by Amazing Creations

Created on: August 11, 2011   Last Updated: August 15, 2011

Raleigh, North Carolina is a city rich in history, often dubbed as the "Smithsonian of the South," providing more than 20 different museums dedicated to this rich history alone! In addition, the beautiful city offers an array of other type of museums, including art museums and more, guaranteed to fill the day with fun and excitement. Here are some of the must visit museums in Raleigh, where visitors and residents alike should make it a point to visit.

Contemporary Art Museum

409 W. Martin St..

Raleigh, NC 

www.contemporaryartmuseumart.com

The CAM was first established as the City Gallery of Contemporary Art in 1983  to benefit other Raleigh area museums and galleries by displaying contemporary art to the community. The name was changed to CAM in 1996. Located in the downtown area of Raleigh, the museum provides many different displays and exhibits of cultural art, provided by local, national, and regional artists. Permanent and traveling displays are both offered. CAM is open each day except Tuesday, with a $5 general admission price.

Marble Kids Museum

201 E. Hargett St.

Raleigh, NC

http://www.marbleskidsmuseum.org/

A awesome one for the kids, this museum is closed on Monday, and open each day of the week with fun, hands-on adventures for kids of all ages, as well as their families. An IMAX theater is inside of the museum, exhibits such as Splash!, an inside and outside water adventure; drawing, painting, and more at Art Loft; and so much more. Fun and education are combined at the museum, guaranteeing a memorable adventure.

North Carolina Museum of History

5 E. Edenton St..

Raleigh, NC 

http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/

If you want to learn about what North Carolina, specifically the city of Raleigh, was like decades and centuries ago, this is the museum that can give it to you, with an impressive collection of displays, exhibits, artifacts, and more, detailing military history, decorative arts, sports heroes and more, in addition to special programs including craft demonstrations, music concerts and family events. The museum is open every day of the week with free admission.

North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame

5 E. Edenton St..

Raleigh, NC

http://www.ncmuseumofhistory.org/

Sports fans and those who enjoy learning history will find their trip here pleasant. Their is no admission charge, and guests can enjoy  exhibits of personal items donated by approximately 360 inductees, as well as learning about these sports legends and the impact of sports in North Carolina. Open every day of the week.

These museums are just the start of the enjoyable visits waiting for you in Raleigh. Be sure to take advantage of them all, and enlighten yourself to something new.  

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