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Cape Fear Museum

Wilmington, North Carolina

History, Science

Cape Fear Museum collects, preserves and interprets objects relating to the history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear, and makes those objects and their interpretation available to the public through educational exhibitions and programs.

Charles Bruce Davis Museum of Art, History & Science, Inc.

Yadkinville, North Carolina

Art, History, Science

Housed in the second Yadkin County Jail, the museum offers items of local and regional history, art and science.

Colburn Gem & Mineral Museum

Asheville, North Carolina

Science

Minerals, gems and fossils from N.C. and around the world. Hallmarks are a collection of the rare gem, hiddenite and the Sondley Collection of turn-of-the-century jewelry featuring N.C. gems and gold.

Crowders Mountain State Park

Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Park, Science

Visitor Center includes small museum with artifacts and mounts. New Visitors Center in 1996 will have dioramas, exhibits, auditorium and classroom.

Catawba Science Center

Hickory, North Carolina

Science

Catawba Science Center offers visitors of all ages hands on fun as they learn about the natural and physical sciences through participatory exhibts and programs.

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

Seven Springs, North Carolina

History, Park, Science

The park museum addresses several themes including cultural history, natural history (geology, plant life, animal life) and conservation studies.

Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center

Harkers Island, North Carolina

Art, Culture, History, Science

Discover a simpler way of life through cultural and historic exhibits from North Carolina's coastal villages. Explore boatbuilding exhibits and workshops. Browse our extensive decoy collection as well as educational exhibits about waterfowling. Learn through workshops, exhibits and activities for all ages. Enjoy wetland trails and an observation tower that gives an upclose view of the land that shapes a way of life.