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Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum then.now.next. The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum is a non-profit that supports the City of Raleigh Museum, as well as the M. T. Pope House Museum.

For more than 200 years, North Carolina’s capital city had no repository for its historical artifacts, no place to preserve its past, and no institution to educate its citizens and visitors. That all changed in 1993 when the COR Museum (formerly Raleigh City Museum) debuted its first exhibit. The COR Museum grew out of the dream of local historian Beth Crabtree, and after Beth’s death, the vision and perseverance of Mary Cates, and countless dedicated volunteers. The museum operated as a nonprofit until July 2012, when the City of Raleigh assumed operational control. While the City remains in charge of the museum, it is also supported by the nonprofit Friends of the COR Museum. The COR Museum is an integral part of the community for the services it provides to the general public. As the state capital and as its own municipality, Raleigh has a unique history that is worth recognizing and sharing.

10/21/2026
Sunday Spotlight ✨ Item of the WeekHistory is full of fascinating stories, and some of them are best told over a drink! ...
10/18/2026

Sunday Spotlight ✨ Item of the Week

History is full of fascinating stories, and some of them are best told over a drink! This week, we're featuring Give Me Liberty and Give Me a Drink! by C. Jarrett Dieterle.

Part history book, part cocktail guide, this entertaining read pairs 65 cocktail recipes with the surprising stories behind some of America's most unusual alcohol laws. It's a perfect gift for history buffs, cocktail enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys learning something new with a dash of humor.

📍 Available in the City of Raleigh Museum gift shop
💲 $20

Sunday Spotlight ✨ Item of the WeekA celebration of North Carolina's natural beauty! This week, we're featuring the Nort...
10/11/2026

Sunday Spotlight ✨ Item of the Week

A celebration of North Carolina's natural beauty! This week, we're featuring the North Carolina Cardinals Magnet by local artist Papermill Creative.

Framed by blooming dogwood flowers and featuring our state bird, this beautifully illustrated magnet is a charming keepsake for nature lovers, North Carolina natives, and anyone who appreciates local art.

📍 Available in the City of Raleigh Museum gift shop
💲 $7

The Dr. M. T. Pope House is hosting a special new walking tour that takes you to sites relevant to Raleigh's history pre...
10/09/2026

The Dr. M. T. Pope House is hosting a special new walking tour that takes you to sites relevant to Raleigh's history pre-emancipation to much more recent times. Here is a sneak peek of some of the information we will share on this tour!

This 1.5 mile tour features a new unique route, with coffee and donuts included in your ticket price. Proceeds from this tour directly support our free programming and field trips.

Registration is now open through the City of Raleigh's Reclink:

https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/news/raleigh-black-history-walking-tour-coffee-and-donuts

📆 October 24
🕚 9:30 to 11:30 am
🎟 $12 adults, $7 ages 7 -17, under age 6 FREE
📍Meets at the Dr. M. T. Pope House Museum, 511 S. Wilmington Street
☕🍩 Coffee and donuts available!

Black and white photos courtesy of the North Carolina State Archives.

Join us tonight, Thursday October 8 from 5-7 p.m. for a special evening reception and panel discussion celebrating the 5...
10/08/2026

Join us tonight, Thursday October 8 from 5-7 p.m. for a special evening reception and panel discussion celebrating the 50th anniversary of Raleigh’s Capital Area Greenway System.

Explore a new mini exhibit highlighting Raleigh greenways, and stay for an engaging discussion about the system’s beginnings, its growth and impact over the past five decades, and what’s ahead, featuring voices instrumental in shaping the greenway's past, present, and future.

Images courtesy of City of Raleigh Historic Resources and Museum Program – City of Raleigh Museum Collection.

🚲🌳🏃‍♀️ New exhibit alert! 🚲🌳🏃‍♀️Museum staff were hard at work last week installing "The Park with a City in It: Celebra...
10/07/2026

🚲🌳🏃‍♀️ New exhibit alert! 🚲🌳🏃‍♀️

Museum staff were hard at work last week installing "The Park with a City in It: Celebrating 50 Years of the Raleigh Greenway System." On display in the museum lobby from now until October 22, visit the exhibit and explore the history of greenway planning, construction, and use while viewing artifacts that represent 50 years of greenway history.

The City of Raleigh Museum is available to rent! We have three rental spaces available: the Lobby Gallery, the Women's C...
10/06/2026

The City of Raleigh Museum is available to rent! We have three rental spaces available: the Lobby Gallery, the Women's Club of Raleigh Classroom, and the AJ Fletcher Foundation Gallery. Visit us during our open hours to see which of these spaces best fits the party you are imagining or contact Amber Gorski to arrange a tour.

Whats your favorite way to explore the Greenways? Come visit the museum and learn more about our city's gorgeous trails....
10/05/2026

Whats your favorite way to explore the Greenways? Come visit the museum and learn more about our city's gorgeous trails.

Sunday Spotlight ✨ Item of the WeekA little Raleigh flair for your keys! This week, we're featuring the Raleigh Groovy K...
10/04/2026

Sunday Spotlight ✨ Item of the Week

A little Raleigh flair for your keys! This week, we're featuring the Raleigh Groovy Keychain by local maker Forage and Roam Design Co.

With its bold colors and retro-inspired lettering, this acrylic keychain is a fun way to show your Raleigh pride wherever you go. Clip it to your keys, tote bag, backpack, or purse for a pop of local style!

📍 Available in the City of Raleigh Museum gift shop
💲 $10

Looking for something recreational to do? Look no further than these vintage Leisure Ledgers, furnished by the Raleigh P...
10/04/2026

Looking for something recreational to do? Look no further than these vintage Leisure Ledgers, furnished by the Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department. These ledgers promoted various events and projects held by Parks and Recreation, and the department continues to make Leisure Ledgers to this day! These ledgers were instrumental in promoting spaces like the Raleigh Greenway, which is the focus of our upcoming exhibition celebrating 50 years of the Raleigh Greenway System!

➡️ Oct 2-22 Visit our pop-up exhibit and learn the story of the greenway system
➡️ Oct 6 @ 12-1 Lunchbox Lecture - The Capital Area Greenway: The Next 50 Years
➡️ Oct 8 @ 5-7 Join us for a special evening reception and panel discussion celebrating the 50th anniversary

Images courtesy of City of Raleigh Historic Resources and Museum Program – City of Raleigh Museum Collection

Address

220 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, NC
27601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
6pm - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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+19199962220

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