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Hours
Monday through Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Admission
Free

Location/Map
The museum is located in downtown Raleigh, between the Capitol and the Legislative Building, at 5 East Edenton Street. The main entrance faces Bicentennial Plaza pedestrian mall linking Jones and Edenton Streets.

From the North or East:
Take the Capital Boulevard exit off I-440 north of Raleigh. Follow the Capital Boulevard (Downtown) designation. Continue south approximately two miles and turn left onto Jones Street. Go three blocks. The museum is on the right.

From the West or South:
From I-40 / I-440 E, take Exit 298 B, South Saunders Street. Keep right and continue to McDowell Street. Proceed north for approximately one mile. Turn right onto Jones Street. Go two blocks. The museum is ahead on the right.

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Accessibility
The North Carolina Museum of History is committed to providing a rewarding and enjoyable experience for all visitors. To ensure that our guides make the best use of your group's time, please inform us of any special needs your group may have.

Wheelchair Access
A wheelchair ramp is located on the Edenton Street side of the museum's main entrance (facing Bicentennial Plaza).

Wheelchairs are available free of charge at the museum information desk.

Parking
Automobiles
Four public parking decks lie within two blocks of the Museum of History. Also, the Jones/Edenton Street lot behind the museum offers a small number of spaces ($2 per hour; free parking on weekends). Metered parking is available along Jones and Edenton Streets (free parking on weekends).

Buses
Buses and passenger vans may park in the following locations:

• Blount/Jones Street lot
• North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road (approximately 5 miles from the downtown area). It is strongly recommended that group leaders have telephone contact with their bus drivers to coordinate pick up.

Contact Capital Area Visitor Services at 919-807-7950 or toll-free at 866-724-8687 for additional information regarding bus parking.