Press Releases

The grand re-opening of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Greenville takes place Saturday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. The public is invited to check out the museum’s new digs at the historic Cupola Building, 226 West 8th St. 

 It's time for lift off when the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosts Astronomy Days, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 3-4, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

From the North Carolina Arboretum to Port Discover, 53 science centers across the state have been awarded a total of $2.4 million in grants as part of the sixth year of the North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program.

North Carolina's Natural Heritage Program proudly announces the completion of the "Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina," a comprehensive guidebook that serves as a definitive resource for ecologists, researchers, and conservationists.

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) announced today that Hap Fatzinger has been chosen as director for the North Carolina Aquariums Division. Fatzinger will take over the role Jan.

Beginning June 15, 2024, most campsites in the North Carolina state parks system will have a check-in time of 3 p.m. and a check-out time of 12 p.m., the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced.

The North Carolina Zoo, nestled in the heart of North Carolina, is world-renowned as an oasis for families, nature enthusiasts, and conservation advocates alike.

To celebrate the season of giving, the North Carolina Zoo is delighted to announce a December promotion to give back to the community: Jingle in the Jungle! From Dec. 18-22, all general admission is $5 for entry to the North Carolina Zoo.

An annual nationwide tradition continues on Jan. 1, 2024, as North Carolina joins other states in offering First Day Hikes at state parks, the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced.

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is pleased to announce that two districts and 15 individual properties across the state have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.