I wish they had a "good" rating. I rated it very good for one reason - it is free to get in. Coming from the Science museum in Chicago the NC is very small and limited hands on attractions. BUT what I was VERY disappointed in was paying $16.00 per person for the private viewing room of The Deep exhibit. What a waste of money!!! I was so excited to check it out and even took some time off work while I was in town. Only to discover it was 1 room. Filled with a "few" props. The only thing of any interest was the few short movies they had running on a loop. It was NOT worth that money at all. $5.00 at best. Very disappointing.

Very well planned museum and the layout is fantastic. I can't believe this is a free activity. The 3D movie was nice (about 30 minutes). I would say this is an afternoon long activity and is well worth the visit.

I could not recommend this more. It’s enormous - far bigger than it looks from the outside- with exhibit after exhibit that our kids loved. There was a ton of interactive stuff for kids and all the exhibits were interesting and very well done. We had a great time and couldn’t believe it was funded only by donations

The sheer variety of exhibits, from the colossal T. rex to the mesmerizing dioramas of local ecosystems, kept me captivated for hours. It's not just about static displays; there are live animals, interactive displays, and knowledgeable staff who are passionate about their subjects. But what really stands out is the impressive commitment to education and conservation. It's not just a museum; it's a place that sparks your curiosity and love for the natural world.

Highly recommend for adults and kids! There was so much to see and we liked there was a lot of North Carolina specific facts and artifacts. The muesem was free and way bigger than expected. We spent hours here and are going to return to see what we missed. They had a lot of interactive features too that we enjoyed.

I recently visited, and it blew my mind. The museum's exhibits are not just informative but also incredibly engaging. And the best part? It's free! Yep, you heard me right. You can explore all this amazingness without spending a dime. So, if you're ever in North Carolina, do yourself a favor and check out this museum. You won't regret it!

This place is great! We went on our first trip to raleigh and went with to the museum with friends. First of all the place is free! So why not. There is a parking garage attached to it that doesnt make you pay on the weekends. The is so much for the kids to touch and see and learn and we didnt even do all the floors. One thing not to miss is the science experiments. The professor did an amazing job at keeping the kids interested and showing them science can be fun. We saw circuits, hot air balloons and explosions. This place is a great place to spend some time