Cool place! Owner is a nice guy , and the museum has very interesting things to see. Also they…read moresell fun t-shirts and other stuff. I look forward to going back. Definitely recommend!

I got a headache in this place from the minute I walked in. Overheard the guy at the counter…read moretelling another guest some people get headaches and other physical sensations because they're more "sensitive" to paranormal stuff, but I think it was more from the overwhelming smell of cat pee and mold.

A great activity for the family on sunny spring/summer afternoons! We are vacationing for the week…read morein Clarksville on Buggs Island Lake, and we wanted to explore the area a bit more this afternoon. MacCallum More turned out to be a pleasant find tucked away in Chase City! We took the tour of the Hudgins House and their museum with Kat, the director and our tour guide for the day, and we thoroughly enjoyed it all. Walking around the gardens and taking pictures afterwards was also a delight. I recommend visiting this charming spot to anybody who appreciates gardens and local history!

My mother and myself decided to check out this local garden. I had no clue we had a hidden gem in…read moreour backyard. Can't wait for family to visit from out of town to show them these beautiful gardens and museum! There are over 30 (and I did not see everything today) statues from all over the world and 18th/19th century (even a few 16/17th century) that are breathtaking! I posted some pictures to Yelp for others to see. The only negative thing I can say, wear bug spray (fountains & a lot of damp areas) due to mosquitos! But for $5 you must see this hidden gem of Chase City, you won't be disappointed!

We stopped by here for a road trip pit stop since it participates in the ASTC reciprocity program…read more The kids' area was much smaller than I had anticipated (though my kids still had fun!), and unfortunately the planetarium was closed for renovations. The special exhibit was about bikes and the natural history portion was a weird mix of taxidermy and fake animals. We also checked out the art area which had a good collection by local artists and school children. Very laid back place to visit and stretch your legs, but I'm glad we didn't go out of our way to check it out.

It was such a joy to stop here to break up our trip back home. This is the perfect place to spend…read morehours with kiddos young and old. They have lots of natural discovery zones for little ones to go to and immerse themselves in learning and play. They hd numerous lego stations with guided learning or just independent play. A huge sized connect 4 game offers a delightful opportunity to play with hand sized discs and drop them into the slots with your partner or kid. My husband and I played several rounds of this together! Then there's the planetarium with several shows planned throughout the day. While the show was a bit pixelated for modern-day technology, it was completely fascinating and enjoyable. The program walked us through the spring sky and the constellations we could find. The program was designed with specific memory clues that were repeated a few times so that even an adult with challenged short-term memory would come away with new knowledge and tricks to recover the information again and again. Read the blip about Pathagaras and how math and music work together... then follow the sheet music and tap the colored pipes with flip-flops to play familiar songs! Y'all I can't say enough wonderful things about this place. The museum area had so much entertainment that we never had the chance to make it to the art gallery side of the building so I can't speak to that. But let me say, this was so worth it! We spent 2 & a half hours there and could have stayed for another two in the museum alone. Each one of us was sad to leave. It is apparent that the museum staff is incredibly dedicated to what they are doing there. Each person was glad to be there and was joyful that they were giving kids the opportunity to expand their imaginations. I do hope to come back again soon!

Very interesting for all ages. Great use of the natural landscape for animal enclosures and…read morehabitats. My personal favorite was the butterfly house. Especially loved the pollinator garden outside the insect building. Climbing feature was well loved by the little in our group. The digging for artifacts and fossils was appreciated by the teen in our group. Red wolf exhibit was awesome once we spotted the mom dad and baby on video. Also appreciated the sensory room.

Museum was pretty big but not fit for children above the age of 10-11. Cool activities but the kids…read morethere hog all of the main games and the parents dont really care. Overall not bad and costed 40$ for 2 people adults pay 24 and 5-15 year olds pay 19$ the quality of the museum was cool but they dont let you pet the animals outside . Paper airplane launches but train wasnt there. Overall kinda pricey for what it is but the space section was pretty cool. Avoid the kids,as a kid myself they were pretty rude and even stole the activity i was in the middle of doing,shame on the parents for letting that happen.

The NC Museum of Natural Sciences was the perfect way to spend a very cold, wet, afternoon in…read moreRaleigh. It was a few miles from our AirBNB, so while we had to drive, there's a large parking lot right across the street. I'm not sure if parking is normally free, but it was on this particular Saturday. No one was monitoring the gate or could figure out how to pay, so we didn't. I *think* the sign said it was normally $5 on days they do charge or monitor. VERY reasonable. The museum itself is FREE unless you want to see an IMAX movie, which is reasonably priced. If you're into dinosaurs, plants, geology, or natural science in general, you'll enjoy yourself here, but the museum definitely adds a local flare and incorporates NC history and geography. While the museum is kid-friendly, it is not kid-focused. It is family focused and for all ages. My husband and I are child-free and had a great time. Of course, we are nerds and had science classes together in college. I do think this is a great museum for kids who are school aged and able to read well and ask questions. It is probably not the best option for toddlers or preschoolers when it comes to museums. The museum hosts birthday parties, and a group was there for that- what a fun idea! If you visit, plan to spend a morning or afternoon here- it definitely takes a few hours to see everything but not the full day.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences has a number of exhibits in 2 buildings connected by…read morea skywalk (1 open, 1 enclosed). It's technically a free museum although donations are appreciated, and for a "free" museum it really exceeded our expectations. There is literally something from everyone, including a room where you can explore drawers of items. Loved the fish feeding at the aquarium too. The whale skeletons are definitely impressive. We spent 3 hours, but could have spent another 2. Definitely a great spot for kids and adults alike!

