I had heard such good things about the Imagination Station in Wilson I decided to take my…read moregrandchildren there for an outing since they had never been. As we walked up to the entrance there is a dinasaur. The kids loved it but it could definitely use a fresh coat of paint. The gentleman at the front desk was very nice and helpful describing the 4 floors so we would know what we were doing. The first and 2nd floors were definitely entertaining for the kiddos. They loved the area on the 1st floor where they could race lights that moved at the speed of animals. They also loved the weighted scales and exercise machines. The 2nd floor is reptiles which the boys loved! From there it went downhill...the 3rd floor is the history of wilson which may be good for adults but not young kids. The 4th floor we found out was administrative offices so we couldn't go on that floor. In the foyer there are two kaleidoscopes and the kids absolutely loved those.. At $6 per person I was a little disappointed but the kids seemed to be happy so that's what matters.

Everyone there is so nice! I love seeing the new exhibits and always enjoy seeing the animals. I am…read morealready looking forward to seeing what will be next!

What a charming history museum, complete with multiple air conditioned buildings, including the…read morecarriage house (with an iron lung) and a delightful medicinal garden. The educational and interesting guided tours begin on the hour and are lead by a professional guide. The museum is very well done--thank you East Carolina University. While it is called the Country Doctor Museum, a good portion of it is a tribute to the work and impact of nurses as well. Learn about the apothecary and unique stories about various artifacts in the museum. There are no opportunities for hands-on experiences and small children may not be the best guests. Seniors (over 55) get a discount. The gift shop has an variety of themed gifts for purchase. I took visitors from Illinois and they loved it. I'll bring other guests who visit Eastern NC.

The Country Doctor Museum has been updated since my prior visits. Admission is $8 and your tour…read morestarts in the gift shop building which also has a library and some medical artifacts. Guided tours run on the hour and you will get to see the building that was a country doctor's office, a medicinal herb garden is behind this building, then the last building is where the carriages, old vehicles and the iron lung are located. You will see how medicines were made with herbs and how the pills were cut. They used what was available. There is a room with surgery tools and prosthetics. The tools used changed over the years and they learned that hot water prevented some infections from developing. The newest addition is a sick room. This room shows what it was like if you were sick and isolated. The room also has a lot to read and see of how health care has evolved. Vaccines are much more recents that I realized. The last building showcases the carriages and some Ford vehicles. There are some doctors bags to see as well. The iron lung gives a visual to imagine what that would have been like to be inside. Even though I have visited this museum a few times, I learn something new every time. They also keep updating the museum and adding new artifacts. The gift shop is also a great place to find some unique gifts.

The North Carolina Baseball Museum is located at Fleming Stadium in Wilson, NC. Admission is $3 for…read moreadults and $1 for children and seniors. When you arrive, there are marked parking spots and I saw the large baseball with the NC Baseball Museum sign so just entered the gate and made my way in that direction. It is on the left side of the field. The museum is staffed by volunteers. I was welcomed when I arrived and given an overview of the museum. Then before I left, I got my questions answered and was show the new museum piece from Josh Hamilton. He even looked up all that played on the Mets for me as I was curious. So I appreciated that a lot. The museum was much larger than I expected as there are two large rooms. I didn't give myself enough time to view the museum as I arrived near closing time. I had been planning to visit the following day but the museum page and online sites had differing hours so I decided the website was likely the better source. So that just means a return trip is in order especially knowing what a gem this museum is. The first room is of those from North Carolina that played in the major leagues and the other room has college baseball and others that played in the MLB. I loved the history here and seeing the artifacts and reading about the players. I highly recommend this museum if you are a baseball fan.

Super nice staff. They opened the stadium gift store so husband could buy a couple of the local…read moreteam's shirts. Museum is well organized with a catalog where you can look up players to find their display. Museum represents NC in the major leagues as well as info about NC minor leagues and even a small women's league display.

My boyfriend and I stopped by here on our way back from the bird center nearby. We were pleasantly…read moresurprised with what we found inside. After paying a $7 admission fee, we were taken around on a personal tour by one of the owners. He took us around the entire museum and showed us each piece one-by-one, sharing tidbits of knowledge and interesting facts. For someone who is interested in geology, this is a good place to go. It is beyond evident owners know what they're talking about and are highly passionate and knowledgeable on the topic. We learned so many new facts that day. There's also a gift shop where you can purchase various items, including beautifully crafted jewelry, many of which are made in-house. You can also sign up for classes - kids and adults - where you get to help cut pretty rocks into pieces produced for jewelry (I forgot all of the technical terms). In addition to rocks and stones, there are also fossils as well as a really unique and cool old glass bottle collection. Check it out next time you're in the area!

