Featuring exhibits that change periodically and focus on the history of the city, the museum is housed in the 1874 Briggs Building, which retains many of its original features, including the tin ceiling in the museum gallery. Free admission; a recommended donation of $5 for adults can be placed in the donation box in the gift shop. Group tours available with advance notice. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 9am-4pm; Sun., 1-4pm.

The City of Raleigh Museum is located on Fayetteville Street, Raleigh’s “Main Street” and the center of Downtown. Housed in a historic former hardware store, the museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of North Carolina’s capital City while envisioning its future.

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