Raleigh Attractions
Lobster, crab and shark © ideonexus
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences has recreated a
series of natural environments, complete with living animals and a
20-foot-high (6m) waterfall, through which visitors can walk and
discover North Carolina's diverse geography, geology, plants and
animals. The museum is also home to Willo, a 66-million-year-old
dinosaur skeleton, the only one in the world with a fossilized
heart. Other dinosaurs are also on display, as is one of the
world's finest great whale skeletons. The Afro Café serves
tasty breakfasts and lunches.
Address: 11 W. Jones St;
Website: www.naturalsciences.org;
Telephone: (919) 733 7450;
Opening time: Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm; Sunday 12pm to 5pm;
Admission: Free, although some special exhibits may require fees
