Taking advantage of Elizabeth City’s waterfront vista, the Museum of the Albemarle contains exhibits and facilities enabling visitors to experience the general history of northeastern North Carolina. A chronological overview of the region is presented in the 7,000-square-foot main gallery with artifacts and graphics illustrating the geography and ecology of the area in addition to perspectives on its cultural development over the past 10,000 years.  An audio tour is also available to museum visitors with mobile devices.  

Museum of the Albemarle will reopen to the public Thursday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m. with some new procedures in place to help ensure the safety of staff and visitors, including: 

•    Limiting visitation. 
•    Closing some areas and programs, such as interactive exhibits and our Children’s Discovery Room.
•    Installing hand sanitizer stations and increasing the frequency of cleaning high touch public areas and restrooms.
Installing protective barriers at ticket sales and information desks.
•    Staff and visitors required to wear cloth face masks as outlined in Executive Order 163.
•    Our gift shop is also open with limited capacity.
 
Areas that remain closed include:

•    Children’s Discovery Room
 

Visitors are encouraged to follow the “Three Ws” as outlined by the N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services – WEAR a cloth face mask; WAIT in line at least six feet away from others, and WASH hands frequently or use hand sanitizer. If you are experiencing symptoms of illness, we ask that you postpone your visit. 

We look forward to seeing you soon!