City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum)
- Address: 220 Fayetteville St., Ste. 100, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Area: Downtown Raleigh
- Phone: 919.996.2220
About
Featuring exhibits that change periodically and focus on the history of the city, the museum is housed in the 1874 Briggs Building, which retains many of its original features, including the tin ceiling in the museum gallery. Free admission; a recommended donation of $5 for adults can be placed in the donation box in the gift shop. Group tours available with advance notice. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 9am-4pm; Sun., 1-4pm.
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About
Featuring exhibits that change periodically and focus on the history of the city, the museum is housed in the 1874 Briggs Building, which retains many of its original features, including the tin ceiling in the museum gallery. Free admission; a recommended donation of $5 for adults can be placed in the donation box in the gift shop. Group tours available with advance notice. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 9am-4pm; Sun., 1-4pm.
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General Amenities
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- Tuesday Hours: 9am-4pm
- Wednesday Hours: 9am-4pm
- Thursday Hours: 9am-4pm
- Friday Hours: 9am-4pm
- Saturday Hours: 9am-4pm
- Sunday Hours: 1-4pm
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Events
- January 10, 2026
- Times: Sat., 11am-2pm
- Venue: City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum)
- Recurring monthly on the 3rd Thursday
- Times: Noon-1pm
- Venue: City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum)
- January 17, 2026
- Times: Sat., 11am-1pm
- Venue: City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum)
- Recurring monthly on the 1st Friday
- Times: 6-9pm
- Venue: City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum)
- February 13, 2026
- Times: Fri., 7-9pm
- Venue: City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum)
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Meeting Facility
- Banquet Capacity 220
- Reception Capacity 210
- Description Located in the 1874 historic Briggs Building, the City of Raleigh Museum showcases the building’s beautiful storefront as well as its original hardwood floors, pressed-tin ceiling, and other unique architectural details. The museum’s lobby and main galleries as well as its lower-level classroom are available to rent for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, office parties, semi-formals, reunions, workshops, and other events.
- Floorplan View/Download File
- Total Capacity 220
- Indoor
- Any Outside Catering Allowed
- Band Allowed
- Kitchen Facilities
- Tables Provided
A.J. Fletcher Foundation Gallery
- Banquet Capacity: 120
- Reception Capacity: 150
Lobby Gallery
- Width: 51
- Length: 22
- Banquet Capacity: 50
- Reception Capacity: 60
Woman’s Club of Raleigh Classroom
- Banquet Capacity: 50
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