Visitor Information

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Prepare for a breathtaking history lesson.

The Joel Lane Museum House is located on the corner of St. Mary’s and West Hargett Streets in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Tours begin in the Visitors Center at 160 South Saint Mary’s Street.

Museum Hours

Tours led by Costumed Guides

Wednesday - Friday:
Tours begin at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 & 1:00

Saturday:
Tours begin at 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00

Sunday
Afternoon tours available for groups by appointment

The Joel Lane Museum House is closed from mid-December to March 1st except on Saturdays. The site is open for special events during this time and is open for group tours by appointment. The office and gift shop are often open even if the Museum is closed. Please call 919-833-3431.

Admission Information

Admission fees are:
Adults: $5.00
Seniors (65 and over): $4.00
Students (kindergarden through college, with id): $3.00
Children under 6: Free
Tours appropriate for ages 4 and up
Allow about 45 minutes for a complete site visit

Parking and Directions

Parking is free. On-street parking is available on Hargett Street in front of the Museum House and on Saint Mary’s Street in front of the Visitors Center. Visit our contact page for directions.

Accessibility

The Visitors Center is accessible by a ramp.  The Museum House and the “Kitchen” building can only be entered by climbing several steps. A guided virtual tour is available for those who cannot enter the inaccessible buildings with advanced reservations. Strollers are prohibited in the museum buildings.

Site Rental

For infomation on Site Rental for your special event, download the relevant documents by clicking on these two links: Rental_Agreement.2009_.pdf and: Rules.2009_.pdf

Newsletter

To read a copy of our semi-annual newletter, click here: Newsletter.Summer_2008_.pdf

Time Travelers

We participate in the Time Travelers program. To find out more about the program, click on the following link: Time Travelers. To download a list of sites at which your Joel Lane Historical Society membership is accepted for discounts and other offers, click here: 09-10_TTBrochure_NoLogo.pdf
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What visitors say

Thank you for the excellent tour of the Joel Lane House.  I learned a lot about the history of Raleigh as well as the Joel Lane House.  I learned how harsh conditions were back then and how we take for granted things they did not have back then.  The structure of houses has really changed a lot since the Joel Lane House was built. 

Matt