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Getting Here

No matter if you’re arriving on foot, by car, bike, bus, or train, getting to the museum is easy. You’ll find free parking options and easy connections to the rest of Downtown Greensboro.

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Today’s Hours

Open today

10am – 5pm

Free entry

Getting Here

Address and Map

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

Parking

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.

Getting Here

Public Transport

Bus stops along North Church Street at E Lindsay Street and Summit Avenue connect to inbound and outbound Routes 6, 14, 15 and 17.

For GTA Routes, Bus Arrival Times and operating hours, visit trackmygta.com.

The Hopper Trolley is a free option to travel around Downtown Greensboro. The Trolley stops approximately every block along Elm Street between Northwood Avenue and Carolyn Coleman Way with additional stops at Moses Cone Hospital campus, State Street and Revolution Mill. The closest stop to the museum is the southbound stop at the corner of N. Elm Street and E. Lindsay Street.

Find operating hours and other information here

The City of Greensboro has issued an operator permit to Bird Rides Inc. to offer electric scooters and bikes for rent within the city limits.

The Downtown Greenway connects cyclists and pedestrians on a 4-mile urban loop around the center city. Reach the Greenway two blocks east on E. Lindsay Street.

The museum is a 10-15 -minute walk northbound on N. Church Street from the J. Douglas Gaylon Depot where Amtrak makes several stops a day. Learn more about traveling to Greensboro by train.

A street-level scene featuring two women conversing on a sunny day, with a vintage-style green and orange public trolley bus labeled "Hopper Trolley" (numbered 861) parked at a curbside stop. The woman on the left wears a red polka-dot dress and white sneakers, while the woman on the right is dressed casually in jeans and a white patterned blouse, holding a jacket and wearing a small bag at her waist. In the background, a modern urban setting with tall office buildings, greenery, and additional pedestrians can be seen. The bus design incorporates classic decorative elements, emphasizing a retro aesthetic.

Accessibility

Museum staff are available during regular hours to discuss accommodations and access. Email [info@greensborohistory.org] or call [regular phone #? Someone specific?] with any questions before your visit to discuss your needs.