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Tours

Enjoy guided tours around Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill that offer fun and learning for families.

Piedmont Wildlife Center

4.9

(67 reviews)

364 Leigh Farm Rd., Durham, NC, 27707

The Piedmont Wildlife Center in Durham features outdoor raptor exhibits and offers educational programs focused on wildlife conservation in its natural park setting.

🚘 Distance: 354.5 miles away

Wake Forest Historical Museum

4.7

(110 reviews)

414 N. Main Street, Wake Forest, NC, 27587

The new museum, located behind the historic Calvin Jones House, combines modern architecture with a nod to the past. The space is designed to resemble a nineteenth-century barn and features high windows, exposed beams, and climate-controlled areas to protect the museum’s valuable exhibits. The museum includes an auditorium, exhibit hall, library, and the Edwin G. Wilson Reception Gallery, named in honor of Wake Forest University Provost Emeritus, Edwin G. Wilson.

🚘 Distance: 367.8 miles away

North Carolina Museum of Art

4.8

(10,593 reviews)

2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607

The North Carolina Museum of Art redefines cultural education through innovative programs and immersive experiences. Our pioneering 'flipped museum' model combines digital engagement with in-person exploration, while our bilingual take-home activity kits bring artistic discovery directly to families. Through compelling exhibitions and collaborative learning opportunities, we're making art accessible to diverse communities across North Carolina, fostering creativity and cultural understanding for visitors of all ages.

🚘 Distance: 368.2 miles away

James B. Hunt Jr. Library

4.8

(405 reviews)

1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC, 27606

Group Tours: Available by appointment only. Unauthorized group tours are not allowed. Requests must be made at least two weeks in advance. If you're scheduling a tour around an event at one of the libraries, please confirm your tour details beforehand. Group tours are unavailable during prime study hours (Sunday, Monday-Thursday after 1:00 p.m.). Individual Tours: Self-guided tours are available using the 'See and Do' document at the Partners Way entrance to Hunt Library. After 10:00 p.m., a valid Wolfpack One Card is required for entry. K-12 groups can also request a 'mini-tour' when space permits.

🚘 Distance: 373.4 miles away