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The best museums in Raleigh in March 2023

These are the top 5 best museums in Raleigh, United States, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2023. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

For a complete overview of museums in Raleigh, their exhibitions and discount cards & passes, see our overview page with all museums in Raleigh.

These are the best museums in Raleigh:

  1. North Carolina Museum of Art1

    North Carolina Museum of Art

    Raleigh, NC
    The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) is an art museum in Raleigh, North Carolina . It opened in 1956 as the first major museum collection in the country to be formed by state legislation and funding. Since the initial 1947 appropriation that established its collection, the Museum has continued to
     3.9
    Art & Design  Art & Design
  3. North Carolina Museum of History2

    North Carolina Museum of History

    Raleigh, NC
    The North Carolina Museum of History is a history museum located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina . It is an affiliate through the Smithsonian Affiliations program. The museum is a part of the Division of State History Museums, Office of Archives and History, an agency of the North Carolina Depar
     4.4
    History & Anthropology  History & Anthropology
  4. City of Raleigh Museum (cor Museum)3

    City of Raleigh Museum (cor Museum)

    Raleigh, NC
    The City of Raleigh Museum is a local history museum associated with Raleigh , North Carolina . The museum is located in the historic Briggs Hardware Building on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh and has a number of exhibits and programs that are free to the public.
     4.4
    History & Anthropology  History & Anthropology
  5. Joel Lane Museum House4

    Joel Lane Museum House

    Raleigh, NC
    The Joel Lane House , also known as Wakefield , was built in 1769 and is now a restored historic home and museum in Raleigh, North Carolina . It is the oldest dwelling in Wake County and contains collections of 18th century artifacts and period furnishings. The museum grounds include a detached midd
     4.4
    History & Anthropology  History & Anthropology
  6. Marbles Kids Museum5

    Marbles Kids Museum

    Raleigh, NC
    Marbles Kids Museum is a nonprofit children's museum located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina in the Moore Square Historic District . Marbles was founded in 2007 as a result of the merger between Exploris, an interactive global learning center, and Playspace, a children's museum aimed at preschoo
     4.4
    Specialized & Alternative  Specialized & Alternative

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