North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

School groups

School groups who visit the Museum have two field trip options. For details about these options, please go to Plan Your Field Trip.

Non-school groups

All groups of 10 or more (including adults and seniors) must schedule their visit to the Museum through the Capital Area Visitor Services at 919.807.7950.

Groups who would like to include a visit to a Special Exhibit must first schedule their Museum visit through Capital Area Visitor Services. After receiving a confirmation number, the group leader should then contact the Museum box office at 919.733.7450 x212 to make reservations.

Groups with special needs can make arrangements for programs or tours tailored specifically to their needs. For more information, go to Special Populations.

Prairie Ridge Ecostation

School Groups

School groups who visit Prairie Ridge can schedule a fee-based student program. Information about scheduling a field trip to Prairie Ridge.

Non-school goups

All other groups please contact Mary Ann Brittain at mary.ann.brittain@ncdenr.gov or 919.733.7450 x675 for more information or to schedule a visit.