Museum Information and Hours
Museum Information and Hours
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60 Falls Rd
Badin, NC 28009
704-422-6900
Open: Tuesday, 9am–12pm and 1–3pm; Sunday, 2–5pm
The museum complex features three buildings: the 1916 Rent Office Building, the Firehouse Museum, and a refurbished 1913 French built apartment. Learn the history of “Badin: the Town Aluminum Built.”
7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd
Mint Hill, NC 28227
704-573-0726
Open: Tuesday–Friday, 9am–5pm; Saturday, 9am–12pm
We invite you to visit the Carl J McEwen Historic Village and experience the simple but hardworking life in rural America about 100 years ago. Interactive QR codes posted outside tell the history of each historic building.
1145 N College St
Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124
704-436-6612
Open: Saturday, 10am–3pm
See the story of life in eastern Cabarrus County from the 18th to the 20th centuries in more than two dozen themed rooms, and a new pottery display. A scavenger hunt for children is available.
With a beautifully restored 1815 historic building and 9 acres of land which was once a plantation, guests are invited to learn about generations of families, both free and enslaved, who lived and labored at Historic Rosedale. Join us for guided house tours and/or stroll the grounds for a self-guided garden tour.
8231 Gilead Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
704-920-9931
Store Hours: Sunday, 1–4pm
Guided Tour: Sundays at 2pm
Visit the circa 1779 Hugh Torance House & Store, a unique and extravagant Federal-style home with original architectural features. Experience a guided living history tour by our historians, exploring the oldest standing store in North Carolina, operated from 1805 to 1825 by James Torrance. The house is furnished with period pieces, and the store displays items from 1825. Support restoration by shopping for local goods and gifts. Open for self-guided tours and shopping every Sunday from 1–4pm, with guided tours at 2pm. Check our website for special events, tour reservations, and private group tours.
100 E Mountain St
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
704-739-1019
Open: Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–4pm
Kings Mountain Historical Museum is housed in our town’s historic 1940 WPA Post office, and features two changing exhibits a year on local and regional history, an annual Christmas trains exhibit, and various living history programs like our annual WW2 Day and Spirit of Christmas Past Day. KMHM is also the home of two local historic houses – the early 19th century Barber cabin and the late 19th century Cornwell house, open select times of the year.
232 N Trade S
Matthews, NC 28105
704-708-4996
Open: Thursday–Saturday, 10am–4:30pm
Step back in time as you enter the award-winning Matthews Heritage Museum, housed in the 1879 Massey-Clark House, one of the oldest structures in historic downtown Matthews. Discover 150 years of local history in three galleries and explore our rotating exhibits.
414 E Central Ave
Mount Holly, NC 28120
980-277-1249
Open: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Mount Holly, discover the rich heritage of our city at the Mount Holly Historical Society Museum. Learn about our town's founders and veterans. Explore the schools, churches, and mills that contributed to the vibrant community we have today.
Step back in time at the Museum of the Waxhaws, where history comes to life through exhibits, historic buildings, living history, and the stories of the people who shaped the Waxhaws region. Explore local history from the Catawba people and early settlers to the American Revolution, Andrew Jackson, Union County’s beginnings, and beyond. Walk the grounds, visit the historic homestead buildings, and experience the past through immersive programs and special events.
440 S Salisbury Ave
Spencer, NC 28159
704-762-9359
Open: Thursday–Saturday, 10am–4pm
Step into a world of childhood wonder, where treasured playthings of the past come to life. Follow our fun scavenger hunt as you explore enchanting displays of dolls, toys, model trains, and miniatures. Discover the charm, craftsmanship, and nostalgia that make play timeless.
210 S Piedmont Ave
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
864-425-2494
Open: Thursday–Friday, 11am–6pm and Saturday, 9am–4pm
With over 5,000 unique nutcrackers, Nutty for Nutcrackers is the largest nutcracker museum east of the Mississippi River. From traditional Christmas nutcrackers to presidents and pop culture figures, there's a nutcracker that will interest everyone!
231 N Main St
Oakboro, NC 28129
704-485-4222
Open: Sunday & Monday, 2–4pm and Thursday, 10am–12pm
A glimpse into the past as well as an explanation of how the town of Oakboro came to be.
A replica of the original Oakboro depot that houses items from the original railroad as well as items of universal use in the era.
12031 Lancaster Hwy
Pineville, NC 28134
704-889-7145
Open: Tuesday–Saturday, 9am–5pm
The President James K. Polk State Historic Site is home to the birthplace of the 11th President and the only Chief-of-State born in Mecklenburg County. Located just a few minutes outside of Charlotte, the site sits on 21 of the original 150 acres owned by President Polk's father, Samuel.
The Price of Freedom Museum began in a Texaco station on the 20th anniversary of the end of WWII. From there the collection of military memorabilia moved to a former school and now to a dedicated building that also houses a collection of military vehicles.
157 North 2nd St
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-986-3777
Open: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
(last Saturday of the month, 9am–1pm)
Located in downtown Albemarle, the Stanly County History Center includes interactive rotating exhibits, weekly children's programs, and a genealogical research room.
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