07/09/08

great space, could use more exhibits

by durhamresident

I agree with the previous poster that the exhibits were somewhat random. Although the NC Sports Hall of Fame and NC's Roll in Wars exhibits were right on the money, I was somewhat baffled by the temporary exhibit called "Art Duck"... it's an exhibit devoted to the history of ducks in pop culture. While the decoy ducks were beautiful, I couldn't believe they included the game "Duck Hunt" in the exhibit. Visit the Native American exhibits & the classic cars.

• Pros: beautiful facilities, great location
• Cons: random exhibits, felt like a lot of empty space in the building

The NC Sports Hall of Fame, fabulous artifacts and even an exhibit on moonshine.

by Contributor

In Short
Built in 1994, the museum highlights the lives of North Carolinians from the state's early days to the present. You won't find yourself trapped by an aging docent who relishes dusty Civil War artifacts (OK, there are some dusty Civil War artifacts), but you may meet a costumed actor playing a Confederate soldier or the pirate Blackbeard. You'll also find interactive displays on how North Carolinians practiced medicine in the early 19th century and how they fared during the Civil War. There's even an exhibit on moonshine.

10/28/06

embarrassing for North Carolina

by smithfielder

Do you know anything about NC history? You are not likely to learn it on a visit here. The facility is beautiful; unfortunately the exhibits are so random and without focus that one wonders why they bothered building it. Good luck finding any coherent view of the development of North Carolina - you'll have to settle for walking through the NC Sports Hall of Fame instead. There also is a ton of wasted space that could be used - walk through the Museum of Natural History - which grabs your attention immediately - and you will see what I mean.

The only plus is that some of the children's programs are good, with excellent staff. However, your kids are not going to want to stick around after the program.

• Pros: the building is nice
• Cons: no focus, minimal and boring exhibits

08/12/04

Very Interesting

by brookeleonard

I was very impressed with all the exhibits that this museum offered. It offered everything from sports to the civil war, including facts on the history of medicine. I enjoyed my experience and think it would be an excellent learning opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about the history of North Carolina.

• Pros: Free, Kid-friendly, Informative

07/24/02

NC spotlight on History

by CurtisAReed

It is a nice museum offering everything from the history of sports to difeferent exhibits on flight and famous people in our history. It has something for everyone.

• Pros: Nice layout, Good exhibits, Good value
• Cons: carpeting