While I went to EESHS I went on a field trip here during AF-J-ROTC. Really cool, I learned a lot!read more

Very interesting and extensive museum! We were in there for 2 hours and still didn't feel we…read morecovered everything. Definitely worth the stop.

Such a great place to take the kids or as an adult go wander through…read more Staff and volunteers were super friendly and helpful. The museum is mostly free- if you want to extra stuff (the movie or special exhibits) there is a charge. There are two buildings each 4 floors- plenty to see and do. If you want to park close the is a pay per hour parking garage

Went to Tales of Woe adult night and it was a lot of fun! I especially enjoyed looking at the…read morevariety of Halloween costumes worn by majority of the adults who attended. The staff were very much knowledgeable about the animals on exhibit. Being able to touch some wild animals was amazing. They had a live band. Also had flute performers. Definitely worth a visit and a great event where I felt safe to be at in the evening.

Very interesting for all ages. Great use of the natural landscape for animal enclosures and…read morehabitats. My personal favorite was the butterfly house. Especially loved the pollinator garden outside the insect building. Climbing feature was well loved by the little in our group. The digging for artifacts and fossils was appreciated by the teen in our group. Red wolf exhibit was awesome once we spotted the mom dad and baby on video. Also appreciated the sensory room.

First time coming here, and I would give 5 stars if not for the exorbitant pricing. Adults costing…read moremore than kids at that, for a kids museum has always rubbed me wrong. But this place is quite expansive with several areas including wildlife, butterfly and insect garden, a train tour that takes 2 laps around (might as well get it for the $6 a ticket), and several outdoor play areas including a tree house and mist/water areas. Place was crowded, but there were still plenty of spaces available at 10:30 in the garage. If I lived closer, I might consider a membership to save costs, but I live too far currently to justify that. The cafe food was mid, and again too expensive. The pricing for me knocks a star off, but if you've never been and are prepared to spend a couple hundred bucks for the day on a family of 4, you'll probably enjoy!

The General William C. Lee Airborne Museum is in the Lee House built in 1903 in Dunn, NC. The Lees…read morebought the foreclosed three story Brownstone house in 1935. In 1984, the Lee Commission purchased and reconditioned the house with a new heating and air conditioning system. The museum is three stories, the first two levels are about General Lee and Airborne History and the renovated third floor is about WWII. It is listed on the National Registrar of Historic Places. The museum is free to visit but does accept donations. The museum is a short drive from I-95 and has its own parking lot as well. The museum is self guided so you can go at your own pace reading the displays. So who was General Lee? Lee was in WWI and stayed in the Army in Germany. After watching Hitler and the Germans developing airborne troops and through President Franklin Roosevelt , he organized the first airborne unit and became the "Father of the American Airborne". Lee became the first Commander of the 101st Airborne Division in Louisiana in 1942. He organized the D-Day air invasion and was going to be one of the jumpers but he had a heart attack so was sent back to Dunn. I really enjoyed visiting this museum and only stopped as it was on my way back from Fayetteville. I was not aware of General Lee and his contributions to history. I was impressed by the displays about the parachutes and how they evolved from the idea of Da Vinchi. I am glad the museum exists so that we can learn of this important individual. The historic house was a bonus.

The house itself is a magnificent thing. Huge, well laid out and with the creaky wood floors and…read morestairs expected in a turn of the last century home. What is inside is equally impressive. I walked in, greeted by a friendly tour guide who offered the story of how the museum came to be, and then left me to explore. It's a self-guiding tour, there's explanations accompanying the displays, so I could take all the time I needed. It's not a typical museum in that it was actually Lee's home and it still maintains the feel of a home. Because it's a nearly mid-twentieth century topic, the events and displays are not so old that it feels impersonal. It's kind of like being in your grandparents or great-grandparents home. The first floor is the personal story of Lee and his wife. The second floor contains the history of the airborne and the third floor has artifacts of the era. It's a fascinating museum and a low-key way to spend some time learning the origins of the Army Airborne.

The Averasboro Battlefield Museum is a smaller museum but has detailed exhibits with Civil War…read moreartifacts. You will learn about the battle that occurred on the grounds. It is part of the North Carolina Civil War trail. You can see the battlefield for yourself rather than just reading about it. Outside on the barn, are quilt patterns used by escaped slaves to follow safe trails to freedom. There are 18 quilt patterns displayed as well as what each meant. The museum has restrooms outside that are cleaned and well maintained. Chicora Civil War Cemetery is down the road and is part of the museum. If you are in the area and enjoy history, make sure to check out this free museum.

