Welcome to the Joel Lane Museum House | The place where the history of Raleigh, NC was born. Come on in and enjoy it!

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Visit the Birthplace of North Carolina's capital city.

Joel Lane built his home in the early 1770’s in what was a very rural part of North Carolina.  He is called “The Father of Raleigh” because he facilitated the location of North Carolina’s capital city on his land in 1792. His faithfully-restored plantation manor was once deemed “The Best House for 100 Miles.”

We invite you to browse through the Joel Lane Museum House website and learn about the fascinating Colonel Lane and the house where North Carolina history was made.

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Hours of Operation

Open for Tours Led by Costumed Guides:
Regular Hours (March through mid-December):
Wednesday - Friday:
Tours at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 & 1:00
Saturday:
Tours at 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00
Sunday
Sunday afternoon tours available by appointment for groups.

Off-Season Hours (January and February):
In January and February, we are open for guided tours on Saturdays at 1, 2, and 3 pm. Sunday afternoon tours are available by appointment for groups.
If you would like to schedule a group tour at another time, please call the office at 919-833-3431 or click on contact to make an appointment.
The gift shop is open in January and February from 12:30 to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday.

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