CURRENT EXHIBITS

Your Place is by his Side: WWI Posters in Raleigh
 Using artifacts unique to the museum collection and supplemented by the North Carolina Archives, this exhibit explores World War I and its impact on Raleigh through poster art.

During the war, posters served several purposes: convincing the public that engaging in a deadly conflict was necessary, recruiting servicemen, inspiring patriotism, raising war funding, and urging people to join service organizations. No matter the message, the posters asked the same essential question: How will you contribute to the war effort? On view until May 11, 2012.
 
Raleigh Higher Education ExhibitThe [R]evolution of Media
The history of newspaper, radio, and television in Raleigh is an exciting exhibit exploring the evolution of the three different media, and the revolutionary roles they have played in our city’s history. 
 

CORE EXHIBITS

The [R]evolution of MediaLet Us March On: Raleigh's Journey Towards Civil Rights
Raleigh experienced a time of great conflict and change during the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Come explore a city's struggle and journey towards equality during a difficult time in this country's history.
Lunch Counter Sit-inIt Started With 1000 Acres
Come explore Raleigh history through an expansive timeline that starts with the founding days of the city. When was the only time in history that Raleigh's population dropped? When did the Capitol catch fire? Come find out.

Raleigh's City Flag: Lost and Found
Did you know Raleigh is one of 450 cities with a flag? How did the flag come into existence? Who designed it and what does it mean? Come learn the story behind one of Raleigh's most visible symbols.

 

PAST EXHIBITS

The [R]evolution of MediaHigher Education in Raleigh
This exhibit explored the foundations of the seven different institutions of higher learning that have existed in Raleigh's past.
The [R]evolution of MediaPortraits of Raleigh
 This exhibit asked local photographers to take a "Portrait of Raleigh." Hundreds of submissions followed; the juried results on display presented Raleigh's past, present, and future through the unique angle of a camera lens.
Art of BuisinessThe Art of Business
The Art of Business was an artifact heavy display of commercial art from Raleigh’s past. With artifacts including signage, print collateral, packaging, and advertisements, museum visitors got a glimpse of the beautiful craft that went into designing the business identities of the past.
Portraits of Raleigh 2
Following the success of Portraits of Raleigh, the museum curated another juried exhibit of photographs celebrating the city's history, places, and people.
Painted Archives
The museum's first ever one-man show, Painted Archives presented local artist Pete Sack's colorful interpretations of the museum's photographic collection.

Nature Unleashed: Disasters in Raleigh
This exhibit detailed Raleigh's weather-related catastrophes and explored how our community predicted, dealt with, and recovered from natural disasters such as hurricanes, blizzards, and fires. In addition to historic information and photographs, the exhibit highlighted the April 2011 tornadoes.

 

COMMUNITY OUTREACH BOOTHS

Located in the main gallery, these three booths feature rotating exhibits highlighting the museum's collections and various community organizations. If your group is interested in sponsoring one of our booths, please contact Jennifer Carpenter at 919.832.3775 ex.26.