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Greensboro History Museum, Greensboro, NC
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Greensboro History Museum

Local history museum in Greensboro with rotating and permanent exhibits, a research archive, and a museum building with its own past.

130 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27401 · Greensboro, NC

About Greensboro History Museum

The Greensboro History Museum presents the story of its city through changing exhibitions, permanent family-oriented displays, and historical objects. Visitors can see a hands-on display of early 1900s Greensboro life, along with limited-time shows drawing on resident voices and rarely displayed collection items. The museum also runs an archive for researchers, hosts public talks and family events, and offers programs for schools and tour groups. Its own building and site are part of the story, with exhibits covering its history.

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