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WELCOME TO THE RALEIGH CITY MUSEUM!
The Raleigh City Museum is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of Raleigh, North Carolina's capital city.
Visitor Information
The museum is located in the historic Briggs Building at 220 Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, N.C. 27601. [MAP]
Admission is free and no tickets are required for entrance to the museum. For information, please call 919.832.3775.
LATEST MUSEUM NEWS
HOMEBREWED RALEIGH: Tickets now on sale! What better way to raise funds for the Raleigh City Museum than with beer? Find out more about the upcoming March 6th event here.
SPECIAL EVENT: Music and Musings with Bill Leslie Join us Thursday, March 11, from 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. for an evening of storytelling, music, and local BBQ. More event info here.
SPECIAL EVENT: The Life of the Enslaved in North Carolina A free program that will examine the foundation and geography of slavery during the antebellum period on Saturday, February 27. More Information
THE ART OF BUSINESS: Now Open!The Raleigh City Museum opened its newest exhibit, The Art of Business on January 8th. Come check out an artifact display of some of the city's most recognizible graphic design, including signage, packaging, brochures, and more. Visit The Art of Business page for more information.
SQUARE DANCE GALLERY: Check out photos of our square dance with the Southern String Band here!
NEW SECOND SATURDAY PROGRAMS: Starting in September, the second Saturday of every month is now devoted to children’s programs. Each month will cover a new theme and aspect of Raleigh history. Kids will enjoy craft stations, reading corners, and the overall museum experience as they learn about our Capital city. Read here for more info.
PORTRAITS OF RALEIGH PHOTO GALLERY: Check out our gallery of photos to see images from the Member Preview Party and the First Friday Opening Reception!
NEW ON OUR WEBSITE: We have now added a photo library of past events and programs at the museum. Click here to see who has been having fun with Raleigh history.