Great Museum! Was visiting the area from Virginia Beach yesterday. Didn't get to stay as long as…read moreI was wanting to, because I had to be home by a certain time for an event that evening. The owners are such nice people! The gentleman gave us a guided tour where I got to see a lot of fascinating things. They also have a great gift shop where the lady showed me some of the items. I highly recommend this museum! I am definitely going back when I have more time to see everything.

The Freeman Roundhouse Museum is located in Wilson, NC. It opened in 2001. Admission is free but…read moredonations are welcome. The museum focuses on African Americans in Wilson and tells about the history. It is divided into sections so you can learn more about veterans; medicine; education; art; the citizens and religion. Bill Myers wanted the house restored and preserved as the house was where a housing project was to be built. This led to the city buying the house and moving it to its current location. The dinosaur sculpture was among the items that moved with the house. There is a display about the move and all that went into that. The museum started out in the round house built by Oliver Nestus Freeman but as the museums displays grew from the donations received, they needed to build another building that opened in 2018. Freeman built the house in 1946 as there was a shortage of housing for soldiers returning from WWII. He was a stone mason. The circular house had wedge shaped rooms. It was thought to be made of stone but they have found bottles, concrete from sidewalks; scrap wood; tree saplings, marbles and strings used too. Wilson's first redevelopment project was named the Freeman Place because of his architecture and the community he built. If you can't visit the museum in person there, you can visit on a virtual tour.

An interesting local museum that is worth a visit if you are in the area. The small museum honors…read moreEdgecombe County Vets from all wars with numerous photographs, a small reading library, static displays of uniforms, weapons, equipment, and ephemera. The collection was primarily compiled from donations from the personal holdings of local vets. Well organized displays and the docents are knowledgeable and friendly. The museum is working to record oral histories of the county's service members and their families. They accept worn American flags for proper disposal and each month the museum highlights a veteran with a flag ceremony.

The Edgecombe County Veterans Military Museum located in Tarboro, NC is an awesome place to visit…read more The museum is small but is packed with so much military history and memorabilia. It has great displays from all wars and as you stand in front of them let your mind take you to the sacrifices that the men and women made for our country. Some of those men and women's photos are mounted on the walls of the museum for display. You can view some of the uniforms, equipment and guns that were worn and used in the different branches of service. In the museum is a small library packed with books with history and information about the wars that our veterans have fought with courage and patriotic pride for their country, the United States of America. The Museum is well maintained and new stuff is added as it comes available. It would be worth you time to visit this small museum and in doing so you will be showing your support for those who proudly served and for those who died doing so.

The Town of Bailey is a small town in the Suburbs of Raleigh, NC. It is only a 25 minute drive to…read moreRaleigh and a 30 minute drive to Greenville. The town has the small town atmosphere where everyone knows eachother and looks out for eachother. There is very little crime which is hard to find in a Town nowadays.

From the owner: The Town of Bailey office serves the citizens of Bailey, North Carolina, providing waste/water…read moreservices, as well as opportunities for involvement in the community.

The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park has opened the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Museum since my last…read morevisit. The museum is across from the park on Goldsboro St and admission is free. The museum and gift shop are together in the suite so it isn't a large museum but there is a lot to look at and read as well as a tv to watch the magic at work. The museum is where you can learn more about Vollis Simpson and his work. The large hands are impressive to see featured as he made beautiful works of art with scrap metal. He was a machinist by trade and artist in retirement. In WWII he built a windmill to power a washing machine to clean the clothing of soldiers. He took ordinary objects and made something amazing with it. His mechanical creations that move in the wind started out on his farm then later moved to the park when he could no longer take care of them properly. Smaller whilrligigs can be seen up close in the front window but remember not to touch them although it is tempting. After visiting the museum, be sure to go in the park to see the fifty foot creations. There are several restaurants to choose from within walking distance of the museum too. I highly recommend visiting so that you can learn more about this remarkable man.

Wow... amazing and unique and intriguing and entertaining... what an amazing and nifty find in this…read morelittle town - only a few miles off of I-95. Worth a visit!