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Plan Your Visit

Discover history at the center of it all in Downtown Greensboro. Explore award-winning exhibitions about the city and beyond. Enjoy special programs for all ages year round.

Two women and two children walking towards front door of brick museum

Today’s Hours

Open today

10am – 5pm

Free entry

Hours & Address

The museum entrance is at the intersection of Summit Avenue and East Lindsay Street in Downtown Greensboro.

Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 2pm – 5pm

Contact

130 Summit Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27401

Driving Directions

336-373-2043

Parking Options

  • Free parking is available in two adjacent lots:
    • Off East Lindsay Street, between the museum entrance and Mary Lynn Richardson Park.
    • Off North Church Street, next to the veterans’ memorial.
  • Handicapped designated spots are available in both lots and in the bus pull-through in front of the museum entrance.
  • Additional parking is available in the Church Street parking deck, about a 5 minute walk from the museum. Municipal parking decks are free of charge on holidays and weekends.
  • Free and metered on-street parking may also be available nearby on Summit Avenue and Church Street.

While downtown, explore the Greensboro Public Library, the Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum, Downtown Parks and the art galleries of the Greensboro Cultural Center. Stroll the surrounding blocks to find local shops, restaurants and the International Civil Rights Center & Museum.

Plan Your Group Tour or Field Trip Today

Discover the history of Greensboro with our engaging Group Tours and Field Trips. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or part of a community organization, we offer educational and interactive experiences that will leave a lasting impression.

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