Museum of Natural Sciences in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina - Encircle Photos

Museum of Natural Sciences in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina is named after Sir Walter Raleigh. He was an English aristocrat, spy, explorer and advocate of tobacco smoking who was beheaded in 1618. Starting at the state capitol, Fayetteville Street runs through the heart of downtown. On the right is the NC State Museum of Natural Sciences. Their fascinating exhibits include dioramas of wildlife and pre-historic life such as dinosaurs.

Museum of Natural Sciences in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina

11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601

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