Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is a private, nonprofit group organized in 1979 to support the mission of the Museum. The Friends organization supports the Museum's educational programs, exhibits, and research through membership, fund-raising, and advocacy.

• You can join quickly and easily with our on-line membership application.
• Friends sponsors special members-only events, trips and guest lecturers. Members can now register for Friends events online!
• Check out the terrific membership benefits!

The Friends operates the Museum Store, which donates a percentage of revenue to Museum educational programs, and oversees operation of the Acro Café.

Friends also handles rentals of Museum facilities.

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Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919.733.5410. The license is not an endorsement by the State.