was built on a plantation south of Asheville approximately twenty years before the Civil War. Constructed on a hill’s summit, ringed by picturesque mountains, the manse was cons... more on wnchistory.org
SMITH MCDOWELL HOUSE MUSEUM
SMITH MCDOWELL HOUSE MUSEUM
283 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801

ITHE HEALTH ADVENTURE

  • Overview The Health Adventure, a nonprofit, health and related sciences education center located in Asheville, ... more on Museum Stuff
  • Overview The Health Adventure, founded in 1968, is celebrating its 40th year throughout 2008. The Health Adventure is a health and science museum for children and today's families dedicated to improving hea... more on thehealthadventure.org
THE HEALTH ADVENTURE
THE HEALTH ADVENTURE
2 South Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801

JHistoric Dowd House

  • Overview Built in 1879, this historic home was once at the center of a 250-acre farm. The ... more on charmeck.org
Historic Dowd House
Historic Dowd House
2216 Monument Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208