greensboro historical museum

More significant than I imagined. Restored vehicles, cars and even a firetruck are on display. An entire room has been set aside for donated antique firearms and armaments. North Carolina writer O. Henry was from the Greensboro area and there is a school room re-creation showing his literary prowess as a young boy. Just so much to see at this museum but keep a sharp eye out in order to find it. The building is very visible. The signage not so much.

Visiting Greensboro and wanted to learn a bit about its background. The historical museum is free (and also has free parking) and is filled with so much information, we had to make two visits and could easily have come back again if we'd had more time. The exhibits are very well done and very informative. A great resource for the city.

The Greensboro Historical Museum (not to be confused with the Civil Rights Museum which I'venot had the opportunity to see yet) is good for the individual or family. There is something forevery member of the family and children can learn about their past, without thinking they are.The exhibits are informative and well maintained. You can spend a couple of hours here or aday if you like.

I really enjoyed my afternoon visit to this Museum where I learned so much about Greensboro / North Carolina history. Easy walk from the downtown area or car parking available right next door. Lots of interesting displays and exhibits which you can explore at your pace which is a great way to keep moving or linger as you wish. Nice gift shop which some unique items from local crafts people. As an affiliate with the Smithsonian Institute entrance is free, but do consider leaving a donation to help keep this wonderful Museum open and accessible for others in the years to come.

There is so much that is not taught in public schools, this museum fills some of those gaps. The exhibits are fantastic. I just hope they work out the issues they are experiencing right now so this treasure remains open for future generations.

This is a legitimate historical location, if somewhat unaware of how to operate such an institution. It provides a startling view of at least one of the ugly discrimination practices once common in the United States, and especially in the Old South. Good for one visit and some thought.

Wanted to see a little about the history of Greensboro and this was a great place. It was free to walk around and they ask for a donation but it's not required. It was wonderful seeing everything from guns used from various eras to items wore by the First Lady Dolly Madison. Nice relaxing afternoon. I enjoyed the old movie theater and hotel they had. Amazing looking back in time

It's free, it's beautiful and it's chalk full of Greensboro's history! The Greensboro Historical Museum is a gem that every family in Greensboro should visit every so often. The museum covers interest levels for all ages. Since it's free the museum is great for Girl or Boy Scout outings or for home schooled children. It's a perfect educational outing....fun too!

Exhibits change on regular basis but the historical views of Greensboro and Guilford county are excellent. They also have one of the finest collections of Civil War Rifles and Carbines I've seen anywhere.

The museum offers a comprehensive history of Greensboro and its environs, starting, I believe sometime in the 1700s and ending in the present. In between it covers the early European settlers, including the Quakers, the Civil War, the textile industry, daily life, WWII (including the training base that was within city limits), and the Civil Rights Movement, including the Greensboro Woolworth lunch counter sit-in, which was highly influential. Although some of the exhibits are detailed and mostly attractive to local residents, the museum is large enough to include plenty of exhibits of general interest, as well as an exhibit on Carolina pottery. To truly understand the region, visit this museum.

Growing up in Greensboro, I've been to the Greensboro Historical Museum on many occasions from the time I was in grade school up until my last visit a couple of years ago. The best part...IT'S FREE! Donations are of course welcomed and encouraged. The building is beautiful and there are many rooms dedicated to different historical events. My favorite is the First Presbyterian Church Cemetary located outside of the building, through the gift shop. It is beautiful walking through the cemetary and reading the headstones. If you're in the Greensboro area, the Historical Museum is definitely worth taking a walk through.

A very nicely presented local historical museum. Interesting artifacts from the area...a good introduction to the city. Don't waste your time and money at the civil rights museum. This one is free and much more informative

The people who work here are very friendly, and the exhibits are cute and interactive. However, the lighting was too low in places and I couldn't read the text. Also... there was a Civil War exhibit filled with guns, and the placards seemed to particularly glorify Confederate "heroes," something I found a little disturbing.

Freshman daughter at UNC-G could get extra credit for going to museum and writing up her reflections on it so off we went on Parent Weekend. While the building itself is lovely.. looking very much like an old church with a castle flair, it actually contains quite an impressive historical gathering of information on Greensboro. The museum shop at the end was well stocked with lovely and reasonable things including some very pretty pottery place and all in all it was a lovely place to while away a few hours! This would be a great rainy day free activity!

This museum is in an old church that was built in 1812. The building also served as a confederate hospital during the civil war. The historic First Presbyterian Church cemetery is behind the museum and dates from 1831 to 1926. It also includes the final resting place of soldiers from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, and the Civil War. The museum itself is great (I actually liked it better than the NC History Museum in Raleigh). They've done a great job on the displays with the space they have. The staircase when you first walk in will blow you away. The cemetery looked a little unkempt when we were there though.