Hours:  Open Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm, Sunday, noon – 5pm, closed Monday

Admission Charged

Exploris is an interactive museum about the world that utilizes hands-on, interactive exhibits, the visual and performing arts, thought provoking programs and the new IMAX giant screen theatre to help people of all ages learn to respect differences, appreciate similarities and make connections with people of the world.

Borden Building
820 Clay St

Raleigh, NC 27605

919-831-6430

Hours: Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Free

The Borden Building is one of two remaining buildings on the former campus of the Methodist Home for Children. What was originally the superintendent's home is now available for public tours and functions. Admission is free.

Haywood Hall House and Gardens

211New Bern Place

Raleigh, NC 27601

919-832-8357

Hours: March – December, Thursdays, 10:30am – 1:30pm.  Closed from the end of December until the beginning of March.

Admission Free, donations accepted

John Haywood, the state's first elected treasurer, built this Federal-style frame house in 1799. His descendants occupied it until 1977. This is the oldest residence built within the original city limits still on its original site with family furnishings.

Historic Oak View County Park

4028 Carya Drive

Raleigh, NC 27601

919-212-7248

Hours: Mon - Sat, 8:30am-5pm; Sunday, 1 – 5pm

Admission Free

This antebellum farmstead features an 1855 Greek Revival house, detached plank kitchen, cotton gin house museum and two outbuildings. Included are the pecan grove, 1870s gazebo, and a Farm History Center.

Historic Oakwood

1653 Old Louisburg Road
Raleigh, NC 27604

Admission Free

919-733-3456

Hours:  Vary, call for additional information

Admission Free

A Victorian neighborhood listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with restored homes built between 1870 and 1912. This 20-block area may be enjoyed by driving or walking. Bordered by Franklin, Watauga, Linden, Jones and Person Streets.