The tour guide/owner was nice and full of information. Not a very large area, but is full of…read moreinteresting information.

Truly a special opportunity to have had walk through this museum in Fort Bragg. Laura and Robyn are…read moresuperstars and the kindest women you will ever meet. They bring so much support and knowledge to the table, they deserve a shout out. Lots of freebies at the front desk, booklets, playing cards, pins, pamphlets and decals. I truly enjoyed learning about special operations and resonated with the incredible stories all throughout the facility.

If you're a military history nerd this museum is a must see. Excellent displays with well written…read morestoryboards.

Is a beautiful museum on beautiful grounds well curated properly taken care of and the café is the…read morecherry on top of everything. The food there is amazing.

Summary: 4.0 - Free and art go hand-in-hand here. If you like both, NC MoA is worth your time…read more Free admission to the NCMA to see art and history is a gift. If one doesn't mind the West Building (although new, it felt old to me), the different galleries containing historical art pieces (new and old, and very old) organized by continents are educational and surprisingly full of variety. The East Building (original one) hosts both permanent and limited-time collections. I've enjoyed a car exhibit, but my favorite limited-time exhibit featured Academy Award winner Ruth E. Carter's costumes for the movies "Black Panther", "Selma", "Amistad", and others. Her showcase exhibit was well worth the price of admission. A huge museum park provides miles of trails and places for picnics. If one plans accordingly, a series of trails connects all the way from the museum to downtown Raleigh! MISC Opened in 1956. Has pieces that originate from about 5,000 years ago (but thankfully it doesn't take that long to go through the museum). The museum is accessibility-friendly. A museum store and café are onsite. Tours are available. Outdoor concerts are on hiatus at the time of this review for "facility improvements." Be sure to check the museum's website for updates.

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children (free under 5). The winter hours are 10 am to 4 pm…read moreMonday to Saturday (and 12 pm to 4 pm on Sundays). For summer, it's 9 am to 5 pm. They have group rates (more than 25 people) for $8 for adults and $4 for children. Overall, it's a pretty large garden that has multiple trails for a nice walk. The longest loop is over a mile. This place makes a great place to host a reception or other event. I came here in the fall so the garden wasn't as booming, but I was still able to capture some beautiful greenery and flora! There is a pond that has some koi fish that you can feed. A bag of fish treats are only $1 at the gift shop so pick some up before heading out to explore the garden!

It was pretty, great lights for the holiday season. 20 per…read moreadult wasn't a bad price, felt it was reasonable. However, it was rather disappointing. The Grinch sat there ringing a bell. Not at all what the kids thought the Grinch would be. Added costs with the pictures with Santa, after you realized you can't take your own, having to go through and pay again with shipping. Overpriced candy and small gifts But they had small little things for kids to do like snowball fights and a little baggy of smelly goods

We had a great time at Piney Town. When we got there, I thought there was no way that we would…read morespend two full hours. WRONG. My granddaughter kept finding something new to discover. Limiting size is great so that there is better opportunity to play with a few kids, to converse with parents/grandparents and for my granddaughter not to become overwhelmed. I heard great feedback from other parents that were repeat visitors that the set up is updated periodically to give a returning child a new experience. The experience was well worth the price. I saw the staff member periodically cleaning up, wiping down and re-setting areas. Highly recommend!

I popped into this place for a teacher workday with my two sons who are under a year and just under…read more6 years. They really liked it. My younger son played in his area while the older one pretended to be a construction worker and a fire fighter and a race car driver. It was a lot of fun. I would love them to have more food options for kids but I loved my latte. We enjoyed our time - Well spent.

This museum is a great way to spend a day in town. Very…read moreinteresting exhibits. I would recommend this place for family and friend who come to visit Raleigh, north carolina.

Based on from what i gathered, the museum will close in October 2024 for a renovation to be…read morecompleted in 2027? Considering the 2nd floor was closed the day I went plus admission was free, this was definitely worthwhile to check out. So much history going back to the Indian tribes and the Confederecy to the Wright Brothers, albeit some of it not so pretty, but it's the truth and it needs to be remembered and not hidden. Museum row here is on the smaller side. Metered parking on the street. Will definitely be back after the renovation!