Located in the 1839 Exchange Building, the Siege Museum depicts everyday life in Petersburg before,…read moreduring, and after the Civil War. Artifacts, documents, and photographs detail the 10-month siege of Petersburg (June 1864 - April 1865). When we entered the building, we were greeted by two elderly ladies, one of whom promptly told us she was from NY and therefore decided she would be our guide (so we could bond). Not so much. She explained a few photos on the walls and then took us by elevator onto the second floor, where we sat down to watch a film, "The Echoes Still Remain," narrated by the late film star and Petersburg native Joseph Cotten. The 18-minute film gives an overview of Petersburg's involvement in the Civil War. Sadly, the film was very poor quality (was out of focus) but it was informative. They need to get it onto a DVD, pronto. The guide explained some more photos and pretty much left us alone...but we were watched like a hawk so we wouldn't take photos, I guess. Photographs by Alexander Gardner and Timothy O'Sulllivan captured the essence of the Civil War. Many of the pictures included people in uniform, but there were also images of people's houses and their "starvation" parties, in which people came to play games and "hang out" but knew not to expect snacks or food because the hosts had no money. We saw permanent exhibitions such as mobile field offices with pull-down desks (I thought they were clever) as well as food, cannons, surgical supplies, and pictures of doctors in front of triage. Photos also document buildings that were converted for military use, and several still stand today. Good information, but a one-visit deal only.

A very cool museum! Me and a group of ait students had to go here I thought they had a great…read moresection of exhibits dating way from to the beginning and all the wars inbetween

This specific visit was for a Creative Mornings event. Local artist, Eliza Redmann, told her story…read moreand it was inspiring! After the talk we were able to walk around the galleries! It's just a beautiful space overall! They have a paid parking lot dedicated for the building.

I love the Nasha. I've never really wanted to eat there, but I love all of their art exhibits…read moreindoor and out. This is a perfect place to take kids to know how to keep their hands to themselves... They like to have events keep your eyes peeled for them. Those are fun too!

VLM is such a fun place to spend the day! They have fun interactive exhibits, a touch tank, animals…read moreand an amazing nature trail! Oh and can't forget dinosaurs! We spent a good portion of our day getting lost in some of Virginia's history, seeing native animals and plants, along with having some fun exploring the interactive areas. This is an amazing spot to check out as a family or even as adults if you have an adventurous gene. They also have a planetarium which was closed when we visited but has since been opened! Excited to return to check it out. They have great Groupon deals for tickets but even without it we found the tickets to be fairly priced for the experience.

This is a fantastic place for children to explore! I came here with my 4m daughter at the time…read morealong with friends and their children. They were mesmerized by every exhibit! Unfortunately at the time we went, a lot of exhibits were being switched out indoors and it was very cold so a lot of animals were not out. The otter is extremely friendly and my daughter loves going to see Nora! Well worth the membership if you and your family consider going more than once. We did eat at the cafe, and the food was not that good. It gave me a terrible stomachache.

What great place to tour and staff was so nice.. once we paid and started tour the gentleman put a…read moreball up a tube that went into this cool artistic display of how a rain drop forms and the lifecycle.. it went into a cloud around room which simulated atmosphere and into rivers and big bodies of water it was cool. Then we sat in on 12 min film on estuaries.. then self guided tour .. for $5 it's worth price of admission . Lots of rooms to go thru.. live animals like snake , crab, alligator to see.. and you can walk outside on the deck see beauty of the waterfront area. Enjoyed my visit and highly recommend to anyone in area.

The North Carolina Estuarium is located in Downtown Washington, NC. It is the first estuarium in…read morethe world and focuses on the environment. The NC Estuarium offers ferry rides on the Tar and Pamlico Rivers at various times during the year. I really enjoy the rides as you might see some wildlife besides the plant life. The captain provide fun facts along the way too. The museum is 12,500 square foot and serves as an education center. It provides a great overview of the estuaries and coastal rivers which are an important part of the ecosystem where fresh water and salt water mix. 90% of NC seafood comes from estuaries. We need to keep these waterways clean. In the lobby the display is large and shows the different parts of North Carolina. The NC Esturium is part museum and part aquarium. The aquarium focuses just on estuary species. It has over 200 exhibits and a lot are hands on. The part about the hurricanes was informative and showed the damage done from the rising sea levels. I highly recommend visiting this unique museum.